Ameer Gamza

I am a motivated and detail-oriented Labour Relations professional with a BCom Law degree and hands-on experience in employee relations within the public sector. I have a proven ability to handle misconduct, grievances, and dispute matters, including conducting investigations and representing the employer in disciplinary hearings. I have strong knowledge of labour legislation and public service regulations, and I excel at communication and conflict management.

Employee Relations Intern at Western Cape Education Department (2025-01 – Present)

• Conduct investigations into misconduct, grievance, and dispute matters
• Assist with the initiation and management of disciplinary processes
• Represent the employer in disciplinary hearings and labour-related matters
• Draft submissions, memoranda, reports, and case-related documentation
• Monitor and manage case timeframes to ensure procedural compliance
• Provide guidance and advice to management on labour relations matters
• Assist with conciliation and arbitration processes
• Liaise with organised labour and relevant stakeholders regarding employee relations matters
• Maintain records, statistics, and confidential employee relations documentation
• Assist with appeal documentation and case management processes
• Keep abreast of labour legislation, collective agreements, and recent case law developments
• Support collective bargaining, consultations, and labour relations meetings
• Conduct administrative duties related to misconduct, grievances, disputes, and labour relations functions
• Assist with training and support on labour relations processes and procedures
• Prepare meeting documentation, minutes, submissions, notices, and correspondence
• Promote sound labour relations and compliance within the department
• Assist management with dispute prevention and conflict resolution strategies

Sales Assistant (1 year experience) at Sportsman's Warehouse (2023-12 – 2024-12)

• Consistently achieved sales targets through strong customer engagement
• Identified customer needs and recommended suitable products
• Applied upselling and cross-selling techniques to maximise sales
• Resolved customer queries professionally and maintained strong product knowledge
• Assisted with merchandising and stock presentation to support sales performance

Refugee Rights Consultant at UCT Refugee Rights Clinic (2023-07 – 2023-09)

• Assisted clients with asylum and citizenship applications through consultations
• Drafted legal documents and submissions for cases
• Conducted legal research to support client applications
• Managed case administration and maintained confidential client records

– Wynberg Boys High School (2015 – 2019)

BCom Law in Law – Eduvos University (2021 – 2024)