SUMMARY:
To provide administrative support to the Employee Relations Office.

POSITION INFO:

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide administrative support to the Employee Relations Office.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Coordinates office management activities for the Director: Employee Relations:

• Performs a variety of administrative functions to support the ER Office
• Generate reports on case management and submit on a monthly basis
• Fulfils the secretarial duties within the Employee Relations Office
• Plans and coordinates arrangements for stakeholders (unions) and management, workshops and formal forum meetings.
  • Processing claims/purchases on ITS System accurately.
  • Makes travel arrangements, compiles and maintains travel requisitions and records, prepares itineraries and all the necessary paperwork for workshops and conferences.
  • Responsible for vetting of all union membership application forms for processing by HR Back Office
  • Providing union membership reports monthly.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Good command of the English language
• Inter-personal skills
• Time management
• Attention to detail.
• Confidentiality
• Good work ethic
• Proficient Knowledge of Microsoft Office package skills
• Writing Skills

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

Matric/Grade 12

Minimum Experience:

Minimum of 2 to 5 years’ experience in employee relations environment.

Advantage:

Labour Law Certificate

Other Requirements:

• Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role.
• May be required to work overtime.

SCREENING QUESTIONS

1. Do you have Matric/Grade 12
2. Do you have 2 to 5 years’ experience in employee relations environment or related field.