To play an advisory role on matters relating to legal compliance with employment law, employee misconduct and disciplinary action, poor performance incapacity, employee grievances and external dispute resolution (including representation at the Bargaining Council for the Clothing Manufacturing Industry and CCMA) across brands / divisions within TFG and TFG Africa.
In addition, to consult on more complex cases, assist with ensuring that TFG is compliant with legislation governing employment, assist with research and give input into the development of policies and training material as well as capacity building of internal customers.
Responsibilities :
- Assist line managers to resolve grievances
- Consult with line managers on cases of misconduct
- Provide guidance in terms of disciplinary processes
- Consult regarding FWWs and CFWWs
- Draft charges
- Review outcomes of enquiries to ensure fairness and consistency
- Consult with line managers on cases of poor performance and ill health incapacity
- Consult with line managers on S189 processes
- Prepare applications / affidavits / documents for CCMA processes
- Represent the company at the CCMA / BC – in limine, conciliation and arbitration
- Upload and update cases on ER system
- Keep abreast of developments in employment legislation and case law
- Assist with facilitation of ER training
- Ensure business compliance with labour legislation and case law
- Assist SPA : ER Domain with research and drafting ER related policies
- Provide input into development of ER related training material
- Provide input and guidance to ensure capacity building of ER consultants
Requirements :
Minimum 5 years functional ER experienceSolid experience of the clothing manufacturing industry and / or retail industryExperienced at representing at the Bargaining Council and CCMAAn HR-related or legal qualification is essential, and any ER related qualification, advantageousSolid knowledge of disciplinary and grievances proceduresSolid experience in representing the employer at conciliation, con / arb, in limine hearings and arbitrationThorough knowledge of employment law and labour legislation governing the clothing manufacturing industry and / or retail industry in SAKnowledge of employment law and labour legislation in other African countries is advantageousLitigation and drafting skills essentialThe ability to influenceFacilitation skillsExperience dealing with unionised environment is advantageousExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsResilience in the face of obstaclesAbility to work under pressureTeam orientatedHigh work ethicWillingness to share knowledge and capacitate othersMust be able to travel locally and outside of SAPreference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
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