Industrial Relations Manager – LLB – NBCRFLI - Log

Job Purpose:

• To ensure that processes and procedures in the Industrial Relations are adhered to on a company-wide level.
• Minimizing risks to the business from a dispute resolution standpoint by ensuring that correct and consistent processes are maintained at all times.
• Training and development of internal management in IR processes.
• Representation and attendance at internal IR forums / proceedings, and external dispute resolution forums.

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum 5 years experience in an IR/ER management role in logistics / manufacturing industry
• LLB Degree / Admitted Attorney advantageous
• Degree / Diploma in HR, Industrial Psychology or Labour Relations
• Experience with 2000+ personnel | Valid SA Drivers Licence
• Clear ITC and criminal record
• MS Office applications
• Extensive understanding and knowledge of labour legislation
• Extensive knowledge and experience of all CCMA/NBCRFLI

Responsibilities:

• Legal drafting of applications or notices to be used at CCMA, National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI) and / or Labour Court, such as condonation applications and rescission applications.
• Represent the company at all matters at the CCMA and NBCRFLI.
• Interacting with external legal counsel on any IR matter, including Labour Court.
• Training of line management in aspects of IR, including investigations and chairing of hearings.
• Drafting of monthly IR reports, including Board submissions as and when required.
• Drafting of written communication to any external parties, such as trade unions or attorneys, as and when required.
• Keeping the business up to date on amendments regarding labour related matters, such as developing cases, changes in legislation, strike action and wage negotiations.
• Providing an all-round comprehensive IR function to the business, thereby ensuring all IR / HR policies and complied with, including the compliance of such by line management and supervisors.
• Ensuring a comprehensive investigation of any misconduct, including attending to suspensions, issuing and drafting of notices of hearings and drafting of warnings or dismissal notices.
• Drive and manage misconduct, incapacity and retrenchment matters from start to finish in a timely manner, however also ensuring fairness.
• Manage matters relating to poor work performance, sick leave abuse and regular absenteeism.
• Acting as the IR Representative and being present in any IR matters such as disciplinary hearings, incapacity processes, counselling sessions and consultations.
• Ensuring that the correct IR processes are followed within the business, and also ensuring
  
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