INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS PRACTITIONER – UNITRANS BOTSWANA

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS PRACTITIONER

Reporting directly to the Human Resources Manager, the incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations or equivalent qualification. Training and

experience in industrial relations, including a sound knowledge and experience in practice of labour law is essential.

Key Performance Areas

• To provide high quality industrial and employee relations services and support to all Unitrans staff and management in

order to foster a harmonious Industrial Relations Climate.

• Analyses IR trends and recommends proactive solutions to Departmental Heads and Managers.
• Assists in formulation and updating policies and procedures to ensure best practice.
• Interprets company policies and procedures to line management and employees to ensure sound industrial relations and

equitable application of company policies and procedures.

• Undertakes regular visits to departments to identify areas of potential disputes and grievances.
• Provides technical and professional advice to line managers and employees during disciplinary hearings to ensure

compliance with labour law, company policies and procedures and fair resolution of complaints.

• Records proceedings during internal disciplinary hearings and avails records to all concerned parties within the stipulated

time.

• Prepares case files for labour disputes and industrial court cases and represents the company to lead evidence.
• Counsels employees to prevent recurrence of transgressions for cordial working relations, documents and files counselling

records to facilitate follow ups.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of Industrial Relations best practices
• A proven track record of labour law practice
• Excellent leadership Skills
• Interpersonal and Communication skills
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Computer literacy with a good working knowledge of Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint;
• A passion for working with Safety, Health, Environment & Quality Systems as the incumbent will be required to drive the

implementation of ISO certification for 9001, 14001, and 18001;

• A solid understanding/background of labor relations
• Good negotiating and mediation skills
• Ability to multi task and keep confidential information