BEE JUNIOR LABOUR ATTORNEY

Employment: Permanent
Location: Brooklyn, Pretoria East, Gauteng
Basic Salary: R 12 000 to 15 000 CTC (Negotiable depending on experience)
Qualification: Completed BCom Law degree, with completed articles and admitted as an attorney

• Admitted attorney with 2 – 3 years post-admission experience and proven track record in labour relations
• Young, presentable, and professional EE female (Black or Indian)
• Good working knowledge of labour legislation in particular the LRA, BCEA, OH&S, EEA and the Public Sector labour legislation
• Experience with collective bargaining /consultation with Trade Unions.
• Responsible for typing and compiling of own reports.
• Ability to do research, interpret case law and draft legal opinions
• The incumbent must have experience with trade union negotiations and recognition/collective agreement, strikes and lockouts.
• Knowledge of Section 197 transfers and retrenchments
• Good training and presentation skills (ER and IR training)
• Experience with public sector disciplinary processes
• Understanding of the PSA and Regulations, PFMA, NT Regulations and SMS handbook
• Integrity, strong work ethic and the desire to go the extra mile
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Consult with clients on Labour related matters across public and private sector
• Draft legal opinions in line with Labour Legislation and provide legal advice when required to do so.
• Initiate / chair disciplinary hearings
• Sound interpretation of labour legislation.
• Prepare charge sheets
• Draft and review employment contracts and all types of workplace policies
• Conduct investigations into allegations of misconduct and draft recommendations on disciplinary steps
• Represent clients at CCMA and at the Bargaining Councils
• Involved with collective bargaining/ consultation with Trade Unions
• Act as presiding official at disciplinary hearings.
• Evaluation of risks specifically related to non-compliance with legislation and policy