Corporate Employee Relations & Employee Wellness Manager (Pretoria Central) needed at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Manage, co-ordinate and monitor the implementation of labour relations policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement labour relations and Employment Equity strategies to ensure compliance.
• Manage the collective bargaining process and conflict resolution for the entire organisation.
• Ensure the promotion of sound labour peace including effective management of dispute settlement, grievances and discipline.
• Represent ARC in relevant forums including conciliation and arbitration at CCMA.
• Provide expert labour relations advice to managers and employees.
• Maintain awareness of and communicate to all staff any relevant changes in all labour legislations.
• Provide and maintain guidelines for EE plan.
• Establish and maintain sound relations with organized labour.
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as related regulations.
• Ensures the implementation of an effective EAP plan.

Requirements

• LLB /Bachelor’s Degree in Labour Relations or Labour Law
• A Postgraduate qualification in Labour Law/Industrial Relations will be an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an IR/ER role.
• Experience working in scientific research environment will be an added advantage.
• Experience with IR/ER, CCMA, and Disciplinary Enquiries etc. In depth knowledge of Labour.