Labour Relations Officer
Labour Relations Officer
1-year fixed term contract
Corporate Services Division
Based at Head Office
Salary: R410,776.00 – R561,016.00 (per annum inclusive of benefits)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Labour Relations, Industrial Psychology, Human Resources or equivalent Preferred Qualifications: • Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Law Minimum Experience: • 2-5 years’ experience in the Industrial Relations field, Reasonable understanding of Labour Law and any other relevant legislation Key Outputs: Reporting to the Industrial Relations Specialist, the employee will: • Coordinate disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes • Initiate disciplinary enquiries • Advise line management and / Supervisors on all labour relations and EAP matters • Perform general administrative tasks within the Labour Relations Section • Perform all administrative tasks relating to the Local Labour Forum and its sub-committees • Represent Amatola Water in disputes at the CCMA or any Dispute resolution forum • Advise management and/ or Supervisors and staff on grievance and disciplinary processes • Ensure that the Amatola Water complies with Labour Legislation • Liaise with management, employees and unions to keep them informed regarding Labour Relations matters • Attend to procedural administrative requirements, record keeping and reporting deadlines associated with the functionality • Keep abreast of developments, legislative changes and emerging trends in the profession. Other requirements needed • Ability to communicate in Xhosa • Insight and understanding of individual, group and cultural diversity • Computer literate – spreadsheets, word processing • Extensive degree of confidentiality • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Valid unendorsed driver’s license
Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups, specifically African/Black Females, Coloured Males and African/ Black Males.
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups, specifically women and people with disabilities. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/ or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favourably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates and ID copy to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or fax (043)7073701 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za. Closing date: 04 October 2021 @ 16h30
