Employee Relations Consultant at Capitec Bank

Purpose Statement

This position is open to applicants in Gauteng and Western Cape

• To provide specialist Employee/Labour relations advice and training to Capitec Bank employees and management on all aspects of Employee Relations related matters.
• To ensure that Employee Relations policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Represent Capitec Bank at the CCMA in the event of disputes

Experience

Minimum:

• At least 3-5 years’ specialist experience within a Labour / Employee Relations environment, including CCMA, Labour Court, Disciplinary, EE etc
• Proven experience in conducting conciliations and arbitrations at the CCMA
• Proven experience in conducting, initiating and chairing disciplinary hearings

Ideal:

• Experience with the negotiation process with unions would be an added advantage
• Proven experience in conducting research for the draft of new or updating of existing ER policies and practices
• Experience within a banking / financial / retail environment would be an added advantage

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Labour Law or Industrial/Employee Relations

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• A relevant post-graduate qualification in Labour Law or Industrial/Employee Relations

Knowledge

Minimum:

Knowledge of:

• Employee / Labour Relations practices & procedures
• Legislation related to Employee Relations
• Processes of conducting conciliation and arbitration at the CCMA
• Processes of conduction disciplinary hearings
• Processes of investigation

Ideal:

Knowledge of:

• Capitec Bank policies and procedures related to ER
• Capitec Bank branch products
• Capitec Bank branch systems

Skills

• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Communications Skills
• Consultation skills
• Negotiation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Planning, organising and coordination skills
• Administration Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Change Management Skills
• Facilitation Skills
• Presentation Skills

Conditions of Employment

• A valid driver's license and own vehicle is required
• Willingness to travel nationally on a regular basis
• Contactable via own mobile phone
• Clear criminal and credit record