Officer People Relations
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
Key Performance Areas
· Support management in participative structures in the business unit.
· Assist with the management of industrial action in the BU.
· Assist with conciliating, mediating and settlements.
· Assist with arbitration and pre-dismissal arbitration.
· Provide strategic support to management in the BU.
· Monitor, audit and reporting.
· Provide IR training and development services.
· Monitor People Relations key performance indicators and ensure compliance.
Competencies Required
Behavioural
· Integrity
· Honesty
· Trustworthiness
· Professionalism
Leadership
· Team Player
· Motivating Teams
· Coaching
· Mentoring
· Developing
Knowledge
· Basic Conditions of Service
· Collective Agreements
· Terms and Conditions of employment
· Business acumen
· Industrial Action protocols
· Policies and Procedures
· Business Risk Management
· Case law
· Disciplinary procedures
· Industrial Relations
· Consequences management
· Dispute resolution mechanism
· Labour legislation
· Conflict management
Skills
· Communication
· Report writing
· Negotiation and mediation skills
· Presentation
· Analytical ability
· Leadership skills
· Litigation and legal drafting skills
· Collating and interpretation of data
· Investigation skills
· Problem-solving skills
· Computer literacy
· Organisational skills
· Political astuteness
Attributes
· Assertive
· Cognitive
· Networking
· Decisiveness
· Ability to stand alone
· Detail orientated
· Motivational
· Stress / frustration tolerant
· Big picture thinker
· Logical
· Systematic
· Resilient
· Structured
· Observant
· Proactive
Minimum requirements
Qualification(s)
National Diploma in Labour Relations / Industrial Relations / Human Resources / Labour Law at NQF Level 6 with 240 credits.
Related Minimum Experience
3 years’ experience in Employee Relations environment.