OUR CLIENT REQUIRES THE SERVICES OF A HIGHLY MOTIVATED INDIVIDUAL AS A
CASE MANAGEMENT OFFICER: LEGAL SERVICES AT THE NATIONAL OFFICE - HILLCREST, KWAZULU-NATAL

Applications are invited for the position of Case Management Officer: Legal Services. The Case Management Officer: Legal Services will be situated in the Legal Services Department, National Office Hillcrest, Kwazulu-Natal.

QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree or equivalent or Grade 12.
3 - 5 years experience in a Legal or Labour or Case Management related environment.
Extensive dispute resolution experience will be a strong recommendation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/COMPETENCIES
Co-ordinate all legal/dispute related matters for/on behalf of the Union;
Attend to all legal aspects including CCMA, Bargaining Councils, Labour Court and any other Dispute Resolution Forums;
Liaise with various Attorneys Nationally in consultation with the Manager: Legal Services;
Attend Attorney consultations with members where required;
Representing and assisting members in terms of grievances, unfair labour practices and unfair dismissals disputes;
Provide members with high quality service and advice relating to their employment and legal matters;
Ensuring the protection of members’ rights at all times;
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;
Provide assistance and guidance to Provinces in relation to case handling, and by utilising the Resource Centre;
Co-ordinate and monitor Provincial and National Case Logs (registers);
Managing the organising and facilitating of various Unions meetings;
Compiling accurate records and reports of cases and meetings of the Union;
Ensuring Constitutional compliance of all structures of the union;

Requirements of the successful candidate:
? Valid Code 08 (E or EB) driver’s licence and own car essential;
? Capable of motor vehicle ownership and insurance essential;
? Extensive dispute resolution experience will be a strong recommendation.
? Computer literate in Microsoft Office package.
? Sound knowledge of the Labour Relations Act and other labour related legislation.
? Good verbal and writing skills.

The selection process may include practical competency assessments.

This is an itinerant post and the successful applicant will be expected to regularly sleep out.
A twelve (12) month probationary period will apply.