Job Description

Hello Future Employee and Industrial Relations Specialist II

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our talented team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

You will be responsible for managing and facilitating workplace relations, ensuring compliance with South African labour laws. You will be required to provide expert guidance on retrenchments, dispute resolution, disciplinary processes, grievances and engagement with trade unions and regulatory bodies. In addition, you will be required to provide guidance, support, and advice to line management on Employee Relations and Industrial Relations issues.

Are you someone who can:

Job Description

Manage costs / expenses within approved budget to achieve cost efficiencies.Develop a service culture which builds rewarding relationships, proposes innovations, and allows others to provide exceptional client service.Comply with governance in terms of legislative and audit requirements.Provide accurate advice to management on the latest legislative amendments that could impact on the business.Ensure labour disputes and grievances are minimized by developing and maintaining effective and pro-active procedures.Lead and manage CCMA disputes including but not limited to arbitrations.Lead and manage and lead trade union meetings.Apply knowledge of South African labour legislation and case law.Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.Advise management on collective bargaining and wage negotiations.Manage retrenchments (S189 and S189A) ensuring procedural and substantive fairness, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with legal requirements.Handle S197matters, ensuring compliance with legal obligations, risk mitigation, and fair treatment.Implement strategies that position governance, policies, and procedures to efficiently manage employee issues and policies on disciplinary and incapacity processes.Plan and manage performance, skills development, employment equity, talent, and culture of team to improve innovation and achieve efficiencies.Manage development to increase competencies of self and team.Collaborate with human capital to ensure alignment between HR policies and employment laws.Monitor trends in employee relations issues, proposing proactive solutions to mitigate risks.Support change management initiatives and advise on the ER/ IR impact of organizational changes.Conduct employee relations workshops to educate managers and employees on industrial relations processes, the importance of fair treatment, conflict resolution strategies and compliance with labour law. These workshops should focus on improving communication, addressing grievances, and creating a positive workplace culture.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

Minimum qualification: Relevant Degree in HRM, Labour Law and Industrial RelationsPostgraduate qualification in Labour Law preferred. Experience required: 5 years in a similar environment.Must be available to travel locally and internationally.

You will have access to:

Opportunities to network and collaborate.Challenging work environment.Opportunities to innovate.

We can be a match if you are: 

Curious & courageous - you are driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you are brave enough.Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

05/04/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.