Manager: Employee Relations - (6995) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Purpose
To manage and promote a strategic employee relations function for the University.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree e.g. Law, Labour Studies etc
• 6-8 years working as an Employment Relations Practitioner, at least 3 of which must have been at manager level
• Experience working with Unions in a large and complex working environment.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are admitted as an attorney, have labour law experience, and professional accreditation as an ER practitioner.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Development and administration of policies and procedures
• Collective Bargaining and Union Relations
• Advice and Legal Opinions
• Grievances and Staff Complaints
• Disciplinary Processes
• Management of Resources (Financial, Human and Physical)
• Leadership
• Wellness and Conflict Resolution