Commissioner at Motor Industry Bargaining Council

• The Dispute Resolution Centre of the Motor Industry Bargaining Council (“DRC”) is an independent Dispute Resolution Body accredited by the CCMA to resolve Labour disputes that fall within the scope of activity of the Retail Motor Sector. The incumbent appointed in this position will conduct conciliation and arbitration proceedings. The incumbent will also when required to act in the position of the Managing Commissioner in regions where the DRC has offices, if and when required by the DRC.  

Major responsibilities / accountabilities

Administration

• Attend to complaints and correspondence received for and on behalf of the DRC.
• Attend where required to screening, allocation and processing of cases and applications.
• Issue high-quality arbitration awards within the statutory time limit of 14 days.
• Assist in quality control of awards

Dispute Resolution

• Conduct conciliations, con-arb's, arbitrations in both accredited and enforcement matters.
• Attend to interlocutory applications, including jurisdictional issues, rescission applications and S143 applications.
• Deal with requests for postponement as received by the DRC.
• Maintain an acceptable settlement rate.

Customer Service

• Attend to queries, complaints and correspondence received in own matters and where required on or behalf of the DRC
• Facilitate good relations between parties and provide guidance and support to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ad hoc support to the Managing Commissioner and the DRC regional offices
• Maintain the DRC’s position as a high-performing dispute resolution body

Skills / Competencies

• Sound administration skills.
• Proven track record as a Conciliator and Arbitrator or exposure to dispute resolution processes.
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of the various Employment Law and relevant Labour Statutes
• Attention to detail.
• Integrity and honesty
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Above average verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative along with problem solving abilities.
• Ability to promote and build effective relationships with all stakeholders, i.e. existing, and prospective stakeholders as well as internal stakeholders, i.e. colleagues and management.
• Must have good interpersonal and high-level decision-making skills.
• Must be familiar with change management and transformation skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to consistently meet performance targets.

Job Requirements

Requirements / Experience

• Relevant degree
• Accredited as a CCMA commissioner or Bargaining Council panelist, Admission as an attorney/ advocate or postgraduate qualification in Labour Law  would be an advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ legal experience and competent knowledge of employment law, including but not limited to the LRA, BCEA, EEA and any other relevant legislation.
• Exposure in Human Resources and Industrial Relations.
• Basic knowledge of the MIBCO Collective Agreements will be an advantage. Competent knowledge of Labour Court processes and procedures
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic financial management experience
• Valid Driver’s License