Employee Relations Specialist
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Job Description
Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related valueadded products to global markets. Through our verticallyintegrated supply chain we grow source ripen pack process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocadogrowing footprint in the world we are recognised as the leading avocado experts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK Europe North America Latin America & Southern Africa.
Westfalia Fruit Estate has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced to be based in Tzaneen: Employee Relations Specialist
Requirements
Purpose of the role:
Key Responsibilities:
Disciplinary Hearings & Grievance Handling
- Chair or support disciplinary hearings and grievance resolutions.
- Provide CCMA case support including preparation of documents and witnesses.
- Ensure timely resolution of grievances and compliance with disciplinary procedures.
Labour Legislation Compliance
- Advise on BCEA LRA Sectoral Determinations and COIDA processes.
- Conduct induction for waged employees on company rules contracts and benefits.
- Maintain records of meetings protests and collective actions.
Audit Support
- Coordinate with internal/external auditors on ethical trade and labour compliance.
- Prepare for Department of Labour inspections.
- Deliver refresher training to employees on policies and rights.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Maintain strong relationships with unions CCMA and the Department of Labour.
- Coordinate Workers Committee and Village meetings ensuring followup on issues raised.
- Update employment contracts to reflect legislative or structural changes.
Wage Negotiations
- Support wage negotiation processes by gathering internal/external wage data.
- Draft and communicate settlement agreements.
- Ensure distribution of agreements to relevant stakeholders.
Education:
- Matric
- Postgraduate 3 years qualification in Labour Relation Human Resources or equivalent.
- Certificate in disciplinary procedures.
- Must have own car and be able to travel locally and nationally.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a labour relations within a unionised environment.
- Experience in Agriculture Farming FMCG or Retail will be advantageous.
- Must have experience in developing implementing and monitoring policies.
- Must have experience in develop training material and conduct internal IR related trainings.
Competencies
Knowledge
- Indepth understanding of South African labour laws and CCMA processes
- Familiarity with unionised environments.
- Knowledge of COIDA employee benefits and contract regulations
Skills
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
- Analytical thinking and sound judgement
- Must be able to fluent speaking in Sepedi.
Attitude/Behaviours
- Assertive and resilient under pressure
- Professional with high integrity and confidentiality
- Attentive to detail and highly organized
- Collaborative and peopleoriented
Benefits
The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package which comprises a provident fund insured benefits medical aid and an option to structure an annual bonus.
Interested and qualified internal applicants should forward their applications (including a detailed copy of the CV) to for the attention Orifha Luvhengo.
Closing date for applications will be 12 May 2025
NB: Should you not receive correspondence 01 July 2025 please regard your application as being unsuccessful.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
