DESIGNATED AGENT – National Employment Council 344 views

VACANCY
NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL FOR WELFARE AND
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following vacant position:

Main purpose of the job: The Designated Agent shall be certified and authorised by the Registrar of Labour on appointment by the NEC to enforce the observance of, and compliance with the NEC Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and Employment Code of Conduct (ECC) and to redress any labour relations disputes which occur in the Welfare and Educational Institutions Industry.
The successful candidate will report to the Chief Designated Agent and will perform the following duties and responsibilities among others:
⦁ Conciliates and Arbitrates labour disputes in accordance with the Labour Act.
⦁ Interprets labour legislation to all stakeholders in the Welfare and Educational Institutions.
⦁ Advises employers and employees on labour legislation.
⦁ Assists employers and employees in the formation of Works Council Committees.
⦁ Conducts training and labour briefings for members.
⦁ Carries out labour inspections concerning conditions of employment in the Welfare and Educational Institutions.
⦁ Collects levies and subscriptions from members and makes follow upon defaulting members.

Qualifications
⦁ ASocial Science degree or equivalent.
⦁ Adiploma in law and Conciliation and Arbitration would be an added advantage.
Experience
At least 5 years experience as labour officer or as a Designated agent. The ideal candidate should have a sound understanding of the Welfare and Educational Institutions Industry, labour law and practical experience with Conciliation mediation, Arbitration and compilation of determinations.

Attributes
⦁ Good industrial relations skills.
⦁ Interpersonal/ communication skills.
⦁ Computer literate.
⦁ Analytical and sound judgement.
⦁ Self-motivated with passion for results.
⦁ Integrity and professionalism.
⦁ Clean class 4 drivers’licence.
⦁ Able to work with minimum supervision.