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COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE (CGS)
 
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST
Position Status: Permanent 
Location: Head Office (Pretoria)
Reporting Line: Human Resources Manager
Overall Job Purpose: To ensure that the Council for Geoscience (CGS) work environment is conducive to harmonious employer-employee relationships through the execution of sound labour relations practices. The incumbent is responsible for designing, developing and implementing proactive employer/employee relationship processes, systems and tools that enable the achievement of HR and CGS’s overarching strategic goals.   
                  
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assist in developing and formulating of relevant ER policies and procedures, and enforcing same across CGS Divisions and BU’s.
  • Partnering with Business Managers to manage all ER matters with employees ensuring sound resolution thereof in the best interests of the Company.
  • Manage the employer /employee relationship (industrial relations function) according to the Labour Relations Act and other relevant legislation, policies and procedures
  • Provide guidance and advice to both managers and employees on implementation of relevant labour legislations and the internal CGS disciplinary code.
  • Provide sound advice to the HR Manager and line managers in respect of procedural and substantive fairness issues.
  • Implement and maintain a comprehensive IR administration system.

  • Facilitate the consistent, fair and equitable handling of disciplinary, grievance, collective bargaining, and dispute resolution matters.
  • Represent the company at the CCMA in Conciliations and Arbitrations.
  • Manage and deliver IR related training, including Chairpersons training
  • Monitor trends in the CGS’s employee relations indicators, and make recommendations to the HR Manager.
  • Manage the integration of good employee relations to other key HR processes.
  • Facilitate the training for CGS line managers and staff on policies, processes, systems and best-practices relating to employee relations.   
  • Coordinate the implementation and compliance of the Employment Equity Act and compile a yearly EE plan for the organization.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance across CGS divisions of applicable labour legislation.
  • Conduct research on leading practices and benchmark CGS against “best-in-class” organisations in respect of employee relations processes and systems.
  • Gather data/information, analyze it, and transform it into “business intelligence” that can be used for reporting purposes.
  • Representing the Company at the CCMA as and when necessary.
  • Effective handling of all Union matters, inclusive of disputes, relations management and communication.
  • Monthly reporting on all ER matters across business, inclusive of analysing and identifying trends.
  • Attending to any special projects within Human Resources as and when requested.
 
KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS: 
  • Knowledge of policy development and implementation methodologies
  • Extensive knowledge of Human Resources principles and policies
  • Sound knowledge of Labour Relations Act, relevant legislations
  • Knowledge and experience in dispute resolution and wage negotiations
  • Knowledge and experience in handling disciplinary cases and grievances
  • Communication & negotiation skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills at all levels of the organisation
  • Planning, Organizing and Coordinating
  • Report writing skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Customer orientation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Facilitation skills
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 
  • Post Graduate Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent.
  • Minimum 10 years related experience in HR of which 5 years must be Employee/Industrial Relations experience.
  • Experience and proven track record at the CCMA.
 

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The Council for Geoscience is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity prescripts, preference will be given but not limited to candidates from under represented designated groups. Females and people from previously disadvantaged groups and sectors are encouraged to apply.
 
If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, please send your application to  careers@geoscience.org.za Please quote the position title (Employee Relations Specialist) as reference when submitting your application.
 
Closing Date: 03 March, 2019