Assistant Provincial Secretary GAUTENG
Remuneration: Negotiable depending on experience
Location: Gauteng
Education level: Degree
Job level: Mid/Senior
Own transport required: Yes
Travel requirement: Occasional
Type: Permanent

Job description
OUR CLIENT REQUIRES THE SERVICES OF A HIGHLY MOTIVATED INDIVIDUAL AS AN ASSISTANT PROVINCIAL SECRETARY (MANAGER) IN THE GAUTENG PROVINCE

Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Provincial Secretary (Manager). The Assistant Provincial Secretary (Manager) will be situated in Gauteng.

QUALIFICATIONS
A Degree / Diploma in Labour Relations, or a Grade 12 certificate; plus
5-10 years experience in a Human Resource or Labour related environment.
Supervisory/Junior Management experience will be a strong recommendation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/COMPETENCIES
The incumbent will be required to assist the Provincial Secretary in his/her day to day administrative responsibilities in the following areas:
Marketing of the organisation and recruitment of new members.
Managing the servicing of existing members and advising them of their rights in terms of the relevant labour legislations.
Representing and assisting members in terms of grievances, unfair labour practices and unfair dismissals disputes.
Addressing individual and collective rights and interest issues for members through relevant Collective Bargaining structures.
Compiling accurate records and reports of cases and meetings of the union.
Managing the organising and facilitating of various unions meetings.
Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
Ability to cope with a demanding workload and considerable travel, which include at night and over weekends.
Experience and knowledge in negotiating skills.
Basic financial knowledge in dealing with budgets and analysing of financial reports will be an advantage.
Strong supervision and administative skills and ability to manage Employees and a diverse grouping of members.
Ensuring Constitutional compliance of all structures of the union.
Ensuring the development of Employees and Shop Stewards through education and training initiatives.

Requirements of the successful candidate:
? Valid driver’s licence and own car essential.
? Capable of vehicle ownership and insurance.
? Computer literate.
? Sound knowledge of the Labour Relations Act.
? Knowledge of other labour related legislation would be an advantage.
? Public sector knowledge and proven management skills will be a strong recommendation.

This is an itinerant post and the successful applicant will be expected to sleep out from time to time.