National ER Manager

Business Unit / Division: Tsebo Catering

Job Type Classification: Full Time

Location - Town / City: Sandton

About Us

The National Employee Relations manager will be responsible for overseeing the relationship between an organization and its employees . The National ER Manager will be tasked with ensuring that all employees are treated fairly and equitably, regardless of their position or seniority within the company, ensuring that the organization’s employees and management have a positive working relationship . As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity . We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more . Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients’ needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide continued advice and guidance to regions/units in matters relating to employee relations and by representing the company at both internal and external bodies (CCMA, BC, etc.) and ensure successful defence, settlements of mandates/disputes. Understanding of HR Business strategies as well as formulation thereof. Control the operation of all regional IR procedures, systems and practices in a manner that is in line with its value system and legislation. Effectively manage the implementation of all human resource functions and policies for the division. Ensure timeous and effective communication and training of HR policies, systems and procedures (including any changes) to line managers, HR staff and units, thereby ensuring compliance and consistency. Ensure sound employment and partnership relations between the company and its various interest groups of employees, their trade unions and bargaining councils, by representing the interests of the company at appropriate levels. Managing the legal compliance & risk management processes in terms of systems required to be instituted by applicable laws, including collective bargaining, consultation, dispute resolution, dismissal for operational requirements, employment equity and health & safety. Advise management on labour law and changes (LRA, BCEA, EEA, OHSA, COIDA etc.) as well as conduct training and facilitation of workshops/courses. Handle strikes, lock outs, work stoppages (go slows), disciplinary enquiries and grievances.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong judgement and problem-solving skills
• Excellent people skills
• Strong interpersonal and communicative skills (verbal and written)
• Attention to detail.
• Client service orientated.
• Sound knowledge of all labour related legislation.
• Computer literate
• Excellent report writing skills

Qualifications

• Matric
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Psychology / Human Resources or equivalent
• 5-8 years Senior Management experience within a similar role