Gauteng: Industrial Relations Manager – LLB – NBCRFLI – Logistics / Manufacturing Industry – East Rand posted by Job Masters (Pty) Ltd

About the Role

Job Masters (Pty) Ltd is seeking an experienced Industrial Relations Manager to join our team. As a key member of our Human Resources department, you will be responsible for providing expert guidance on industrial relations matters, including labour legislation, collective bargaining, and dispute resolution. With a strong background in logistics and manufacturing, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with labour-related matters and contributing to the overall success of our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal drafting of applications or notices to be used at CCMA, National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI) and / or Labour Court, such as condonation applications and rescission applications.
• Represent the company at all matters at the CCMA and NBCRFLI.
• Interacting with external legal counsel on any IR matter, including Labour Court.
• Training of line management in aspects of IR, including investigations and chairing of hearings.
• Drafting of monthly IR reports, including Board submissions as and when required.
• Drafting of written communication to any external parties, such as trade unions or attorneys, as and when required.
• Keeping the business up to date on amendments regarding labour related matters, such as developing cases, changes in legislation, strike action and wage negotiations.
• Providing an all-round comprehensive IR function to the business, thereby ensuring all IR / HR policies and complied with, including the compliance of such by line management and supervisors.
• Ensuring a comprehensive investigation of any misconduct, including attending to suspensions, issuing and drafting of notices of hearings and drafting of warnings or dismissal notices.
• Drive and manage misconduct, incapacity and retrenchment matters from start to finish in a timely manner, however also ensuring fairness.
• Manage matters relating to poor work performance, sick leave abuse and regular absenteeism.
• Acting as the IR Representative and being present in any IR matters such as disciplinary hearings, incapacity processes, counselling sessions and consultations.
• Ensuring that the correct IR processes are followed within the business, and also ensuring all processes are fair, consistent and compliant with company policies and any governing legislation.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an IR/ER management role in logistics / manufacturing industry
• LLB Degree / Admitted Attorney advantageous
• Degree / Diploma in HR, Industrial Psychology or Labour Relations
• Experience with 2000+ personnel
• Valid SA Driver’s Licence
• Clear ITC and criminal record
• MS Office applications

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or Labour Relations
• Admitted Attorney status (advantageous)
• Completed LLB Degree