Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor Degree in Labour Law / Labour Relations or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7
• 5 years relevant experience
• A valid driver’s license

Core Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all consultative structures within the Council in order to ensure that there is a link between such structures and the LLF to ensure effective and efficient smooth running of consultative structures within Council
• Provide technical advice to stakeholders in the Council, in order to enforce compliance to labour legislation, collective agreements, policies, procedures and Council resolutions
• Attend to the maintenance of formal disciplinary / meetings in the Council to ensure proper and fair procedure
• Represent the employer in employment disputes at the SALGBC, CCMA and Labour Court to ensure that disputes are resolved in the best interest of the Council
• Implement disciplinary / grievance outcomes, arbitration awards and Labour court judgements / orders to ensure good governance
• Promote awareness of Council policies, procedures, orders and regulations by communicating them to the workforce to ensure adherence to policies and procedures of Council
• Maintain good relations with organised labour unions within the Council to ensure promotion of sound and healthy relations
• Compile reports and keep statistics on labour relations activities to ensure good governance
• Develop policies and procedures to ensure the relevance of policies in the changing environment
• Maintain and monitor employee relations strategies within Council to ensure continuous sound relations and good governance