General Secretary

Our Client In The FMCG Sector Is Seeking To Employ An Experienced General Secretary To Join Their Team.The Ideal Candidate Shall Be Responsible For The Day To Day Administration of Council Affairs.

Duties & Responsibilities;

He Shall Administer The Affairs Of Council In a Manner That Do Not Infringe Upon The Principal Acts, The Council Agreement And/or Constitution.
Attends All Council And Sub-Committee Meetings And Ensure That Proper Records Of Proceedings Are Kept And Distributed To All Concerned.
Present Management Accounts To Council
Presents a Budget For Approval By Council And Once Approved Makes Sure That Budget Is Implemented
The Secretary Shall Be Tasked With The Job Of Appointing All Middle And Junior Staff Except For The Senior Staff Directly Answerable To Him And Agents Who Council Shall Appoint.
Prepares Scales Which Must Be Approved By Council And Should Indicate The Starting And Terminal Point Of An Employee In Each Grade.
The General Secretary Shall Maintain Staff Discipline Through The Principal Head Of Departments And Section Heads As Per The Staff Chart.
Through The Normal And Legal Means And In The Interest Of Council Efficiency, The General Secretary Is Empowered To Dismiss Staff Reporting Direct To General Secretary Provided Reference Shall Be Made To Chairman And Council.
The General Secretary Shall Administer Staff Conditions Of Service Which Council May Review At Every Budget Seating.
The General Secretary Shall Administer Staff Internal And External Training Programs So As To Motivate And Develop Staff Skills.

Educational Qualifications And/Or Experience
A Degree In Social Sciences Or Law Is a Requirement.
Experience In Labour Law, Industrial Relations, Arbitration And Conciliation And Dispute Resolution Are a Must.
Knowledge In Social Dialogue
At Least Three Years’ Experience In a Managerial Position