Senior Employee Relations Specialist (12 Months Fixed Term Contract) at Johannesburg Roads Agency(JAR)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consult and advise management to ensure compliance with legislative and administrative requirements.
• Ensure that all cases of misconduct are dealt with in terms of the JRA Disciplinary Code and Procedure.
• Advise line managers on how to deal with different types of misconduct.
• Facilitate disciplinary processes working with ER Manager, line managers and supervisors.
• Participate in disciplinary hearings to provide testimony and monitoring proceedings.
• Investigate cases of misconduct, review and recommend employee disciplinary actions.
• Investigate sexual harassment cases and other complaints of non-acceptable actions and behaviour’s.
• Conduct other investigations as directed by Head: Corporate Services.
• Prepare witnesses and present cases of misconduct during internal disciplinary hearings.
• Advise management on employee suspensions and alternative work placement after analysing the gravity and circumstances surrounding the commissioning of the alleged misconduct.
• Represent JRA in conciliation and arbitration cases.
• Liaise with the Head: Corporate Services on sensitive cases of misconduct.
• Prepare reports and keep records of all investigations and hearings.

REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations or NQF equivalent.
• Post-Graduate qualification in Labour Law will be an added advantage.
• 8 years’ experience in the Employee Relations environment, inclusive of 5 years at middle management or specialist level in employee relations.
• Practical experience in presenting cases at CCMA/Bargaining Council.
• Hands on experience in investigating and presenting cases of misconduct.
• Knowledge of relevant legislations, case law, human resource practices and principles.

 Applications requirements: 

• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV). 
• Applicants should take note that they can be required to provide proof of original documents during the selection process. 
• You will be requested to provide a brief description of your work experience relating to the vacancy. 
• Applicants with membership to professional bodies need to provide a membership number and expiry date. 
• If you are an internal applicant, your employee number will be required. 
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