Employee Relation Manager

Cape Town
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Legal General
Reference: 187359

Apply before Jun 12 2026 | 12 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Bidvest Prestige

ROLE PURPOSE

To provide Industrial Relations expertise & ensure relevant legislative adherence.

MAIN OUTPUTS

Manage relationships with unions & ensure that the Company's treatment of employees is consistent with its core business values and objectives.
Maintain knowledge of related rules and regulations, including all applicable Labour laws, to ensure adherence to compliance and meet reporting requirements.
Collaborate with different business areas to provide employees, employee representatives and management with knowledge and awareness of relevant laws, associated regulations as well as requirements.
Act as the custodian of all internal industrial relations-oriented Company policies and procedures ensuring that such are always seamlessly implemented and legally compliant
Monitor Company adherence to relevant labour legislation (LRA, EEA, BCEA, OHSA etc) through both the development and implementation of all industrial relations-oriented policies, procedures and internal documentation.
Tend to all internal training of Company policies and procedures, industrial relations-oriented employee correspondence and CCMA cases
Prepare bundles for all CCMA and Bargaining Council matters
Represent area of responsibility at the Bargaining Council and with associated CCMA processes to effectively resolve disputes.
Resolving employee disputes, including union negotiations, strikes, mutual interest disputes, wage negotiations, section 189/ 197 processes and mutual separation agreements, through consultation and act as a mediator to harmonize working relations.
Monitor and advise business on shop floor industrial or employee relations environment.
Advise on adherence to labour legislation, conditions of employment and other related industrial matters and highlight potential risks.
Represent the organization in conducting client specific union and employee-related negotiations, monthly workplace meetings and union meetings; facilitating a favorable outcome for the organization.
Maintain accurate records & compile reports: Learning & Development & ER activities
Stay abreast with the applicable labor statutes: LRA, BCEA & SDA

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

The Applicant must meet the following requirements:

National Diploma in Human Resources Management and/or Industrial Psychology preferable
Registration with SABPP (advantageous)
Matric (Senior Certificate)
Valid SA Drivers’ License
10 years’ experience in Industrial Relations or within the People Management field
Labour Legislation
MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project & MS Outlook (Intermediate skill level),
Sound knowledge of applicable HC legislation: LRA, EEA, BCEA, SDA

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES

Initiative/Proactivity
Deadline Driven & Highly Motivated
Stress Tolerant
Excellent Written Communication
Customer Focus
Co-ordination, Planning & Scheduling
Problem Analysis
People Development
Teamwork & Partnering
Relationship Building
Interactive Reasoning
Excellent Oral Communication

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About Bidvest Prestige

Bidvest Prestige is the largest and leading specialist in world-class outsourced solutions in Southern Africa, Mauritius and Namibia. We boast a highly skilled workforce and have been a prominent force in the cleaning industry since 1993.

A company with a rich history in the South African landscape, Bidvest Prestige boasts a national footprint as well as international ties in Mauritius and we have been fundamental in the establishment of various industry organisations ensuring the integrity of our company and our people towards our clients.

We’re always looking for the best people. If you want to join the dynamic Bidvest Prestige team, view the latest vacancies and apply on our career portal.