Senior Labour Relation Officer at Breede Valley Municipality

Job Purpose:

To render effective and efficient labour relations functions and to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, collective agreements and Council policy.

Duties:

• Manage the short and long term of objectives of the section
• Manages and controls organisational change and development through the formulation of related policies and procedures, ensuring proper application of collective agreements applicable to the section and presents same to the Manager:
• Human Resources Interpret the relevant legislation applicable to labour relations Implement measures to ensure an effective labour relations function
• Represent the employer at the disciplinary hearings or proceedings, internally and at the local government bargaining council Manages, directs and controls outcomes associated with the utilization, productivity and performance of personnel in the section
• Training staff in accordance with the relevant legislation Communicate and liaise with role-players during bargaining processes and labour unrest Communicating and liaising with internal staff and external institutions
• Compliance with legislation applicable to labour Attend to procurement processes in line with the relevant legislation and policies
• Preforms tasks/activities associated with the financial control of the section’s functionality Attend to financial year-end processes
• Compliance with records management Ensure effective administration.

Minimum Requirements:

• A relevant LLB Degree (NQF 8)
• 5 years relevant experience in labour relations or legal field

Other Requirements:

• Valid Code B driver’s licence.
• Computer Literacy: MS Office.
• Proficient in two (2) of the three (3) official languages in the Western Cape.

Preferred Requirements:

• Of the 5 years relevant experience, at least 3 years must be in the labour relations field.