Job Openings Industrial Relations Officer

About the job Industrial Relations Officer

Minimum Requirements:

  • Tertiary qualification in HR / IR / LLB.
  • Labour law qualification advantageous
  • 5+ years experience in IR
  • Excellent knowledge of all relevant legislation, including: MIBCO Main Agreement, LRA, BCEA, SDA, EEA.
  • Automotive (MIBCO) Experience non-negotiable
  • In-depth exposure to Unions
  • CCMA/Dispute Resolution Centre experience

Skills and Attributes:

  • Conflict resolution
  • Excellent at problem solving
  • Expertise in mediation and consultation
  • Work independently
  • Well organised and good time management skills
  • Effective critical thinking and evaluating skills
  • Works well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities:

  • Investigating incidents for charge / warning formulation and oversee disciplinary enquiries
  • Charge formulation / Drafting notices to attend disciplinary enquiries
  • Assist Management / Supervisors in preparation for disciplinary enquiries
  • Facilitate as a mediator when required to resolve employee grievances
  • Manage disciplinary actions, retrenchment and litigation.
  • Strike Management
  • Assisting with management of staff regarding performance management, late coming, absenteeism and various labour issues
  • Assist Management and Supervisors in the issuing of warnings and advise management on warnings to be issued
  • Prepare and issue dismissal / termination documentation and procedures
  • Represent the company at CCMA and DRC
  • Ensure legislative compliance and consistency
  • Build, manage and maintain relationships (Workplace Forum, Shop Stewards and Union Officials)
  • Ensure people management and employee relations are smooth
  • Building and maintaining successful relationships with various stakeholders
  • Ensure fair and consistent application of company policies and procedures
  • Ensure regular engagement sessions / meetings with labour stakeholders to ensure a harmonious workplace.
  • Perform any other tasks related as and when required by Management, and give support to Holding Group requests.



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