PERMANENT SENIOR MANAGER IN EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND WELLNESS VACANCY AT NSFAS

NSFAS invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Senior Manager in Employee Relations and Wellness vacancy. The Closing Date for applications is the 1st October 2024

NSFAS

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES TO APPLY THE FOLLOWING VACANT POSITIONS:

POSITION: SENIOR MANAGER: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND WELLNESS

VACANCY NO: 27 of 2024/25

TYPE & GRADE: D3 – PERMANENT

LOCATION: CAPE TOWN

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

NQF Level 8 qualification in Labour Relations/ Human Resources or related field
At least 8 years’ experience in employee relations with at least 5 years’ experience in a managerial role
Extensive knowledge and experience dealing with dispute resolutions
Proven experience in developing and implementing health and wellness programs.
Knowledge of the South African Labour law

Preferred

NQF Level 9 qualification in Labour Relations/ Human Resources or related field
10 years’ experience in dealing with Labour Relations matters

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Listening skills
Conflict management skills
Negotiation skills
Persuasion and influential skills
Teamwork
Attention to detail
Time management
Working under pressure
Decision making and problem-solving skills
Collaboration
Diversity management

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Relationship management

Engage and represent NSFAS in all negotiations such as wage, conditions of employment, CCMA and labour court matters.
Organize and keep records of labour meetings with management.
Coordinate and facilitate disciplinary hearings and represent NSFAS in all external proceedings accordingly.
Communicate the contents of all bargaining agreements to management and employees for implementation.
Conduct a compliance audit on the implementation of the collective agreement.
Ensure bargaining agreement is submitted with plans on how to address the challenges if any.
Ensure all customer queries are responded to within 3 days. If not finalized a follow up email needs to be sent on the progress of the incident

Provide line manager support

Provide guidance and coaching to HRBP’s, line managers and employees on employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.
Communicate union requests for meetings to all employees within a reasonable period.
Advice line managers in the drafting of charge sheets and notices of disciplinary hearings.
Proactively identify and mitigate against all employees’ relations risks in the organisation.
CCMA cases are investigated and ensure that the employer is represented at the CCMA.
Ensure effective maintenance document and record control of all disciplinary actions.

People Management

Build and lead an effective and cohesive team through the effective management of departmental resources.
Lead the implementation of talent acquisition, succession planning, development, and retention strategies for the Unit.
Lead the enhancement of relevant knowledge and skills through continuous coaching, mentoring and nurturing of the Unit’s talent.
Lead and drive a high-performance culture by translating and communicating the annual performance goals and measures based on agreed upon objectives.
Drive a working environment that augments employee engagement, recognition and productivity
Lead and drive the management of poor performance and disciplinary matters in line with the NSFAS’s policies and procedures

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Interested applicants must apply via this link: Senior Manager Employee relations and Wellness

CLOSING DATE: 01 OCTOBER 2024

Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes.

Enquiries: Email: thokozilem@nsfas.org.za

Interested applicants Interested applicants must complete an NFSAS Employment Application Form CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic qualifications, and names of three contactable referees.

NSFAS Senior Manager: Employee Relations and Wellness Vacancy

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