Position Summary: Bargaining Council Designated Agent
Our client, specializing in the labour relations industry in the Gauteng region (offices based in Roodepoort), is seeking a Bargaining Council Designated Agent (Relief Agent/Special Projects), who would fit in well with their dynamic team. Reporting into the CEO and Compliance Manager on all matters.
Behavioural Competency
Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
Accuracy & Attention to detail
Maintain confidentiality.
Works well under pressure and meet targets.
Able to work independently.
Ethically sound and no criminal record
Duties include the following, but not limited to:
Enforce collective agreement by ensuring primary compliance in that all new and unregistered establishments comply by registering with the Bargaining Council
Explain the collective agreement to new clients, employees, and established engagements.
Ensure recruitment of new establishments and employees
Conduct on-site inspections to ensure full compliance.
Promote and monitor collective agreement compliance.
Issue compliance orders to non-compliant establishments
Deliver and ensure compliance orders are received and signed off by the establishment.
Must be the face of the Bargaining council by ensuring a presentable, approachable, and welcoming front to all members.
Ensure planned visits to member establishments at least once or twice per year.
Constant and consistent communication with member establishments and employees updating them of any legislative changes via phone e-mail or visit.
Attend to member queries, concerns and resolve them timeously.
Manage negotiation and mediation processes between establishment owners and employees.
Ensure prompt responses to all e-mail correspondences.
Manage and ensure hand deliveries of all compliance notices.
Engage Case Managers to ensure Compliance orders submissions for processing.
Arrange settlement agreements with clients in liaison with the Legal and Compliance Manager
Prepare, submit weekly and monthly reports.
Ensure all relevant data is uploaded onto the SAP system.
Opening of new files for new establishments
Prepare document packs for client meetings.
Manage travel and client engagements in a cost-effective manner.
In addition to the day-to-day functions, this Agent will be primarily involved in specific projects or specific matters requiring attention, to assist the Legal & Compliance Manager in relation to planning and handling specific projects or matters and attending to specific cases. The Relief Agent/Special Projects Agent will be required to assist in all Regions and there may be extensive travel involved.
Requirements:
B Degree will be an advantage but not a requirement
Post graduate qualification in Labour Relations
Experience working on SAP.
Detailed knowledge of Bargaining Councils – History, Functions, Processes and Structures
2 Years’ Bargaining Council experience
2 Years’ Labour Relations/Law experience
Computer literate in MS Office
Willing to travel to regions and possess a valid Driver’s Licence
Remuneration: R20 000 CTC – including travel and cell phone allowance.
If you don’t hear from us within 3 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
