Employee Relations Advisor (Unionised Site) – Immediate Start

You'll handle the full HR cycle for an open-cast mine in Newcastle, from hiring to hearings. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

Location: Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Consult with shop stewards and attend union meetings.
• Update HR policies when labour law changes.
• Track leave, absenteeism and sick notes and act on patterns.
• Represent the company at CCMA conciliations and arbitrations.
• Advise line managers on the Labour Relations Act and the BCEA.

• CCMA experience, at least at conciliation
• Valid driver's licence for multi-site roles
• Good report writing and Excel
• At least 3 years as an HR officer or generalist

• HR system experience such as Sage 300 People or PaySpace
• Skills development facilitator (SDF) training

• Medical aid and provident fund contributions
• Annual performance bonus
• CPD and SABPP fees paid
• Company car or travel allowance for site visits

• Name the bargaining councils or unions you have dealt with, as sector knowledge often decides the shortlist.
• Prepare for a case-study question on dismissing an employee fairly, and walk through procedure and substance.