Senior ER Consultant - Parow - Western Cape

TFG Human Resources; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail organization in Cape Town is seeking an experienced ER Advisor to provide guidance on legal compliance and employee relations matters. The successful candidate will assist with grievances and disciplinary processes, ensuring adherence to employment law. Strong knowledge of the clothing manufacturing and retail industry is essential. This role comes with a preference for designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of functional ER experience.
• Solid knowledge of disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of employment law and labour legislation in SA.

Responsibilities

• Assist line managers to resolve grievances.
• Represent the company at the CCMA/BC.
• Consult with line managers on cases of misconduct.

Skills

Employment Law Knowledge

Strong Negotiating Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Facilitation Skills

Ability to Influence

Education

HR-related or legal qualification

ER-related qualification

Job description

Position Description:

To play an advisory role on matters relating to legal compliance with employment law, employee misconduct and disciplinary action, poor performance incapacity, employee grievances, and external dispute resolution (including representation at the Bargaining Council for the Clothing Manufacturing Industry and CCMA) across brands/divisions within TFG and TFG Africa.

In addition, to consult on more complex cases, assist with ensuring that TFG is compliant with legislation governing employment, assist with research, and give input into the development of policies and training material as well as capacity building of internal customers.

Responsibilities:

• Assist line managers to resolve grievances
• Consult with line managers on cases of misconduct
• Provide guidance in disciplinary processes
• Consult regarding FWWs and CFWWs
• Draft charges
• Review outcomes of enquiries to ensure fairness and consistency
• Consult with line managers on cases of poor performance and ill health incapacity
• Consult with line managers on S189 processes
• Prepare applications, affidavits, and documents for CCMA processes
• Represent the company at the CCMA/BC – in limine, conciliation, and arbitration
• Upload and update cases on ER system
• Keep abreast of developments in employment legislation and case law
• Assist with facilitation of ER training
• Ensure business compliance with labour legislation and case law
• Assist SPA: ER Domain with research and drafting ER-related policies
• Provide input into the development of ER-related training material
• Provide input and guidance to ensure capacity building of ER consultants

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of functional ER experience
• Solid experience in the clothing manufacturing industry and/or retail industry
• Experienced in representing at the Bargaining Council and CCMA
• An HR-related or legal qualification is essential; ER-related qualification is advantageous
• Solid knowledge of disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Experience in representing the employer at conciliation, con/arb, in limine hearings, and arbitration
• Thorough knowledge of employment law and labour legislation governing the clothing manufacturing and/or retail industry in SA
• Knowledge of employment law and labour legislation in other African countries is advantageous
• Litigation and drafting skills are essential
• Strong negotiating skills
• The ability to influence
• Facilitation skills
• Experience dealing with unionized environments is advantageous
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent listening skills
• Attention to detail
• Resilience in the face of obstacles
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong customer service orientation
• Team-oriented
• High work ethic
• Willingness to share knowledge and capacitate others
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to travel locally and outside of SA

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.