Vacancy : Designated Agent

BCFMIKZN; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A Bargaining Council organization in Durban is seeking a Compliance Officer to ensure adherence to collective agreements. You will be responsible for conducting inspections, engaging with clients, and addressing compliance issues. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, is proactive in problem-solving, and is adept in MS Office. A valid Driver’s License and experience in a similar environment are necessary.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the S.A. Labour Relation Act, B.C.E. Act, and Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Experience working on BCX.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Enforce collective agreements and ensure compliance.
• Explain agreements to clients and employees.
• Conduct on-site inspections.
• Promote compliance of agreements with establishments.
• Respond to member queries and concerns promptly.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Multi-tasking and time-management

Communication skills

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Adaptability

Education

B Degree

Matric

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Requirements

• Must have worked in a Bargaining Council or similar environment
• B Degree will be an advantage but not a requirement
• Broad and specific understanding of S. A. Labour Relation Act, B.C.E. Act and Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Experience working on BCX
• Computer literate in MS Office
• Willing to travel to other regions
• Valid Driver’s License
• Matric

Skills and Experience Required

• Ability to adhere to and execute instructions.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive with strong problem-solving abilities to ensure timely and accurate resolution of reconciling items / problems.
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, showing the ability to manage self and prioritise tasks. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise to ensure a timely and accurate resolution is obtained.
• Ability to work under pressure and within a deadline-driven environment.
• MS Office skills, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Level of adaptability.

Duties

• Enforce the collective agreement by ensuring primary compliance in that all new and unregistered establishments comply by registering with the Bargaining Council.
• Explain the collective agreement to new clients, employees and established engagements.
• Ensure recruitment of new establishments and employees.
• Conduct on-site inspections to ensure full compliance.
• Promote and monitor collective agreement compliance.
• Issue compliance orders to non-compliant establishments.
• Deliver and ensure compliance orders are received and signed off by the establishment.
• Must be the face of the Bargaining Council by ensuring a presentable, approachable and welcoming front to all members.
• Constant and consistent communication with member establishments and employees.
• Attend to member queries, concerns and resolve them timeously.
• Ensure prompt responses to all e-mail correspondences.
• Arrange settlement agreements with clients.
• Prepare, submit weekly and monthly reports.
• Ensure filing is kept up to date.
• Prepare document packs for client meeting.