TRAINEE AGENT

• Routinely conducts inspections by visiting establishments to ensure that the collective agreement is maintained by the establishments in the assigned zones / areas.
• Identifies, advises and assists in correcting contraventions to the collective agreement.
• Improve communication regarding aspects of the collective agreement to all the establishments to promote healthy industrial relations within assigned zones / areas.
• Ensure that the members’ general awareness of the collective agreements is increased within assigned establishments / areas.
• Enforcement of the collective agreement by way of prescribed legal processes.
• Manages and schedules appointments with establishments in the assigned zones / areas.
• Promotes the benefits and functions of Motor Industry Bargaining Council to members and during inspections

• Above average verbal and written communication and listening skills
• Ability to build strong effective relationships with all stakeholders, i.e. existing clients and potential clients as well as internal stakeholders, i.e. colleagues and management
• Must have good decision making and problem-solving skills
• Must have good analytical skills with attention to detail
• Must have good computation skills, both in mathematical calculations & computer use.
• Strong persuasion skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Good administration skills
• Good organizational and planning skills

• An appropriate Grade 12 certificate and/or equivalent academic qualification.
• Related post-matric labour relations qualification
• At least 2 years’ solid experience within the Labour Relations environment
• Experience in dealing with the bargaining council agreements.
• Previous working experience as a designated agent or labour inspector (advantageous)
• The ability to communicate in English is essential and be able to handle own correspondence.
• In possession of a current valid driver’s license and have at least 2 years’ proven driving experience.
• Successful completion of the Agents’ Examination: Parts I & II will be an advantage
• Computer literacy (Word & Excel)
• Technical experience/knowledge in motor engineering and/or motor vehicle repairs advantageous

Motor Industry Bargaining Council