Assistant Manager: Employee Relations at Johannesburg Roads Agency(JAR)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that labour relations matters are appropriately managed.
• Ensure that JRA complies with labour relations legislation and the EE Act.
• Ensure regular communication with ER (Employee Relations) stakeholders.
• Arrange workshops according to the needs of the JRA.
• Identify training needs and implement training programmes.
• Ensure that JRA staff is kept informed on all labour relations and ER matters.
• Handle grievance and disciplinary matters within JRA:
• Appoint people to conduct investigations.
• Liaise with HODs to ensure that correct procedures are followed.
• Ensure compliance of the local labour forum with collective agreement.
• Ensure that there is competent representation at CCMA/ the Bargaining council.
• Conduct one-on-one discussions with staff in order to evaluate and provide guidance and support.
• Develop an IDP for identifying the needs of ER staff.
• Provide management with operational information that can inform improvement of frameworks, business processes, policies, procedures and systems that manage business operations.
• Develop and implement mitigating measures for the sub-unit.
• Facilitate effective internal and external stakeholder communication from a subunit perspective
• Monitor compliance with the sub-unit’s budget.

REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA

• Bachelor’s Degree in Labour Relations /HCM related field or relevant NQF level 7 equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• 5 years’ experience in Labour Relations/HCM related field, inclusive of 3 years in a supervisory position.