ER Officer - Transnet

Position Purpose:

To ensure in partnership with all stakeholders on shift, the continuous “hands-on” pro-active implementation, management
and maintenance of fair employee relations, (Legislation, Policy, Practices, and Procedures) which are consistent throughout the terminal.

Position outputs:

• Manage Trade Union Representation iro. Recognition agreement.
• Drafting and monitoring the distribution of business communication, ops briefs, and newsletters.
• Solve and manage individual group grievances and other issues through consultation/negotiation and recommendations within
• laid down policy
• Advise/ Line Managers and employees regarding E.R. issues (Training).
• Advise/Assist employees on basic rights, and E.R. procedure (Proactive).
• Schedule disciplinary hearings and ensure procedural fairness and compliance with the process.
• Guide presiding officers during disciplinary hearings in order to ensure consistency and procedural fairness.
• Manage industrial action/conflict on the shop floor by negotiations, consulting, and setting up action plans in conjunction with ER Manager.
• Preparation of releases.
• Preparation of documentation for arbitrations in conjunction with ER Manager.
• Submission of weekly/ monthly E.R. reports to the ER Manager.
• Conduct internal training in respect of disciplines, grievances, disputes procedures and knowing your rights and duties

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree or National Diploma in Employee Relations or Human Resources Management, with a focus/ majoring in Employee Relations or equivalent

• 3 to 5 years of practical work experience in Employee Relations.

Competencies:

• 3 Years of practical experience in Industrial Relations.
• Knowledge of all policies and HR functions.
• Knowledge of Legislation (LRA, BCE, E.E., OHSA), Conciliation, Dispute Resolution and Mediation.
• High level of communication.
• Computer literate.