Assistant CEO (Bargaining Council) Full Time Job

Assistant CEO (General Secretary) required in Roodepoort.

The Bargaining Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual to the role of Assistant General Secretary.

The successful candidate will provide high-level administrative, operational, and strategic support to the General Secretary, while gaining exposure to the full range of Council functions, including governance, compliance, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop within a senior leadership environment in the labour relations sector.

Salary: R60 000 per month.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to the General Secretary in the execution of Council operations
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of Council meetings, including documentation and reporting
• Support compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Assist in the preparation and review of financial and operational reports
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including unions, employer organisations, and Council representatives
• Support the implementation and application of labour legislation
• Contribute to strategic and operational initiatives of the Council
• Perform delegated functions as required by the General Secretary

Requirements:

Education:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Bachelor’s Degree in Labour Relations or related field
• Postgraduate qualification (advantageous)
• Master’s Degree in Labour Relations (preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum 5–7 years relevant experience
• Experience within a Bargaining Council or labour relations environment (advantageous)
• Exposure to governance, compliance, and stakeholder engagement

Competencies:

• Sound knowledge of labour legislation
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to operate effectively in a complex, stakeholder-driven environment
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Additional Information:

This position involves working closely with senior leadership and requires a high degree of confidentiality, adaptability, and professional maturity.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to take initiative and progressively assume broader responsibilities over time.