Regional Manager: Operations

About the role

NBCRFLI, the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry, is hiring a full-time Regional Manager: Operations in Braamfontein, Gauteng. The role manages and optimises the use of resources of the Regional Operations unit so that the Industry Collective Agreement can be enforced through sound internal business processes, proper funds administration, dispute resolution and arbitration.

Key responsibilities

• Develop operational plans for the region aligned to the Operational Strategy, supported by a resource plan covering finance, human resources, technology, policies and stakeholders.
• Build the region's skills through a clear organisational structure, roles and responsibilities.
• Develop, recommend and implement the approved annual budget to meet the region's goals.
• Ensure timely implementation of operational, transactional and compliance procedures and optimise the technology platform.
• Prepare and present regional and statistical reports to the GM: Operations and other committees monthly.
• Implement audit recommendations, manage regional risks and build relationships with internal stakeholders, parties, non-parties, the CCMA and DOL.
• Enforce the Main Collective Agreement at regional level, including fund management, dispute resolution, litigation and exemptions, and oversee employee benefit income collection and payment.
• Represent the Council at regional forums and at the CCMA in disputes involving internal staff, and take part in escalated dispute resolution matters.
• Analyse and report monthly on income deviations, maximise revenue collection and review mid-term forecasts when needed.

Required profile

• Grade 12.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business Management, Labour Law (LLB) or Human Resources at NQF level 7.
• At least 6 to 8 years' relevant experience in collective bargaining and/or a labour-related environment, of which 3 to 4 years at management level.

Required skills

• People management and project management skills.
• Ability to develop and implement a business plan and conceptualise.
• Honesty and integrity, ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of labour legislation, CCMA processes and NBCRFI systems and bargaining council operations.