ER Specialist at University of Cape Town (2023-08 – Present)
- Case management, including representing the University internally and externally (e.g., CCMA)
- Liaise with the University external attorneys and ensuring that Line Managers and HRBP's are well prepared for the cases
- Stakeholder engagement
- Training, coaching, and mentoring of HRBP's and Line Managers in respect of range of ER related services
- Providing advisory service to HRBP's and clients
- Servicing sub consultative forum including minutes writing
- Reviewing and maintaining policies and procedures
- Dealing with any interlocutory applications on behalf of the University
- Dealing with all misconduct matters incl. sexual harassment, bullying, etc.
- Provide training to staff members on policies
- Serve on Advisory Panel in relation to bullying complaint/policy
- Acting as ER Manager in the event the ER Manager is on leave
Labour Relations Officer (Part Time) at Maluti TVET College (2016-10 – 2023-07)
- Responsible for all labour related matters incl. investigations
- CCMA & Bargaining Council representation
- Prosecuting at internal disciplinary hearings and other TVET Colleges
- Chairing of disciplinary hearings at other TVET Colleges
- Advising the Principal and Management on labour matters and/or disputes
- Dealing with grievances
- Advising on policy formulation and policies
- Research on recent labour trends
- Advice staff on ethical conduct
- Ensuring smooth relationship between employer and organised labour
- Facilitation of training on policies, Code of Conduct and other employee relations training
- Assists with drafting of contracts of employment especially fixed term
- Compiling of monthly, quarterly and yearly ER reports
- Dealing with any interlocutory applications on behalf of the employer
- Misconduct investigations including fraud, corruption, unethical behaviour etc.
Part time Panellist at GPSSBC (2014-10 – Present)
ER Specialist at South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) (2015-04 – 2016-05)
- Responsible for the collective bargaining process and associated structures
- Review substantive agreements and support the organisation in monitoring compliance and implementation
- Facilitate operational and tactical meetings with the union to ensure resolution of matters discussed
- Liaise with union representatives/officials regarding union rights
- Ensure that bargaining structures subscribe to legislative requirements
- Develop frameworks and forums to harmonise the employee, union and employer relationship
- Advice on disciplinary and grievance procedures
- Research trends in the labour relations discipline and advice management on alignment and compliance
- Analyse case law and draft opinions for case preparations
- Investigate necessary authorities and advice management on the course of action, presenting impact of decisions
- Conduct an analysis of industry trends and practices in order to identify best practices
- Review and audit employment policies and procedures to ensure alignment with legislation
- Facilitate consultation processes with employees, union representatives and management on changes to conditions of employment
- Identify employee relations needs and gaps and facilitate the relevant training/workshops as subject matter expert
- Liaise with CCMA and other stakeholders on disciplinary, bargaining and compliance matters
- Represent the group at the CCMA
- Manage discipline and grievances within the group
- Provide expert advice to management including the CEO on labour related issues
Assistant Director: Employee Relations - Disciplinary Matters at Department of Police, Roads & Transport (2011-11 – 2014-07)
- Implementation and reviewing of labour related policies, procedures, practices and strategies
- Provide high quality labour relations services and advice to Managers
- Advice employees on labour related matters
- Ensure proper and accurate record keeping mechanism in respect of all disciplinary and disputes handled within the department
- Facilitate resolution of grievances, training and awareness programmes to staff on the disciplinary code, grievance procedure and the code of conduct
- Ensure compliance with the labour relations policy framework, procedures and legislation
- Identify labour relations training needs, trends and propose corrective measures
- Conduct misconduct investigations (i.e. corruption, fraud, theft, etc.)
- Represent the department at the disciplinary hearings
- Chairing of disciplinary hearing within the department and in another department
- Represent the department at the Bargaining Council and/or CCMA
Part Time Panellist at ELRC (2011-07 – 2012-03)
Panellist at SALGBC (2010-11 – 2011-03)
Level A Commissioner at CCMA (2006-01 – 2010-04)
Protective Services Officer at Rand Water (1990-02 – 2005-12)
