Dis-Chem Pharmacies Employee Relations Manager - Cape Town Jobs in South Africa

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Employee Relations Manager - Cape Town Jobs in South Africa

Job Description
Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Employee Relations Manager for our Cape Town region to join the team. You will be required to provide expert Labour Relations advice to management, supervisors and employees whilst growing the departmental visibility to give effect to the vision and mission of the Labour Relations department.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

Grade 12 / Matric

Qualification in Human Resources Management

3 - 5 Years’ experience in Employee Relations Generalist

Advantageous:

Post Graduate Qualification in Human Resource Management, Labour Relations or Industrial Psychology

Experience as an ER Generalist in Retail or FMCG industry

Job Specification:

Advise the business on best practice in terms of Employee Relations matters and other

Legislation that impact on Employee Relations.

Study, interpret and advise all business units on applicable Labour Legislation and ensure compliance where applicable.

Ensure the updating, interpretation and implementation of Organization Policies, Procedures and Agreements.

Prepare and present best practice solutions to the business to minimize risks, including management reporting and benchmarking statistics.

Conduct research, study, interpret and advise business on new and/or updated Labour Legislation.

Investigate the financial and other implications of legislative changes in conjunction with the Group Employee Relations manager and other

Specialists, and devise and implement solutions to minimize the potential risk.

Benchmark against best practices and ensure best practice is followed with regard to the Employee relations Framework and practices.

Maintain current knowledge of tools and best practices within Employee Relations.

Day to day HR/ IR advice to Managers/ Directors/ Employees.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and objectivity even when dealing with controversial issues.

Chairing Disciplinary hearings.

Appearances at the CCMA for inter alia:

Con/Arb processes,

Conciliations,

Arbitrations,

In limine’s,

Rescission Hearings.

Dealing with internal grievances (Group and individual).

Counseling, Evaluation and Training

of staff.

Incapacity Investigations (Poor Work Performance and Ill Health).

Facilitating Retrenchment procedures.

Drafting / or perusing of Recognitions agreements/ wage and or any other agreements pertaining to Employee/ Union related matters.

Strike attendances and settlements.

Formulating and implementing HR policies and/ or procedures.

Drafting of written correspondence to the Department of Labour.

Ability to prepare and interpret policies and statistical reports.

Ability to effectively prepare and efficiently maintain accurate records and reports.

Ability to plan and coordinate meetings, programs, and activities.

Competencies

Essential:

Knowledge of LRA; BCEA; SDLA; OHSA; COIDA; UIA; UI Contribution Act; SDA and EEA

English – Read, write and speak well

Ability to communicate effectively

Be a good negotiator and conflict handler

Relationship building skills

Client/Management service skills

Creative problem solving

Trustworthy and honest

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask Reliability, dependable and responsible Accuracy and efficiency

Basic computer skills - Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook

Advantageous:

2nd Additional Language – Read, write and speak well

Be able to effectively facilitate a training session

Special conditions of employment:

Needs to work under pressure and reach tight deadlines
South African

MIE, clear criminal and credit

Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

How to Apply

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