DESIGNATED AGENT – JOHANNESBURG

Job Purpose: 

The position of a Designated Agent is required in terms of section 10.4 of the constitution of the National Bargaining Council for the Private Security Sector (“NBCPSS”) and its duties arise from section 33 of the Labour Relations Act 1995 as amended.

Requirements:

• Minimum of an appropriate Grade 12 certificate and/or equivalent.
• Post Matric Qualification in Labour Relations Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Law, Human Resource Management and/or relevant.
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in a Labour Relations environment.
• 1 – 2 years’ experience in Collective Bargaining or Labour Law Enforcement an advantage
• In possession of a current valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills & Expertise:

• Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration skills
• Knowledge of Labour Legislation and Bargaining Council’s Collective Agreements
• Conflict Resolution skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook & Power Point)
• Above average verbal and written communication and listening skills
• Ability to build strong effective relationships with all stakeholders, i.e., existing clients and potential clients as well as internal stakeholders, i.e., colleagues and management
• Must have good decision making and problem-solving skills
• Must have good analytical skills with attention to detail
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Good administration skills
• Good presentation skills
• Good interpersonal skills

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Promote, monitor, and enforce compliance with all Collective Agreements of the NBCPSS.
• Interpretation of all clauses of the Collective Agreements to enforce all Council
  Agreements and issue Compliance Orders to companies that are noncompliant.
• Calculate and determine the amounts owing to Council due to noncompliance, conciliate disputes on non-compliance and issue a certificate of outcomes if dispute is unresolved for case to be referred to Arbitration for independent Commissioner to Arbitrate.
• Conduct routine proactive and reactive inspections, and issue findings report.
• Discuss and explain inspection reports with stakeholders to avoid future noncompliance.
• Receive complainant cases to investigate for enforcement, decide on appropriate form of investigation to be undertaken and ensure quality case investigations within prescribed period.
• Attend to enquiries and requests related to the role and purpose of the Council and other matters related to the collective agreements and applicable legislation.
• Lead enforcement cases already referred to arbitration and ensure successful prosecution of cases during arbitration.
• Serving of marketing material to stakeholders during company visits and ensuring that all stakeholders regard the NBCPSS as a valuable partner.
• Planning and organising of daily, weekly, and monthly compliance and enforcement activities.
• Prepare and submit weekly route planning and activity reports.
• Perform perception surveys with Stakeholders.
• Negotiate, drafting and signing of settlement agreement with employer representatives and submit such agreement to commissioners for approval as an Arbitration award.
• Resolve all unresolved queries related to allocated companies with employer representatives.
• Execute (Serve to companies) legal documents such as compliance orders, notice of arbitration, writ of execution, and awards.
• Training and Educating Industry HR Practitioners and employees in relation to Council and or provisions of Agreements.
• Address employees on Agreements and compliance related issues.
• Always building stakeholder relationships with employer and employee representatives.
• Being a Custodian of the NBCPSS image and reputation, conduct oneself in a manner which will promote the Council.
• Cost centre management and control of cost items related to the function.

Remuneration Grade: Market related

Applications: 

To apply, follow one of the following two options. 

• Click Apply for this Position Below; OR;
• Email a fully completed and signed NBCPSS Job Application Form and a comprehensive CV to recruitment@nbcpss.org.za. On the subject line of the email kindly write ‘Application – Designated Agent – JOHANNESBURG’.

 Should you not hear from us 60 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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