Purpose of the Role:

• General oversight of HR Operations at our South African, Lesotho, Zambian and Botswana sites (approx. 650 employees and 4 HR Officers).
• IR and ER Management for the Group (including Conduct Management, Grievance Oversight and Labour Dispute Resolution).
• Bargaining/Negotiation Process Management.
• CCMA and Labour Department/Court Representation Coordination.
• Implementation of HR Compliance framework across the Group with robust auditing cycles in place.
• Analysis and Management Reporting.
• Project management of various HR projects from time to time, for example current time and attendance roll out.
• Ability to manage a team across a number of countries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Labour and employment law with the capacity to upskill self on international labour law in the countries in which IFS operates (Mozambique, Lesotho, Zambia, DRC, Botswana)
• Working knowledge of Sage 300
• Reading and interpreting legal documents and policy (legal document) formulation
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel and PowerPoint intermediate level)
• Report writing
• Data analysis
• Negotiation

Required Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Relevant undergraduate degree (preferably a Law degree).
• 8 years relevant experience within a HR function with a focus on the IR requirements, at least 3 of which should include engagement at a Senior Management level.
• Direct and hands on experience with union negotiation and labour mediation and arbitration
• Working knowledge of African Labour Law and experience with any African country is advantageous.
• Prepared to travel to sites on a regular basis.