Employee Relations Advisor - Employee Relations and Wellness - Department of Human Resources

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS ADVISOR

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 7

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful incumbent will be responsible to:

• Support the Deputy Director: Employee Relations and Wellness in the implementation of the HR strategy and achievement of all Employee Relations targets;
• Provide specialist advice, guidance, support and representation with regards to Employment Relations and labour law compliance to Director: Human Resources;
• Provide specialist advice to Line Managers, UP employees, Unions and the HR team in the effective management of the employee relations procedures and processes, disciplinary procedures and grievance procedures;
• Advise Line Management, Human Resources Business Partner and staff in resolution of disputes;
• Advise Line Management and Human Resources Business Partners on initiating of disciplinary and alternative dispute resolution processes;
• Attend to disciplinary matters in terms of relevant documentation, legal advice obtained, communication, research and consultations with all effected parties, in accordance with agreed policies;
• Provide orientation sessions and workshops in Employee Relations processes and procedures through scheduled or mandatory training workshops for Human Resources Business Partners, Line Managers and Shop Stewards;
• Provide specialist advice, guidance, support and representation on policy and procedure development and maintenance;
• Prepare reports on an annual and monthly basis in respect to all employee relations targets and statutory requirements;
• Identify and define trends, barriers and impending risks with respect to employee relations issues;
• Represent the University on legal and Employee Relations matters;
• Prepare for proceedings through case law research and compiling bundles for the CCMA commissioners and union representatives;
• Assist with consultations with external legal advisors, trade union officials, Department of Labour, CCMA and Labour Law consultants;
• Represent the University in labour negotiations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• LLB Degree with a total 3 years’ relevant experience; or
• 3 years’ Human Resources related degree with 4 years’ relevant experience;
• Specialist ER or general legal experience;
• Exposure to a unionised environment;
• Exposure to collective bargaining.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Excellent knowledge in Labour Law;
• Good knowledge of organised labour processes and procedures;
• Good knowledge of CCMA processes and procedures;
• Good knowledge of Labour Court, Labour Appeal Court processes and procedures;
• Excellent HR policies and procedures knowledge;
• Excellent litigation skills;
• Excellent negotiation skills;
• Excellent legal writing skills;
• Excellent research skills;
• Excellent computer skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent collective bargaining skills;
• Excellent planning and organisation skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Excellent relationship management skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Law or Employee Relations;
• 3 years’ higher education experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za. In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE: 28 November 2024

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Masenei Makena, Tel: (012) 012 420 5261 for application-related enquiries, and Adv E Molefe, Tel: (012) 420 2157 for enquiries relating to the post content.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.