JOB SPECIFICATION & RECRUITING PROFILE OF VACANCY 08 February 2018 The following vacancy exists at NSFAS

Position

Senior Manager:

Type & Grade

Employee Relations

Vacancy No

64 of 2017/2018

Department & Unit

Corporate Services

Permanent – Grade 13

POSITION OVERVIEW The purpose of the position is to provide a specialist Employee / Industrial Relations service. The aims include to maintain good relations between the employee, management and the representative union; improving employee morale and minimising risk of collective conflict, disputes and industrial action that may impact on the operational requirements of the Entity. The job incumbent should provide effective guidance and support to managers in respect of all employee relations matters.

POSITION OVERVIEW 1. Manage Employment Relations 2. Employee Relations Policies & Processes 2.1.1. Policy development, implementation, monitoring and review; ensure compliance with all Labour Legislation applicable to the Entity 2.1.2. Interpreting, and conduct quality advice on ER/IR related matters in accordance with the relevant legislation. 2.1.3. Advises management on all ER/IR issues in line with the relevant legislation 3. Manage relationship with organised labour; 3.1.1. Deal with the Trade Unions as per the Labour Relations Act,

3.1.2. Co-ordinate engagements with management and committees 3.1.3. Dispute resolution including the co-ordinations of bargaining processes. 4. Manage CCMA and Labour Court proceedings; Prepare for and attend all CCMA proceedings timeously. Ensure all relevant people attend the necessary CCMA proceedings (conciliation and arbitration) and ensure such people are prepared and coached accordingly 5. Establish and maintain Workers Committees required 6. Ensures that the Company disciplinary and grievance procedures are administered fairly and consistently as per the policies and procedures. Arrange and attend disciplinary and grievance enquiries, and chair such enquiries when necessary. 7. Ensure, in cooperation with the HR Executive, that all managers are trained and developed in the necessary ER/IR requirements and policies on an annual basis or as the need may arise. Ensure all managers are fully trained and competent in chairing of disciplinary and grievance enquiries. 8. Reduce potential industrial conflict through the development of a positive employee relations environment - ensure a climate of trust and high ethical conduct amongst employees and management. 9. Submit monthly, quarterly and any other related reports as required.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Minimum requirements 

3 years post matric HR or IR Management qualification (or related qualification)

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A minimum of 10 years in HR or related experience of which at least 5 years in an ER/IR managerial / specialist capacity

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Experience in working in a unionised environment

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Knowledge of prevailing legislation; Constitution, Public Service Legislative, LRA, BCEA, EEA PSCBC resolutions and GPSSBC Resolutions, PFMA and relevant legislative directives

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Thorough knowledge of all relevant legislation; Excellent understanding of CCMA and Labour Court processes; Experience in negotiations with organised labour; Experience in handling internal grievances, disciplinary matters and CCMA matters; Understanding management of bargaining forums

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Valid Driver’s License

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Advance computer literacy and ability to work with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel and other relevant software packages (MS Office suite)

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Beneficial skills and experience 

LLB with Specialisation in Labour Law

Competencies 

Strategic Capability and Leadership

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People Management & Empowerment

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Programme & Project Management

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Financial Management

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Change Management

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Analytical thinking & Problem solving skill

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Communicates effectively on all levels

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Good general human resources management skills

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Ability to complete remuneration/wage calculations for the purpose of wage negotiations

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Very good interpersonal relationship skills, negotiation skills, organizing & facilitation skills

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Highly motivated individual with strong self-management skills

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Strong assertiveness with diplomacy

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Good conceptualisation skills

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Ability to influence others positively

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Leadership skills

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Strong conflict management & resolution skills

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Maintain confidentiality

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High level of trustworthiness and ethical decision-making

REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS Remuneration Package: R 948 147 – R 1 116 918 per annum Total Cost to Company per annum inclusive of all benefits and company contributions. Benefits and Conditions: Compulsory Medical Aid, Pension Fund & Annual Structured Bonus inside Cost to Company

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JOB DETAILS Closing date: 17th February 2018 NSFAS offers a competitive executive remuneration package, inclusive of a range of benefits such as medical aid and pension fund. Interested applicants should send a letter of application together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic qualifications, ID and names of three contactable referees to: Fayroes Sherry via email: [email protected] Enquiries: Tel 021 763 3200 Shortlisted applicants will hear from NSFAS by 15th March 2018. If you do not hear from NSFAS within two months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

“NSFAS is committed to employment equity.

Preference will be given to candidates who improve

employment equity targets and ratios.” RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING: NSFAS may recognize experience in lieu of the Minimum Stipulated Formal Qualifications on condition that the Experience is Specific, Relevant and Appropriate for the vacant position as part of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) measures. The assessment of suitability is at the sole discretion of NSFAS, and no further correspondence would be entered into regarding the outcome. In this regard, candidates are required to include this aspect in their motivation letter for consideration, and may be required to undergo a competency evaluation prior to appointment.

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