Fresh Vacancies at MIBCO

Major responsibilities / accountabilities

• Effectively manage the Kwazulu Natal office of the DRC within the budgetary parameters as set by the DRC Director 
• Manage the Kwazulu Natal office in line with the strategic objectives of the Motor Industry Bargaining Council, policies, and procedures
• Maintain the DRC’s position as a high-performing dispute resolution body that services the needs and interests of parties within the Industry.
• Conduct Conciliation and Arbitrations
• Attend to requests for postponement and interlocutory applications.
• Oversee all S143 Applications and Reviews
• Provide ad hoc training, guidance and support to DRC Staff and stakeholders
• Respond to complaints and queries
• Ensure adequate capacity to attend to DRC processes 

Requirements / Experience

• CCMA accreditation is a paramount requirement
• Post-graduate qualification in Labour Law and relevant HR or IR experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing disputes within a Bargaining Council or CCMA
• High-level knowledge of Labour Court processes and procedures
• Previous people management experience
• Basic Microsoft Office skills 
• Basic knowledge of the MIBCO Collective Agreements will be an advantage
• Working knowledge of the CCMA Case Management System would be an advantage
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to consistently meet performance targets
• Valid Driver’s License
• Admission as an attorney/ advocate would be an advantage

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Align the regional objectives to the national strategic objectives.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Region.
• Maintains communication regarding the collective agreement with establishments to
• promote healthy industrial relations within region.
• Manage external relationship of stakeholders.
• Overall responsibility for ensuring that the registration of new establishments within a region occurs.
• Host and attend regional and national management meetings.
• Manage Human resources and ensure development of staff.
• Manage Performance and conduct appraisals of staff.
• Ensure the collection of returns through the management of regional credit control; and develop and manage regional budget.

Knowledge / Experience / Skills / Abilities

• Strong leadership ability and skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Above average verbal and written communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build strong effective relationships with all stakeholders, i.e., Parties of the Council, existing clients, and potential clients as well as internal stakeholders, i.e., colleagues, management, and staff;
• Must have good decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Must have good analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Confidence and resilience.
• Must take initiative.
• Project management ability and above average report writing skills.
• Excellent Information Technology skills.
• Must have good financial budgeting skills; and
• Must be able to conduct meetings.

Qualifications

• Four (4) year relevant degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years Collective Bargaining experience and knowledge, with at least 5 years business management experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of the MIBCO Collective Agreement and Fund Agreements in a Bargaining Council will be an advantage; and
• Must have experience of the Labour relations Legal framework.
• Human resource and financial management experience required.
• Performance management experience required.
• Project management experience; and
• Computer literate – SAGE, Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook required.