Senior Officer: Employment Relations (P9) at Sol Plaatje University

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Labour Relations or Law.

Recommendations

• Exposure to HR and ER practices in a Higher Education environment.
• ITS knowledge would be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

Employment relations consulting/ coaching

• Build and maintain relationships with line managers and staff.
• Providing consultation services, advise and guide the staff and managers on ER-related matters.
• Assist with interpretation of the policies.

Develop and Implement HR Policies and Procedures

• Develop and review relevant policies and procedures. 
• Conduct training for all stakeholders.  

Case Management.

• Represent the University in disputes referred to CCMA.
• Consult and prepare line managers and HR Practitioners for CCMA disputes.
• Provide adequate assistance to the representatives of all parties to ensure sound labour relations.

Effective management of discipline/Grievances

• Provide an advisory service to line managers on effectively managing misconduct, performance and grievance procedures.
• Ensure that grievances, disciplinaries and disputes are attended to within the stipulated time from the date of occurrence and that chairpersons’ reports are submitted to the ER Office.