We are looking for a self-motivated and driven individual with thorough knowledge of all labour legislation, labour consulting and dispute resolution procedures.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Proactively consult and advise clients within various industry sectors regarding labour compliance, labour matters and labour procedures.
• Drafting of documents such as contracts of employment, policies, procedures and correspondence.
• Liaison with the Department of Labour, CCMA, Bargaining Councils, Union Officials and other stakeholders.
• Represent clients during union meetings, employee meetings and labour negotiations and identify possible solutions to conflicts.
• Conduct retrenchments and grievance meetings and advise clients on the process thereto.
• Chair disciplinary hearings with a focus on procedural and substantive fairness.
• Preparing for and representing clients during conciliation and arbitration proceedings at the CCMA or Bargaining Council.
• Drafting pleadings: rescission / condonation applications and heads of argument etc.
• Interpret the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, the Labour Relations Act, Sectoral Determinations and various other Collective Agreements/ Main Agreements and national acts.
• Maintaining and building strong client relationships as well as networking and providing introductions for new prospective clients.
• Growth of the business.
• Be willing to travel provincially and/or nationally, which may include “over-nighting”.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Extensive knowledge and experience with labour legislation, collective agreements and CCMA proceedings;
- At least 2 years’ experience as a Labour Consultant.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications will be advantageous.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Critical skills: Communication (written and spoken – English), planning, organising and coordinating, good timekeeping, decisive thinking abilities, ability to work under pressure and strong writing skills.
- Knowledge of computer operations and programs (in Ms Word, Outlook, and Excel).
- Ability to identify opportunities to grow the business.
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