Labour Relations Organisor - EC
Remuneration: Negotiable depending on experience
Location: East London
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 A LABOUR RELATIONS ORGANISER IN THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE

Applications are invited for the position of Labour Relations Organiser. The Labour Relations Organiser will be situated in the Eastern Cape Provincial Office, East London.

QUALIFICATIONS
A Degree / Diploma in Labour Relations, or a Grade 12 certificate; plus
3-5 years experience in a labour related environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/COMPETENCIES
Marketing of the organisation and recruitment of new members;
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;
Compiling accurate records and reports of cases and meetings of the union;
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;

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

This is an itinerant post and the successful applicant will be expected to sleep out from time to time.
A twelve month probationary period will apply.