Employee Relations Consultant - Temp (Pipeline) at Capitec Bank

Purpose Statement

• This position is open to applicants in Gauteng and Western Cape
• To provide specialist Employee/Labour relations advice and training to Capitec Bank employees and management on all aspects of Employee Relations related matters.
• To ensure that Employee Relations policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Represent Capitec Bank at the CCMA in the event of disputes

Experience
Minimum:

• At least 3-5 years’ specialist experience within a Labour / Employee Relations environment, including CCMA, Labour Court, Disciplinary, EE etc
• Proven experience in conducting conciliations and arbitrations at the CCMA
• Proven experience in conducting, initiating and chairing disciplinary hearings

Ideal:

• Experience with the negotiation process with unions would be an added advantage
• Proven experience in conducting research for the draft of new or updating of existing ER policies and practices
• Experience within a banking / financial / retail environment would be an added advantage

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Labour Law or Industrial/Employee Relations

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• A relevant post-graduate qualification in Labour Law or Industrial/Employee Relations

Knowledge
Minimum:

• Conducting research.
• Litigation at the CCMA level.
• Employee/Labour Relations practices & procedures.
• Key legislative requirements related to Employee Relations, including:
• Labour Relations Act.
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
• Employment Equity Act.

Processes for:

• Conciliation and arbitration at the CCMA.
• Conducting disciplinary hearings.
• Investigations.
• Liaison with external bodies and specialists:
• Department of Labour.
• CCMA.
• Labour Court.
• Attorneys.
• Unions.

Ideal:

• Capitec Bank policies and procedures related to ER.
• Capitec Bank branch products and systems.

Skills

• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Analytical Skills
• Communications Skills
• Negotiation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Planning, organising and coordination skills
• Administration Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Facilitation Skills
• Presentation Skills