Job Description

A position exists for a Labour Relations Practitioner within the Human Capital Management Department in Kruger National Park (KNP), reporting to the Manager: Labour Relations: KNP.

Purpose of the Job

To defend cases at the CCMA, facilitate the resolution of disputes between employees and supervisors, coordinate grievances and disciplinary investigations, render an advisory service, and conduct training on labour relations issues in order to contribute to a sound labour relations climate in the KNP.

Location

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

Requirements

• National Diploma in Labour Relations or Human Resources
• A degree in Human Resources or an advanced diploma in Labour Relations will be an added advantage.
• 3 to 4 years of relevant experience
• Mediation and facilitation skills
• Sound knowledge of all labour legislation, policies, regulations, processes, and procedures
• Communication Skills
• Quality Assurance Skills
• Listening Skills
• Customer Centric Skills
• High Level of Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Presentation and analytical skills
• Computer skills; including excel spreadsheets, word processing programs and e-mail at a highly proficient level.
• Organising resources to meet agreed objectives.
• Effective written and communication skills
• Report writing skills.
• Experience in initiating and/or chairing disciplinary hearings.
• Demonstrate a good track record at the CCMA (Conciliation, Mediation & Arbitration) and provide at least copies of six (6) CCMA arbitration Awards; and
• SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Valid Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory services on disciplinary and grievances investigations and hearings based on applicable policies, standard operating procedures, best practices and applicable legislation.
• Attend, represent and successfully defend SANParks’ cases at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA)
• Research case law and or outcomes of previous internal cases and advise both line management and employees.
• Provide training on policies and standard operating procedures.
• Track clients’ enquiries and give feedback.
• Setting up and coordinating meetings with internal stakeholders
• Liaise with line management, employees and trade unions.
• Register and update all disciplinary, grievances and appeals actions on HCM systems.
• Ensure documentation and storage of all information.
• Monitor compliance to stipulated timeframes to the Disciplinary and Grievance Standard Operating Procedures
• SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Assist in creating a climate of trust, cooperation, and stability in order to stimulate a harmonious and productive working environment which contributes to a respected reputation.
• Ensure capacity building and compliance to relevant labour legislation and codes of good practice (conduct joint training interventions on rights and responsibilities of employees, policies and procedures, role of shop stewards; between line management, employees and shop stewards).
• Train managers or supervisors on topics related to labour relations, such as working conditions and collective agreements.
• Facilitate information sessions to collect issues raised by employees and present them to the Manager: Labour Relations, KNP.
• To track and coordinate the details of grievances, disciplinary hearings and CCMA cases so that they are conducted and concluded within the stipulated timeframe.
• Assess risks associated with grievances and disciplinary actions and propose remedial action to Manager: Labour Relations, KNP
• Mediate discussions between line management and shop stewards in order to reconcile differences.
• Monitor line management and employees’ adherence to collective agreements.
• Monitor and accurately administer trade union membership in accordance with organisational rights agreements.

Please Note

• NB. The incumbents will be expected to provide their own accommodation outside the park hence the package took that into account.
• Appointment will be made in accordance with SANParks employment equity plan.
• If you have not been responded to within 14 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful.

Salary

R338,044.78 – R 552,147.84

Paterson Grade

C4

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Pumza Zici
Human Capital Management Department

• Email: Pumza.zici@sanparks.org
• Telephone: (013) 735 4204
• Postal Address: Private Bag x402, SKUKUZA, 1350

Documents Required

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Certified copies of ID and qualifications

Skills Required

• Problem Solving Skills
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Teamwork
• Attention to Detail
• Flexible
• Results Orientated
• Leading
• Trustworthy
• Literate