Employee Relations Specialist (P001614)

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
DIVISION: PEOPLE AND CULTURE
DEPARTMENT: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND WELLNESS
POSITION NUMBER: P001614
VACANCY: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST
PEROMNES GRADE: P8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT


PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Manage individual and collective relationships within the NWU through the development, implementation, maintenance and execution of good practices that enable the achievements of the NWUs organisational objectives compliant with the legislative framework. Maintain healthy employee relations on campuses and develop effective working relationships with staff, management and unions while enhancing and promoting the new strategic plan of the NWU. Ensure that all stakeholders are empowered in terms of legislation, policies and procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A legal degree or similar qualification or HR degree with labour relations as field of specialisation (NQF 7/8).
• A minimum of 5 years extensive experience in ER functions.

KEY FUNCTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• In depth knowledge of labour legislation and legal knowledge as it applies to the organisational context.
• Strategic thinking.
• Analytical thinking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams.
• Proven negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to liaise effectively across all levels of responsibility in the organisation.
• Initiative and drive, with the ability to be resourceful, creative, and flexible.
• Ability to function effectively under pressure while maintaining good human relations.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Be able to provide training.

JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Individual relationships:

• Execute processes, policies, procedures, and practices in accordance with relevant NWU policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance of the NWU with labour legislation and including, but not limited to:
• Disciplinary procedure
• Abscondment procedure
• Suspension procedure
• Intoxication procedure
• Procedure for personal searches of employees
• Reporting acts of dishonesty to the SAPS
• Procedure for managing incapacity
• Employee grievance procedure
• Harassment procedure
• Human Rights
• Gender Equality
• Labour legislation amendments
• Social Media
• Execute procedures as per the Behavioural Manual in joint accountability collaboration with the HR Practitioner
• Execute CCMA matters in terms of the Labour Relations Act rules.
• Provide assistance in the execution of Labour Court matters.

Collective relationships:

• Execute processes, policies, procedures, and practices to ensure legal compliance of the NWU with labour legislation while ensuring sound relationship environment between unions, management and employees.
• Assist the Director: Employee Relations in the execution of negotiations or consultations with recognised unions as required by labour legislation when needed, such as Section 189 negotiations, etc.
• Execute processes and procedures as per the Behavioural Manual.
• Execute CCMA matters in terms of the Labour Relations Act rules.
• Provide assistance in the execution of Labour Court matters.

Communication and Training:

• Execute training of employees on processes, policies, procedures and practices including, but not limited to:
• Disciplinary procedure
• Abscondment procedure
• Suspension procedure
• Intoxication procedure
• Procedure for personal searches of employees
• Reporting acts of dishonesty to the SAPS
• Procedure for managing incapacity.
• Employee grievance procedure
• Harassment procedure
• Human Rights
• Gender Equality
• Labour legislation amendments
• Social Media
• Implement and maintain policies and procedures on an on-going basis.

Human Rights:

• Execute the arrangement of annual seminars / awareness campaigns are arranged involve the South African Human Rights Commission.
• Perform all administrative tasks associated with the NWU HRC.
• Manage all Human Rights violations reported to the HRC.
• Recordkeeping of all violations.
• Assist the Director: Employee Relations with the annual report to Council.

Records Management:

• Ensure that all NWU records (as listed in the NWU file plan and relating to the activities of Employee Relations Unit are properly recorded and protected.
• Service as liaison / communication line between HR Practitioners and colleagues in department.

Execution of ad hoc tasks:

• Execute ad hoc tasks as assigned by Line Management or any member of Institutional Management.

Leadership:

• Stakeholder relationship development and effectiveness.
• Regulatory and statutory compliance and reporting.
• Process and system utilisation and adherence.
• Personal effectiveness, wholeness, and development.
• Values-based behaviour leadership and personal compliance.

REMUNERATION
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:
Mr Pulahela Mahoko on 0183892004
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:
Ms Goitsemang Ntsoelengoe on 0182992752
CLOSING DATE: 16 February 2024
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Kindly take note: Applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.