Labour Relations Specialist needed at Johannesburg Water

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate and assist in the development of policies, procedures, regulations, and rules in the Labour Relations environment. Support management by providing specialist Labour Relations advisory service on all labour relations related matters.
• Represent the Company at Bargaining Council/CCMA, LLF and any other forum as and when required. Provide secretarial support to the negotiation team. Prepare LR training specifications in conjunction with the LR Manager. Conduct briefing sessions upon request on disciplinary code and grievance procedure and any other related labour relations related issues.
• Gather and analyze information on disputes. Liase with company lawyers on disputes referred to labour court. Compile and submit monthly, quarterly, annual and any ad-hoc Labour Relations reports as and when requested.
• Ensure that strike and contingency plans are continually updated in the event of any industrial action. Arrange and attend meetings to discuss any labour relations related issues. Attend to any other duties as may be assigned by the Labour Relations Manager or Johannesburg Water management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• National Diploma in Human Resources Management/Labour Relations (NQF 6)
• 3 years’ experience in labour/employee relations within a unionised environment
• MS Office
• Valid Drivers License