Vacancy for an Operations Manager

UASA – the Union has a vacancy for an Operational Manager (Regional Organiser).

SECTOR: Metal Engineering Specialist Division

CENTRE: Northern Natal area including Stanger, Richards Bay and Piet Retief

SALARY GROUP: CL – CU

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Representation of members in grievances, disciplinary hearings, concilliations and arbitrations;
• Establish branches and communicate with members;
• Maintain and increase the membership of UASA, including activating inactive members;
• Maintain and grow thresholds within various sectors;
• Promote the image, functions and purpose of UASA;
• Negotiate and consult with management of employers on behalf of members;
• Train and develop shop stewards of UASA;
• Serve on relevant bodies and social structures, to represent the interest of UASA members

REQUIREMENTS:

• Post Matric qualification (Human Resources / Labour Relations) or equivalent experience (RPL);
• Knowledge of the Metal Engineering, general and the Mineral Sectors in the Northern Natal region;
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office, which includes Word, Excel & Outlook);
• Advanced knowledge of and the ability to apply and interpret Labour legislation;
• Knowledge of the workings of a trade union;
• Extensive travelling will be required and therefore a valid code 8 (EB) driver’s licence and ownership/use of a roadworthy and reliable vehicle is essential;
• Reliable cellphone

  SKILLS:

• Effective and empathetic communication;
• The ability to speak more than two of the official languages are preferred
• Effective and reliable representation of members.

QUALITIES:

• Integrity;
• Ethical;
• Reliable;
• Tactful;
• Assertive;
• Honest;
• Trustworthy

UASA – The Union is an equal opportunity employer subject to the provisions of the Employment Equity Act.

Applicants must please submit a letter of application as well as an up-to-date CV, indicating the position they are interested in, to Mrs Theresa Roux, Chief Administrator – Payroll & HR either by fax at 086 565 7680 or by e-mail at t.roux@uasa.org.za before 25 September 2020.  

If you are not contacted within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 25 SEPTEMBER 2020 BEFORE 16H00.