Simon Mokoena

Book Cover designer

Accurate Lien Search • Self-employed

Feb 2019 - Present • 7 yrs 7 mos

I have written, formatted and published eight books through Amazon KDP, designed the covers for the ebooks and paperbacks and converted all of them to ePub, MOBI and PDF formats. I have five of the books published with D2D as well and had them selling at Apple, Kobo and others stores. The last two I only published this year through KDP and Gumroad, also converted them to the fore-mentioned electronic formats, and soon I am going to publish the through D2D and distribute them through Apple and Kobo as well.

Advisor Industrial relations

Eskom Rotek Industries • Full-time

Jan 2017 - Dec 2022 • 5 yrs 11 mos

Industrial Relations Advisor Position Purpose: To provide expert guidance on workplace relations, ensuring compliance with labour legislation, fostering constructive dialogue between management and employees, and supporting fair dispute resolution. My Key Responsibilities: - My role Compliance & Advisory duties - Interpreted and apply labour laws, collective agreements, and company policies. - Advised management and employees on industrial relations matters. - My role in Dispute Resolution - Handled grievances and disciplinary processes. - Mediated disputes and negotiate with unions or employee representatives. - My role in Collective Bargaining - Assisted in drafting and negotiating labour contracts. - Monitored and ensured implementation of agreements. - My Communication & Engagement duties - Facilitated dialogue between management and staff. - Built strong relationships with unions, regulatory authorities, and stakeholders. - My Monitoring & Reporting duties - Tracked changes in labour legislation and advise on implications. - Prepared reports, submissions, and documentation for compliance. My Qualifications & Skills - Education: LLB degree majoring in Labour Law and Criminal law, National Diploma in Traffic management and Grade 12 - Knowledge: In‑depth understanding of labour legislation, collective bargaining, and dispute resolution. - Skills: Negotiation, conflict management, stakeholder engagement, analytical ability, and strong communication. Report writing, legal drafting Reporting Line - Reported to: Senior Advisor Industrial relations - Liaised with: Unions, employees, and regulatory authorities

Full-time shop steward

South African Municipal Workers Union • Full-time

Mar 2009 - Feb 2012 • 2 yrs 11 mos

Position Purpose: My job was to represent employees and safeguard their rights under labour law and collective agreements, acting as the primary liaison between workers, management, and the union. Key Responsibilities - Representation: - Attended and represented employees in grievance and disciplinary hearings. - Acted as spokesperson in negotiations with management. - Participated in Local Labour Forums and Provincial Bargaining Council proceeding - Participated in organogram formulation and personnel placement - Participated in HR policy formulation - Compliance Monitoring: - Ensured employer adherence to labour laws, collective agreements, and workplace policies. - Reported contraventions to the Bargaining Council or Department of Labour and Employment. - Communication & Reporting: - Held regular meetings with members. - Provided feedback after engagements with management. - Organising & Advocacy: - Recruited and retained union members. - Promoted unity, discipline, and workplace safety. - Mediated disputes between workers and management. Qualifications & Skills - Solid knowledge of labour law and collective bargaining. - Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. - Literacy and accuracy in documentation. - Commitment, impartiality, and accountability to union members. Reporting Line - Reported to: Union Branch Secretary / Regional Office - Accountable to: Union members and structures