Job Post: ER Officer
Zululand Anthracite Colliery would like to recruit an ER Officer to be based at the mine’s main offices.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Required to be appointed:
B Degree or Equivalent Qualification Specialising in Industrial Relations.
Six years HR Generalist Supervisory experience.
Excellent knowledge of Labour legislation and the CCMA rules and regulations.
Legal background will be advantageous.
Advantageous:
Extensive experience in wage negotiations and the resolution thereof will be advantageous.
Computer literate with an exposure to VIP HR Premier will be advantageous.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the industrial relations function and ensure compliance to legislation.
To develop and implement structures, policies and procedures that will result in fair and consistent labour practices and ensures communication between management and employees.
To provide training and information to line managers and HR Officers.
To manage union activities and relevant logistics pertaining to the collective bargaining process.
Ensure that labour disputes and grievances are minimised.
Conduct research to stay abreast of national and international legislation.
Promote innovative and continuous improvement in IR practices.
To liaise with government departments and internal relevant service providers in order to seek partnerships when implementing Wellness projects.
To assist in identifying and evaluating possible ER projects.
To advise management on the legislation and mining charter.
To manage Communication process.
To ensure smooth running in Pension/Provident Administration
Employment Relations (ER) Strategy – Manage processes involved in implementation of the employee relations strategy.
Employee Relations Advice – Manage the flow of information and advice regarding employee relations matters which are provided to organised labour and direct line supervisors.
Relationships – Managing the processes involved in supporting formal trade union relationships.
Negotiations – Managing processes that implement bargaining council agreements and handling strikes in a mine environment.
Grievances and conflict – Manage processes to keep employees and managers advised of grievance handling procedures.
Disciplinary cases - Manage disciplinary processes to ensure a speedy resolution and maintaining consistency across the operation.
Dismissals and unfair labour practices - Manages the dismissals and Unfair Labour Practice processes to ensure speedy resolution.
Restructuring - Ensures that agreements around restructuring are correctly recorded and implemented.
Facilitate employee wellness through effective utilization of EAP and clinic facilities
Conduct in/out area of responsibilities reports i.e. AWOPs; Sick leave; etc
Facilitate departmental/organizational change management.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of Bargaining structures
Knowledge of ethnic culture and values
Company rules and procedures
Labour Law i.e. LRA; BCEA; etc
Negotiation
Dispute Resolution
Presentation
Facilitation
Interpersonal
Business Acumen
Change Management
Computer Skills
Achievement Orientation
Decision Making
Analytical Thinking
Working to Standard
Planning & Organising
Developing Others
Initiative
Impact & Influence
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 5 PM, 12 February 2024
APPLICATIONS TO BE FORWARDED THROUGH TO: cv@zulac.co.za
PLEASE NOTE:
Please attach all your qualifications as per the advert and the application letter. Due to a large number of applications expected; only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
If you have not heard from us within 14 days from the closing date, you should regard your application as unsuccessful. Preference will be given to African females and Indian males, in line with the Company’s Employment Equity requirements.