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Once you have completed the above finalize your application by clicking apply below \n\nPurpose Statement\n\rTo shape and drive Capitec’s Employee Relations strategy by creating a legally compliant, fair, and values aligned workplace culture that protects the organisation from labour, operational and reputational risk.\nTo interpret the Employment Relations (ER) strategy and business plan and develop and implement tactical and operational plans and practices, for a designated portfolio, resolving workplace conflicts, ensuring regulatory compliance and a positive workplace culture, enabling employee engagement and delivering the ER objectives and goals. \nTo be responsible for the day-to-day management of the designated department portfolio, embed appropriate processes, practices, standards and delivery.\nExperience\n\rMin:\n\n• 8+ years’ experience in Employee Relations, Labour Law, or Employment Law advisory roles, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial capacity. \n• 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