Head: Employee Relations
Listing reference: petro_000105
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 20 July 2023
Position Summary
Industry: Chemical, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas
Job category: Legal
Location: Western Cape
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Job Description
Job Purpose: Manage Employee Relations to ensure the maintenance of a healthy and harmonious employee relations environment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the development, implementation and reporting of Employee Relations strategy, policies, and procedures to ensure that PetroSA complies with current legislation and Labour Relations best practices.
- Manage the ongoing analysis of employee relations data to identify trends and determine levels of staff satisfaction to create and develop programs and initiatives that will support strategic efforts to create an ideal work environment.
- Provide documentation and support to contracted in labour lawyers when processing a dispute and legal case to ensure the best outcome for the organisation.
- Manage and coordinate the implementation of employee relations strategies and plans to achieve employee relations strategic objectives.
- Conducting or supporting management in wage or dispute negotiations to ensure a positive outcome for the organisation.
- Investigate and respond to complaints involving complex employment matters with union and non-union employees and prepare comprehensive investigation reports which include recommendations for complaint resolution.
- Manage the compilation, implementation, and monitoring of the Employee Relations department budget to ensure funds are optimally utilised and service delivery within budget.
- Manage the communications and relations with labour unions ensuring healthy relations between PetroSA and labour unions are maintained.
- Manage the counselling and training of managers, Supervisors and employees on Employee Relations and ensure they are equipped to deal with Employee Relations issues.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Post graduate degree in Labour Law or Human Resources or Industrial Relations majoring in Labour Law or a certificate in Labour Relations
Minimum Experience:
- 8-10 years relevant experience in Human Resource Management with particular emphasis on Employee Relations with a minimum of 5 years experience in management, wage negotiations, collective bargaining and operating in a highly unionised environment.
Knowledge & Competencies:
- BBBEE Codes; Labour Relations Act; Employment Equity Act; Basic Conditions of Employment Act;
- Bargaining Councils
- CCMA operations
- Negotiations
- Report writing
NB: As part of our recruitment process, candidates will be required to undergo Vetting/Security clearance.
PetroSA is committed to Equality, Employment Equity, and Diversity regarding employment opportunities and accordingly preference will be given to historically disadvantaged groups.