Labour Relations Officer MN 3633/23 at Midvaal Local Municipality

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12. 
•  National Diploma in Labour Relations, OR Equivalent Qualifications) NQF Level 6. 
• Valid driver’s license.  
•  Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). 
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, Proven management skills including analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, communication, conceptual skills, leadership skills, presentation skills, conflict & stress management, negotiation skills and attention to detail. 
• Project Management & Financial Management skills & experience. 
• Competent in interpretation, implementation and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies. 
• Three to five (03 – 05) Years relevant experience in an HR field and LR practices.

DUTIES

• Effective handling of labour related matters to maintain sound employment relations: 
•  Receive and file documents re disciplinary cases accordingly.
•  Compile charge sheets according to set format and ensure that approved charge sheets together with notice of disciplinary hearings are delivered by hand to the Accused Employee within the specified time limits. 
•  Schedule the disciplinary hearing and ensure sufficient notification thereof to all role players (Chairperson, Members of Disciplinary Committee, Prosecutor, HR Officials and Witnesses). 
•  Monitor the securing of venue for disciplinary hearings and ensure proper mechanical recording of proceedings. 
•  Ensure that proceedings at hearings are conducted in terms of the procedures as stipulated in the collective agreements. 
•  Disputes and grievances: 
•  Advice on possible settlement or resolution of disputes declared by unions on behalf of members and grievances lodged against Council by employees. 
•  Manage dissemination of confidential information to all parties concerned just, equally, and fairly. 
•  Manage effective and efficient diary for all arbitration hearings, etc., and keep all official(s) involved in the finalization of the specific case, well informed when representing Council. 
•  Conduct investigations of alleged misconducts: 
•  Prosecute on behalf of the employer during disciplinary hearings and tribunals when appointed for such. 
•  Ensure proper and accurate record keeping mechanism in respect of all disciplinary and disputes handled within council. 
•  Maintain a confidential filing system and maintain strict confidentiality on all matters concerned. 
•  Perform any other relevant HR function/task to ensure continuity around the functionality of the department. 
•  Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management (supervisor) from time to time.