Labour Relations Organisor

OUR CLIENT REQUIRES THE SERVICES OF A HIGHLY MOTIVATED INDIVIDUAL AS A
LABOUR RELATIONS ORGANISER IN THE LIMPOPO PROVINCE

Applications are invited for the position of Labour Relations Organiser. The Labour Relations Organiser will be situated in the Limpopo Provincial Office, Polokwane.

QUALIFICATIONS
A Degree / Diploma in Labour Relations, or a Grade 12 certificate; plus
3-5 years experience in a labour related environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/COMPETENCIES
Marketing of the organisation and recruitment of new members;
Servicing of existing members and advising them of their rights in terms of the relevant labour legislations;
Representing and assisting members in terms of grievances, unfair labour practices and unfair dismissals disputes;
Addressing individual and collective rights and interest issues for members;
Compiling accurate records and reports of cases and meetings of the union;
Organising and facilitating of various unions meetings;
Ability to cope with a demanding workload and considerable travel, which include at night and over weekends;
Basic financial knowledge in dealing with budgets and analysing of financial reports will be an advantage;
Administrative and professional support to the electorate structures of the union;
Ability to design and implement projects/programmes in relation to the organisation;
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
Excellent organisational skills;
Knowledge and experience in trade unions;
Sound knowledge of applicable labour legislation;
Dealing with grievances and disputes;
Experience and knowledge in negotiating skills;
Collective bargaining, education and training at all levels of the organisation;

Requirements of the successful candidate:
 Valid driver’s licence and own car essential.
 Capable of motor vehicle ownership and insurance essential.
 Computer literate.
 Sound knowledge of the Labour Relations Act.
 Knowledge of other labour related legislation would be an advantage.
 Public sector knowledge is a strong recommendation.

This is an itinerant post and the successful applicant will be expected to sleep out from time to time.

A twelve month probationary period will apply.