HR / IR Manager - Sasol Secunda at Fidelity Services Group

Job Description
The above position is vacant at the Sasol Secunda Site.

HR – The overall purpose of this position is to oversee the entire HR function within the Sasol Site.

IR - The overall purpose of this position is to manage the Industrial Relations at Sasol. It includes the handling of Disciplinary Hearings, Grievances, CCMA / Labour Court matters and ensure that proper procedure is followed all with the support of the Regional IR Manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• Preferably Knowledge of the Security Industry & Sectoral Determination.
• At least 3- 5years’ experience within Human Resources and Industrial Relations environment.
• B. Com Degree in Human Resource Management or Industrial/Labour Relations.
• B. Com Honors Degree will be advantageous.
• At least 3 years’ experience working as HR Manager
• Relevant tertiary qualification and 3-5 years IR / ER Management role /experience in CCMA / Labour Court is required.
• Conducting of CCMA / Bargaining Council Arbitrations with a successful track record
• Must be conversant with LRA, BCEA Skills, Occupational Health & Safety
• Exposure to Trade Union & Bargaining Councils
• Handling of union issues and wage negotiations at various levels.
• Must be multilingual – excellent writing.
• Advanced computer literacy in the Microsoft Office package — MS Word, MS Excel, E-mail.
• Clear criminal record.
• Valid driver’s license - own transport.
• Reside in Secunda or willing to re-locate at own cost.

Key Performance Areas: (not totally inclusive): 

HR Operations:

• Manage and improve onboarding and off-boarding process (Engagement/Termination).
• Oversee the Recruitment and Selection process, to advertise/source and select critical positions. Conduct interviews.
• Ensure an effective recruitment and selection process – Recruitment Policy to be adhered to.
• Draft and negotiate offers with prospective candidates – Fidelity Security process should be followed – Interaction with Head Office – very important.
• Engagement with operations to ensure suitable replacement and profiled staff are provided – Site Agents on site.
• Employment Equity compliance and targets are set for the site.
• Training and development initiatives.
• Drive Health & Safety compliance / COIDA compliance and submissions on site.
• Periodical screening testing and maintenance.
• Performance management compliance and KPI reviews where applicable.
• Job Grading, Job profiles and Compliance on site. Ensure that Job Descriptions are update and relevant and all requirements/compliance align with Sasol.
• Develop, implement and manage internal training strategy and plan / Refresher training compliance and co-ordination of all training activities (Firearms / Fire / First Aid / NKP) with the Site Agents and Operational Managers.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to HR.
• Ensure that leave is managed effectively.

Industrial Relations: 

• Handling CCMA matters including representation at the CCMA / Labour Court
• Management of internal Industrial Relations processes.
• Provide Industrial Relations support and advice when and where required.
• Present Industrial Relations training to Operational staff / supervisors as and when required.
• Provide and maintain information / statistics / trends and reports to Senior Management regarding, Disciplinary Hearings, Dismissals, CCMA / Labour Court cases.
• Ensure compliance with the Department of Labour and other related requirements.
• Ensure all Disciplinary matters and processes are fair and effective.
• Assist and guide managers with Disciplinary matters/poor performance counselling/Site Removals etc.

Other Personality Attributes:

• Must be honest and reliable;
• Strong communication skills, must have good verbal and language skills;
• Organized, role will come with a degree of administrative duties
• Time management
• Problem solver
• Great negotiator
• Must be assertive and self- motivated;
• Pay attention to detail;
• Customer service and relations;
• Quality Assurance;
• Willing to travel and work overtime when required

Core Competencies:                                                            

• Teamwork;
• Self – development;
• Good communication skills;
• Good management skills;
• Good time management skills