Employee Relations Specialist Job at African Bank in Johannesburg

Job Title: Employee Relations Specialist
Job ID #: 1094    
Job Vacancy Type: Permanent
Province: Gauteng    
Contract Duration: N/A
Region: Johannesburg North


Job Description

To facilitate the resolving of labour-related issues in dispute within African Bank Limited in line with Labour-related legislation and regulatory requirements

Job Requirements

PREFERRED MINIMUM EDUCATION


    B. Comm. (Law) and/or LLB Degree


MINIMUM EXPERIENCE


    2 years experience post degree in Labour Relations


PREFERRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE


    5 years experience post degree in Labour Relations


CRITICAL COMPETENCIES


    Knowledge of Employment Legislation, (LRA), (BCEA), (OHS) and (EEA)

    Drafting Skills

    Communications Skills

    Negotiation skills

    Analytical Skills

    Writing Skills

    Knowledge and understanding of:

        Labour Relations Act

        Basic Conditions of Employment Act

        Case Law and Jurisprudence

        Codes of Good Practices (LRA)

        Court rules (RSA)



    Knowledge and understanding of:

        OHS Act, 1993

        FICA

        FAIS



    Technical Writing skills

    Knowledge of Labour Relations Act, 1995, as amended

    Editing skills

    Presentation skills

    Training skills


FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES


    Communications skills (verbal and written)

    Negotiation skills

    Integrity

    Confidentiality

    Being pro-active

    Impartiality


ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES


    Interpersonal Skills

    Coaching and Facilitation Skills

    Business Acumen


KEY RESULT AREAS

Labour Relations Consulting


    Provide value-add consulting to the business by keeping abreast of all relevant legislation

        LRA

        BCEA

        Case Law and Jurisprudence

        Codes of Good Practices

        Court rules



    Advise management and staff on correct interpretation and application of labour legislation and any amendments

    Respond to queries received from employees, management and external parties

    Approve employees to be listed on REDS

    Engage in collective bargaining process with union/s

    Advise HR on problems experienced regarding garnishees

    Update appropriate MIS system


Providing Litigation Services


    Provide value add litigation services to the business by keeping abreast of all relevant legislation

        LRA

        BCEA

        Case Law and Jurisprudence

        Codes of Good Practices

        Court rules



    Represent the Bank in Labour Disputes and Litigation at the CCMA (Conciliation and Arbitration)

    Chair disciplinary enquiries and facilitate grievances

    Brief and / or assist external counsel on litigious matters where applicable

    Facilitate legal process with external practitioners and line managers

    Prepare documents and evidence for use in the litigation process

    Consult and prepare witnesses for litigation purposes

    Advise management in respect of outcome of cases:

        Settlement to employee

        Dismissal

        Award / order against the Group



    Prepare appropriate case reports

    Update appropriate MIS system


Development of Training material and Facilitation


    Revise and update a training module for Chairpersons and initiators training in consultation with direct manager

    Conduct the following Training interventions:

        Basic labour relations for all managers

        Chairing and initiation of disciplinary enquiries for middle and senior management

        Interpretation of various pieces of labour legislation to Forensics Department

        Day-to-day employee relations to branch managers and supervisors/team leaders

        Update Regional managers quarterly on changes to legislation / procedures




Drafting of Codes, Contracts, Policies and Procedures


    Assess and incorporate best practice within Employee Relations

    Draft various service level agreements and related contracts for the Bank for approval as requested

    Draft various policies and procedures dealing with day-to-day operational issues within employment relations framework for approval

    Implement relevant contracts, policies and procedures

    Review relevant contracts, policies and procedures bi-annually


Legal Compliance Projects


    Interpret Occupational Health & Safety Act, 1993(OHS) Compliance

        Advise Management on implementation and requirements of the Act

        Monitor and review policies and procedures within the Bank

        Identify appropriate training interventions and advise Training and Development accordingly for implementation



    Interpret National Credit Act and advise Management on effect on employee relationship within the Bank

    Monitor and review progress for feedback to management.

    Facilitate and/or manage any other labour-related projects within the Bank

How to Apply:

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Deadline: 18/02/2014