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CITY OF JOBURG PROPERTY COMPANY SOC LTD.
1st Floor, Forum 2, Braam Park, 33 Hoofd Street, Braamfontein, 2017
PO Box 31565, Braamfontein, 2017
Tel +27(0) 10 219 9000, Fax +27(0) 10 219 9400, www.jhbproperty.co.za
 
Permanent appointment applicable to JPC employees 
 
 
Vacancy: Manager: Employee Relations and Wellness 
Business Unit: Human Capital Management 
Reporting To: Head: Human Capital Management 
Ref: HCM: M-ER07/2019 
Applicable total basic salary per month (excluding benefits) for the above position is R 62 523.13 
 
Purpose of the position:
To manage and contribute to organisational effectiveness and facilitate a positive employee relations environment at the JPC. Develops programs that create awareness, motivation and provides tools to employees that help them adapt and maintain a well-rounded healthy lifestyle.
 
1. Employee Relations Responsibilities 
1.1 Providing strategic leadership and direction 
 Assist with the development of the HCM strategy 
 Develop the employee relations implementation plan 
 Monitoring of implementation plan against set targets 

 
1.2 Conduct labour relations research and impact analysis of processes 
 Research on trends and developments 
 Conduct LR training to line managers and employees 
 Develop communication strategies 
 
1.3 Facilitate the company’s representation in dispute resolution structures and bargaining councils 
 Represent the company during CCMA/ Bargaining council processes. 
 Provide advisory services to line management 
 Brief legal counsel to properly prepare for Labour Court and relevant cases 
 
1.4 Collective bargaining and negotiations 
 Convenes the Local Labour Forum (LLF) 
 Provide administrative support as the secretariat of the forum 
 Drives the implementation of resolutions taken at the LLF 
 Develop communication strategies for implementation by the various stakeholders
 Advise management on collective bargaining processes 
 Provide input into collective agreements and interface within JPC 
 
1.5 Facilitate the resolution of grievances and disciplinary cases 
 Misconduct and grievance investigations 
 Provide advisory services, support and assistance to line management 
 Initiating formal and informal disciplinary enquiries 
 Representation at different disciplinary structures 
 Facilitation of resolution of grievances and complaints 
 Implement policies and processes aligned to the LRA, BCEA, EEA and all other relevant legislations 
 
1.6 Consultation and advisory services 
 Provide one-on-one coaching and support to line managers in relations to labour relations matters 
 
1.7 Management and supervision 
 Develop and implement performance plans and learning and development plans for direct reports 
 Provide coaching to subordinates 
 Submit monthly reports to the Head: HCM on progress made against targets 
 
2. Employee Wellness Responsibilities 
 Responsible for developing, planning, marketing and executing company-wide wellness initiatives and programs 
 Work with the company’s insurance carriers to increase participation in lifestyle management programs, increase compliance rates for preventative screenings and preventative medicine, overall. 
 Make budget recommendations to Benefits Manager in regards to wellness initiatives/programs. 
 Develop relationship with external broker in order to leverage the medical plan for wellness initiatives. 
 Coordinates the planning and delivery of wellness programs including 
- Health awareness (bulletin boards, newsletters), 
- Educational campaigns ( workshops logistics ), 
- Behaviour change programs (Choose to Lose, Maintain Don’t Gain), 
- Health assessments/screenings (biometric events, incentive programs, health fairs), 
- Smoking Cessation and other health related programmes 


3. Minimum Requirements 
 3 year degree in Labour Relations 
 A Post graduate in Labour Relations/ Labour Law 
 
4. Years of Experience 
 3 years’ experience in a highly unionized environment preferably in a Local government sector 
 
5. Knowledge, skills and Attributes 
 Knowledge of labour legislation 
 CCMA rules and collective bargaining processes 
 Understand and interpret ethical, legal, compliance and governance context of the organisational culture and behaviour 
 Advanced negotiation skills 
 Strong organisation and analytical skills 
 Conflict resolution 
 Reporting writing 
 Building and maintaining relationships 
 
6. Note: 
 Candidates who fall within the employment equity designated groups are encouraged to apply and appointments will be made in accordance with the Company’s Employment Equity Policy and Plan. 
 Submit a detailed, relevant CV via e-mail to JOBS@jhbproperty.co.za, quoting the relevant reference and job title. 
 Should you not receive any correspondence within 6 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful 
 
CLOSING DATE 19 JULY 2019
 
 
Non-Executive Directors: Moeketsi Rabodila (Chairperson), Prof Hamanth Kasan, Motshubi Letsapa, Maggie Mojapelo, Obakeng Mongale, Kululwa Muthwa , Yongama Pamla, Lonwabo Qina 
Executive Directors: Helen Botes (Chief Executive Officer) Imraan Bhamjee (Chief Financial Officer) 
Company Secretary: Craig Matthews 
City of Joburg Property Company SOC Ltd. 
Registration Number: 2000/017147/07