Regional Organiser – Eastern Cape

About the role

The Regional Organiser will lead union organising and representation activities across the Eastern Cape region. The role involves recruiting members, coordinating collective bargaining, and supporting shop stewards and paralegal teams.

Key responsibilities

• Organise and recruit workers within the union’s scope.
• Coordinate collective bargaining and lead negotiations with companies and institutions.
• Build strong branches, shop‑steward committees and sub‑structures to provide high‑quality member services.
• Train and support shop stewards and office bearers.
• Work with the Paralegal Officer to develop a regional paralegal team for disciplinary, conciliation and arbitration matters.
• Represent members in grievance and disciplinary hearings when needed and refer cases to conciliation or arbitration.
• Submit monthly reports and programmes to the Regional Secretary and PHOSEC.

Required profile

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Qualification in labour law or labour relations.
• Experience working in a trade‑union movement.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (MS packages).
• Ability to draft agreements and related documents.

What we offer

• Salary aligned with the NEHAWU grading system.
• Provident fund and medical aid.
• Housing subsidy (subject to union criteria).
• Membership of NEHAWU group schemes.
• 13th month cheque.