Senzokuhle Humphry Ngcobo

• Advise the business on best practice in terms of Employee Relations matters and other Legislation that impact on Employee Relations.
• Study, interpret and advise all business units on applicable Labour Legislation and ensure compliance where applicable.
• Ensure the updating, interpretation and implementation of Organization Policies, Procedures and Agreements.
• Prepare and present best practice solutions to the business to minimize risks, including management reporting and benchmarking statistics.
• Conduct research, study, interpret and advise business on new and/or updated Labour Legislation.
• Investigate the financial and other implications of legislative changes in conjunction with the Group Employee Relations manager and other
• Specialists, and devise and implement solutions to minimize the potential risk.
• Benchmark against best practices and ensure best practice is followed with regard to the Employee Relations Framework and practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of tools and best practices within Employee Relations.
• Day to day HR/ IR advice to Managers/ Directors/ Employees. - Ability to maintain confidentiality and objectivity even when dealing with controversial issues.
• Chairing Disciplinary hearings.
• Appearances at the CCMA for inter alia:
• Con/Arb processes,
• Conciliations,
• Arbitrations,
• In limine’s,
• Rescission Hearings.
• Dealing with internal grievances (Group and individual).
• Counseling, Evaluation and Training of staff.
• Incapacity Investigations (Poor Work Performance and Ill Health).
• Facilitating Retrenchment procedures.
• Drafting / or perusing of Recognitions agreements/ wage and or any other agreements pertaining to Employee/ Union related matters.
• Strike attendances and settlements.
• Development and presentation of courses (Junior to management level) on:
• Industrial Relations inter alia.
• CCMA preparations and representation during conciliations and/ or arbitrations.
• Conduct disciplinary inquiries and/ or grievance procedures.
• Store/Head Office preparation for Department of Labour inspections.
• Review and/ or any other relevant litigation work to the Labour Court.
• Formulating and implementing HR policies and/ or procedures.
• Drafting of written correspondence to the Department of Labour.
• Ability to prepare and interpret policies and statistical reports.
• Ability to effectively prepare and efficiently maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to plan and coordinate meetings, programs, and activities

Managing Labour Risk

• Develop and implement company policies that align with current labor laws to avoid legal risks and ensure fair treatment for employees.
• Foster an environment where employees feel comfortable expressing concerns or grievances. Address these promptly and professionally.
• Conduct regular audits to assess any potential labor risks, such as wage compliance, health and safety issues, or the likelihood of union action.
• Maintain an open and transparent dialogue with union representatives. Establishing a collaborative relationship which helps to avoid labor disputes.

Educate/Facilitation

• Provide regular training for management and supervisors on labor laws, conflict resolution, and effective leadership to reduce the chances of incidents that could lead to labor disputes.
• Support and Guide
• Conduct Incapacity investigation (Ill-health and or Performance)
• Harassment Investigation

Facilitation

• Facilitated a learning environment that is inclusive, welcoming, and encouraging, where everyone feels comfortable expressing their ideas and asking questions.
• Trained group of about 80 new employees every fortnight.
• Facilitated learning to current employees with regards to new developments in either policies, procedures or systems.
• Lead a team of learning facilitators

Technical and Service training