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The Technology Innovation Agency was created by an act of the South African parliament on 24 November 2008. TIA is an initiative of the Department of Science & Technology that came into existence through the promulgation of the Technology Innovation Agency Act No.26 of 2008.
Job Advert Summary
The Labour Relations Specialist will be responsible to Implement and manage the day-to-day labour relations matters by providing employee relations guidance and advisory services.
TIA is a talent driven, customer- centric and impact focused organisation. In our endeavour to support technology innovation with socio-economic outcomes, we seek to infuse the organisation with team players that find resonance as value creators, agile thinkers, progressive attitudes, customer-centricity, dynamic work ethic and an optimistic disposition. We aim to harness these attributes in a manner that they culminate into a culture of teamwork, impact and accountability.
The Technology Innovation Agency endeavours to promote the careers of previously disadvantaged persons by applying the principles of the Employment Equity Act, as amended.
The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Minimum Requirements
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Labour Relations, Industrial Psychology, Law, or equivalent.
Postgraduate in Labour Relations will be an added advantage.
Work Experience
5 years Labour Relations experience in a unionized environment.
Proven experience personally handling and representing employers in:
Internal disciplinary hearings,
CCMA conciliation proceedings.
Solid exposure to CCMA arbitration and Labour Court matters
8 years’ experience in Employee Relations in a unionized environment and CCMA representation will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
Internal Processes
Develop, review and implement proactive employee relations policies and procedures.
Train the business on applicable policies, procedures, grievance procedures and applicable labour laws.
Maintain a complete LR case register (grievances, disciplinaries, disputes, referrals) and ensure all case files contain required documentation and correspondence.
Coordinate and support grievance and disciplinary processes (notices, chairing support, bundles, findings, outcomes) to ensure procedural and substantive fairness.
Initiate internal disciplinaries and represent the organisation and the CCMA conciliations and other dispute resolution platforms.
Stakeholder Relationship
Build relationship with Executives and Business unit heads to guide and advice the business on employee relations matters.
Manages the relationship between management and employees (or unions), ensuring compliance with labor laws, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, and resolving disputes.
Financial Perspective
Provide input to the development of the Labour relations budgets and forecasts.
Drive early settlement/withdrawal of matters where appropriate by preparing complete case files, advising line management, and exploring internal resolution before referral.
Learning and Growth
Keep up to date with labor legislation, jurisprudence, and industry trends.
Develop and deliver LR awareness sessions (grievances, discipline, code of conduct, union engagement) for line managers.
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