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FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (FASSET)
 
ROLE PROFILE
 
Summary
Name of Position : Labour Relations Specialist
Closing Date for Applications : 18 December 2020
Commencement Date for Post : As soon as possible
Salary Range : C-Upper
Reference : FAS/RECRUITMENT/LRO13
 
JOB IDENTIFICATION
Department: Human Resources Department
Reporting Line: Human Resources Manager
Full-time/Part-time/Contract: Permanent
 
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The primary purpose of this position is to ensure positive climate in the organisation where labour peace is optimised, conflict is managed effectively, and organisational objectives are maximised as well as other areas in Employee Relations.
 
 
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
▪ Ensure proper application of Employee, Relations, Policies and procedures, through liaison with employees and Management.
▪ Create awareness of and support for Employee Relations practices and programmes to Management and Employees through training.
▪ Update Management on Employee Relations trends and requirements.
▪ Monitor adherence to agreed minimum conditions of employment at Fasset.
▪ Ensure adherence to disciplinary procedures as well as substantive and procedural fairness.
▪ Presentation of cases at the Bargaining Council, CCMA and Labour Court
▪ Advise management on cases to be referred to the Labour Court.
▪ Lead and facilitate negotiations with organised labour
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
Qualification 
• Bachelor of Law, LLB Degree or equivalent legal qualification
• 10 years' experience in Labour Relations/IR experience in the public sector environment advantageous
 
 
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Essential: 
▪ 10 years relevant experience in Labour Relations
▪ Experience in the public sector environment advantageous
▪ Strong understanding of Labour Relations Acts, Prescripts and Regulations
▪ Strong and in-depth experience in CCMA & Bargaining Council
 
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED AND WORK OUTPUT
Critical 
▪ Knowledge of relevant legislation and compliance environment including the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, LRA, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, the Skills Development Levies Act,
▪ Good people skills – relating, networking, adapting, coping
▪ Negotiation and leadership skills
▪ Minimum three years’ administrative experience
▪ An understanding of the public sector environment is highly desirable
▪ Excellent communication, Writing and reporting
▪ Organising and Executing
▪ Attention to detail
▪ Gathering, presenting and communicating information
 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Essential 
▪ Solid computer skills: MS Office Suite
▪ Excellent command of English (verbal and written).
▪ Administration ability.
▪ Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
▪ Good relationship with stakeholders and an energetic approach to work.
▪ Detail and process orientated.
▪ Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication.
▪ Report writing and presentation skills
▪ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Date of Commencement of Position
Fasset requires applications for a Permanent Labour Relations Specialist to join the existing team as soon as possible.
 
Salary
The salary range to be offered for this position is C- Upper
 
Assessment
Applicants may be required to undergo a competency assessment.
 
Contact Details
Address your full curriculum vitae (Including name, postal address/email addresses, telephone/fax numbers of 2 referees) to Human Resources Department by no later than 18 December 2020.
 
Fax: 011 476 5756
Email: recruitment@fasset.org.za
 
Please quote the reference number: FAS/RECRUITMENT/LRO13
 
Should you not hear from Fasset within 4 weeks of the closing date of please consider your application unsuccessful. Communication will be entered with shortlisted candidates only 
 
Fasset adheres to the principles of EE Act and Affirmative Action and these principles will apply in the selection process.

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