About the Candidate.
Lindokuhle is an experienced professional in multiple areas of law. He’s a passionate and dedicated servant of the legal profession with specialization in employment law, Labour Relations as well as employee benefits. He boasts a proven track record with regards to CCMA, bargaining Council, Labour Court and alternative dispute resolution litigation. His experience also encompasses cross border litigation within the African Region and he is well versed with interpretation and implementation of law in foreign jurisdictions. Lindokuhle has 10 years’ work experience, 8 of which is post admission experience as an attorney. He has spent time in legal practice as well as in Global corporate entities which has exposed him to complex and high-profile cases. His attention to detail, meticulous interpretation of legislation and application of legal principles give him an added advantage when it comes to finding a solution to any matter at hand.
International Experience:
Yes
Availability:
20 or 40 hours a week
Area of Expertise:
Legal research, Drafting of legal opinions, Legal advice, Appearance and representation at dispute resolution Councils, Negotiating contracts, SLA’s and collective bargaining, Implementation of company Employee Relations strategy, Training of Senior Managers on latest developments in law, Drafting company policies and procedures, Completing commercial transactions
Years Experience:
10
Current and Previous Roles:
Senior Manager Industrial Relations, Senior Employee Relations Specialist, Associate- Employment Law
Relevant Experience.
Senior Manager Industrial Relations
Years experience:
8
Key Responsibilities:
Promoting, developing and implementing the company strategy in relation to IR
Managing 2 attorneys (IR Specialists) and reporting on case management ensuring that cases are in favour of the company
Drafting legal opinions and advising the business on the latest developments in law
Consulting, drafting and updating policies o Appearing at the CCMA, Labour court and Labour appeal court for litigious matters
Reporting and mitigating on all potential risk the company stands to face in IR matters
Extensive engagement in Union negotiations. I lead the negotiating team at NBF plenary sessions on behalf of Toyota.
Taking the lead on specific projects such as right sizing, release of fixed term employees and creating a workable workplace agreement with NUMSA.
Training HR Managers, Line managers and trade union shop stewards on chairing and initiating disciplinary hearings as well as policy awareness.
Reporting to the GM ER on a monthly basis
