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Lead your team with the right employee relations partner

We offer a comprehensive suite of services to help you manage your workforce effectively.

We understand the importance of labour law compliance. Evolving legislation adds complexity to staying ahead of workplace issues. We are your one-stop shop for compliance and business solutions. We ensure proper processes and procedures are followed, including discipline management and human resources packs for businesses. 

Our goal is simple: to empower you with insights and strategies that foster fairness, harmony, and triumph in your business. With PetroCONNECT at your side, you won't have to navigate the intricacies of workforce dynamics alone. Trust us to help you establish a team that thrives on unity, mutual understanding, and shared accomplishments.

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Our Services:

Discipline Management

PetroCONNECT will ensure that the correct processes are followed when dealing with issues of ill discipline. Each disciplinary hearing is conducted by an independent and impartial chairperson, this is to ensure procedural and substantive fairness.

Poor Work Performance and Incapacity Investigations

Through this offering, PetroCONNECT can provide performance counselling sessions for employees who are not performing at the desired level. We facilitate incapacity investigations for employees who are unable to perform their duties due to ill health.

Collective Bargaining, Dispute Resolution & Strike Management

PetroCONNECT will ensure that all agreements such as recognition agreements are consistent with relevant legislation. It is our duty to ensure that your interests are protected through collective bargaining.

Litigation

We provide representation at the Bargaining Council (DRC). We will assist your business by preparing heads of argument, compiling evidence bundles, preparing witnesses, and arbitration statements. Representation is on the provision that the client has signed up with an affiliated employer organisation.

Transfers

We understand that business ownership strategies are ever-changing. However, it is in the interest of all parties involved to ensure that employee commitment and attitude is not deterred when a business changes ownership.

Industrial and Employee Relations Audits with Customized Employee Handbooks

Your company will be provided with an extensive Human Resources package, featuring personalised company policies, job descriptions, and contracts tailor-made to fit your site needs. Furthermore, a thorough Labour Relations audit will be conducted with you, and you will receive a detailed Employee Handbook.

POPI Act compliance

Fuel Retailers deal with pertinent and private client information regulated by POPIA. Misuse of such information could pose a serious threat to the entire business as the Employer can be liable for a fine of up to R10 Million or face criminal prosecution. We ensure that employers are equipped with all the required systems and processes to comply with POPIA.

Guidance and Oversight on Learner Management

We're committed to offering you precise guidance on managing the learners participating in your skills programme in accordance with legal requirements. Our aim is to ensure not only compliance but also optimal support for your learners, fostering a conducive environment for their skill development while safeguarding your legal standing.

Retrenchments & Restructuring

With change being inevitable we assist employers with handling the administration of retrenchments when needed. We assist with facilitating retrenchments (S189 / S189A).