REGIONAL
ORGANISER - Francistown (1 Position)
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To plan and organise Union activities within a region to promote membership and awareness of the role of BOPEU in protecting and advancing public sector employees' rights and interests to increase and retain membership, and facilitate the settlement of members' grievance and complaints.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
1. Increase in union membership.
2. Growth in Union regional penetration across public sector.
3. Increase in number of shop stewards and work place agreements
4. Participation in community activities.
5. Speedy resolution of members' grievances.
6. Facilitate access to Bopeu products and services.
7. Management of Budget
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Preference given to holders of a degree in Social Science, Public Administration or related area but rnust at least have a tertiary qualification in administration or public education related area.
Experience:
At least five years experience in public education, or an NGO environment with a track record of organising, public speaking
and administrative skills with knowledge of, and passion for, trade unionism. Knowledge of labour legislation and public sector
conditions of employment and IA practices is essential. Previous experience as a shop steward or other elected union role will
be an advantage.
Competencies:
Self confidence and assertiveness
Team leadership
Strong communication skills and interpersonal relations
Decisive and results focused.
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Plans and organises the activities of the regional office and agrees annual plan of organising and members' education programme with Head Office and appropriate elected officials.
2. Manages approved office budget and ensures that accurate accounting procedures are carried out to record all transactions and the books of accounts of the region are prepared and submitted monthly.
3. Authorises payments in accordance with delegated authority and approves purchase orders in accordance with procedures.
4. Pro -actively implements regional membership recruitment
drives through visiting places of work and addressing meetings.
5. Processes applications for union membership to ensure processes are followed and accurate information is recorded including mandates.
6. Liaises with head office on membership issues to ensure accuracy of membership database.
7. Organises and supervises the election of work place shop stewards and assists shop stewards to establish and manage relationships with employer.
8. Provides shop stewards with technical advise and assistance in managing and resolving members' grievances and work place disputes.
9. Facilitates the resolution of members' disputes through liaison with branch shop stewards and representation structures.
10. Organises members education programmes and members' events to promote interest in and awareness of role of Union.
11. Liaises with other unions in region on matters of mutual concern and participates in joint activities.
12. Represents the Union on community based initiatives to ensure positive local image of the Union.
13. Encourages members to get actively involved in union and community activities.
14. Liaises with Babereki head office in respect of services to members and raises members' issues with Babereki through appropriate channels.
15. Prepares monthly and other reports as required.
16, Undertakes such other related duties as directed by supervisor.
REMUNERATIVE PACKAGE:
• Competitive salary
• Contributory Pension Scheme
(employer pays 10%; employee 5%)
• Generous Leave of 24 days per annum
• Group Life Cover
• Optional Funeral Scheme cover
• Medical Aid (employer pays 50%, employee 50%)
• Staff Loan Scheme
HOW TO APPLY
An Application
Certified copies of certificates
Comprehensive CV
ID
Referees
TO
BOPEU
The General Secretary
P.O. Box 320
Gaborone
HAND DELIVERY
Plot 54372.CBD
NO EMAIL/FAX applications will be accepted.
*Preference will be given to BOPEU members.
CLOSING DATE: 04 MARCH 2016.
Only short listed candidates will be responded to.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To plan and organise Union activities within a region to promote membership and awareness of the role of BOPEU in protecting and advancing public sector employees' rights and interests to increase and retain membership, and facilitate the settlement of members' grievance and complaints.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
1. Increase in union membership.
2. Growth in Union regional penetration across public sector.
3. Increase in number of shop stewards and work place agreements
4. Participation in community activities.
5. Speedy resolution of members' grievances.
6. Facilitate access to Bopeu products and services.
7. Management of Budget
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Preference given to holders of a degree in Social Science, Public Administration or related area but rnust at least have a tertiary qualification in administration or public education related area.
Experience:
At least five years experience in public education, or an NGO environment with a track record of organising, public speaking
and administrative skills with knowledge of, and passion for, trade unionism. Knowledge of labour legislation and public sector
conditions of employment and IA practices is essential. Previous experience as a shop steward or other elected union role will
be an advantage.
Competencies:
Self confidence and assertiveness
Team leadership
Strong communication skills and interpersonal relations
Decisive and results focused.
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Plans and organises the activities of the regional office and agrees annual plan of organising and members' education programme with Head Office and appropriate elected officials.
2. Manages approved office budget and ensures that accurate accounting procedures are carried out to record all transactions and the books of accounts of the region are prepared and submitted monthly.
3. Authorises payments in accordance with delegated authority and approves purchase orders in accordance with procedures.
4. Pro -actively implements regional membership recruitment
drives through visiting places of work and addressing meetings.
5. Processes applications for union membership to ensure processes are followed and accurate information is recorded including mandates.
6. Liaises with head office on membership issues to ensure accuracy of membership database.
7. Organises and supervises the election of work place shop stewards and assists shop stewards to establish and manage relationships with employer.
8. Provides shop stewards with technical advise and assistance in managing and resolving members' grievances and work place disputes.
9. Facilitates the resolution of members' disputes through liaison with branch shop stewards and representation structures.
10. Organises members education programmes and members' events to promote interest in and awareness of role of Union.
11. Liaises with other unions in region on matters of mutual concern and participates in joint activities.
12. Represents the Union on community based initiatives to ensure positive local image of the Union.
13. Encourages members to get actively involved in union and community activities.
14. Liaises with Babereki head office in respect of services to members and raises members' issues with Babereki through appropriate channels.
15. Prepares monthly and other reports as required.
16, Undertakes such other related duties as directed by supervisor.
REMUNERATIVE PACKAGE:
• Competitive salary
• Contributory Pension Scheme
(employer pays 10%; employee 5%)
• Generous Leave of 24 days per annum
• Group Life Cover
• Optional Funeral Scheme cover
• Medical Aid (employer pays 50%, employee 50%)
• Staff Loan Scheme
HOW TO APPLY
An Application
Certified copies of certificates
Comprehensive CV
ID
Referees
TO
BOPEU
The General Secretary
P.O. Box 320
Gaborone
HAND DELIVERY
Plot 54372.CBD
NO EMAIL/FAX applications will be accepted.
*Preference will be given to BOPEU members.
CLOSING DATE: 04 MARCH 2016.
Only short listed candidates will be responded to.
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