Consultant: Employee Relations at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

Main Purpose: the incumbent will be responsible for the enhancement of  stakeholder relations in order to ensure harmonious relationships with in the workplace.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Ensure the effective administration of the independent contractor system
• Conduct effective labour relations training with line management
• Ensure that disciplinary procedures are conducted efficiently and professionally
• Provide effective advice to management on disciplinary and labour issues
• Partner with business in reducing the number of disputes to ensure stability
• Filing of papers at the CCMA, Labour Court and any labour relations tribunal on behalf of the corporation
• Effectively resolve disputes declared by unions/individuals to the satisfaction of all parties involved
• Resolve grievances to the satisfaction of the individual involved
• Overseeing the process of labour litigation
• Effective negotiation and consultation with unions and stakeholders I order to reach agreement on labour issues
• Provide input into the annual strategic plans for Labour Relations
• Studying trends in labour relations within the SABC in order to provide pro-active advice regarding possible actions that can be taken to management
• Conduct ad hoc investigations regarding labour issues and make recommendations on possible solutions
• Effective negotiation and consultation with unions and stakeholders in order to reach agreement on labour issues
• Keeping abreast of the latest developments regarding labour legislation in order to provide relevant advice to line management
• Representing the Corporation at the CCMA.

GOVERNANCE , RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Ensures the development and review of internal control measures to ensure good governance.
• Oversee the management of risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations. 
• Keeping abreast of the latest developments regarding labour legislation in order to provide relevant advice to top and line management
• Accurate interpretation of SABC policies in order to provide advice to management on SABC policies and procedures.
• Develop strategies and policies with regard to negotiations for the SABC.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Provide support and assistance to the Chief Negotiator of SABC as employer in the bargaining forum and other relevant collective engagement structures.
• Creating value in each customer / stakeholder interaction and focusing on the total customer experience
• Liaison with lawyers in order to provide them with instructions and assistance during cases referred to the labour court.
• SDC and EE structure and forums

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma / Bachelor Degree in Human Resource/ / Industrial Relations/ Labour Law or equivalent qualification(NQF6/7)

EXPERIENCE

• 6 years’ industry experience in Employee Relation environment of which 3 years should be on direct exposure, with a proven track record, in managing and attending to collective bargaining, CCMA or BC litigation and process, Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court litigation and processes on behalf of an organisation, drafting of legal documents, managing disciplinary and grievance processes.

KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding of employment law and employee relations.
• Understanding of labour litigation at CCMA or accredited bargaining council (conciliations and arbitrations)
• Ability to influence attitudes and opinions of others and gain agreement to proposals, plans and ideas; skilful at negotiating
• Proven track record in negotiations
• Ability to consult or negotiate with the unions