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Managing Director at MJK Employee & Labour Relations Services
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Competencies
Designs and implements effective employee relations strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Deep expertise in labour law, ensuring organizational compliance and effective legal risk management.
Manages disciplinary hearings and grievance processes to resolve workplace conflicts efficiently.
Leads collective bargaining and union negotiations to secure favorable agreements and maintain industrial harmony.
Builds strong relationships with stakeholders, including unions, management, and regulatory bodies.
Education
Summary
Joe is a seasoned HR professional specializing in employee relations, labour law, and dispute resolution. With over a decade of leadership across diverse sectors, he has successfully managed complex negotiations, legal representations, and strategic HR initiatives, ensuring compliance and fostering positive workplace environments.
Key Achievements
- Led national employee relations strategies for Auditor-General of South Africa, managing legal risks and dispute resolution.
- Successfully represented organizations at CCMA, Labour Court, and arbitration, ensuring favorable outcomes.
- Directed union engagement and collective bargaining processes across multiple regions, enhancing labor relations.
- Implemented HR and ER strategies during restructuring and mergers, minimizing disruptions and legal exposure.
- Provided strategic HR advisory and workplace investigation services across diverse sectors.
Experience
Managing Director
Provide strategic employee relations and HR advisory services across multiple sectors. Lead disciplinary hearings, grievance processes, and workplace investigations. Represent clients at CCMA and Labour Court proceedings. Facilitate collective bargaining and union negotiations. Advise on organisational restructuring (Section 189 & Section 197). Develop and implement HR policies and compliance frameworks
Senior Manager: Employee Relations
Led national employee relations strategy and advisory services. Represented the organisation in CCMA, arbitration, and Labour Court matters. Conducted legal risk analysis and dispute management. Managed employment equity and transformation initiatives. Trained leadership and HR teams on ER best practices
Regional Employee Relations Manager
Managed ER and compliance across KZN and Namakwa regions. Led union engagement and collective bargaining processes. Advised leadership on labour law and ER matters. Oversaw Employment Equity and Mining Charter compliance
Group Employee Relations Manager
Led ER strategy across multiple African operations. Managed restructuring and Section 197 transfers. Represented the company in bargaining councils and negotiations. Managed multi-jurisdictional union relationships
HR Manager Strategic Implementation
Provided strategic HR and ER advisory support. Represented the organisation in CCMA and Labour Court matters. Led transformation, performance management, and change initiatives
HR Business Partner
Delivered integrated HR and ER solutions aligned to business strategy. Managed union engagements and workplace forums. Led training on labour law and performance management