Industrial Relations Officer – Pretoria

SUMMARY:
This role is ideal for a strong IR professional with extensive labour relations experience, solid CCMA exposure, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced industrial environment.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Relations & Labour Law

• Represent the company at conciliations and arbitrations
• Handle unfair dismissal and unfair labour practice disputes
• Investigate labour disputes and ensure legislative compliance
• Conduct IR risk assessments and recommend corrective actions
• Train management on:
  • Disciplinary procedures
  • Grievance procedures
  • Poor performance processes
  • Incapacity procedures
• Promote dispute resolution through mediation, conciliation, and advisory services
• Submit monthly IR reports to management
• Advise within communication structures such as ERC

HR & Employee Relations

• Manage grievances (formal and informal)
• Initiate and chair disciplinary hearings
• Conduct recruitment and selection processes
• Draft appointment and termination letters
• Handle employee queries relating to salaries, benefits, and employment matters
• Investigate absenteeism and verify sick notes
• Manage performance appraisals
• Oversee Employment Equity and Skills Development programmes
• Manage EAP programme
• Control manpower in line with approved manpower structures
• Assist with wage bill management

Compliance & Administration

• Ensure compliance with labour legislation
• Maintain and update company procedures and policies
• Ensure compliance with ISO requirements
• Ensure departmental housekeeping standards
• Maintain health, safety, and environmental compliance
• Attend to ad hoc HR and IR projects as required

Minimum Requirements

• Qualification in Labour Law
• Certificate in Dispute Resolution Practice
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation
• Experience representing companies at:
  • CCMA
  • MEIBC Centre for Dispute Resolution
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to chair disciplinary hearings and handle grievances
• HR generalist experience advantageous