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HR & IR Officer (Mining Operation)

How2Apply Talent Network

Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Human Resources

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Job Description

Keeping a manufacturing plant in Durban Central fair, legal and well staffed is the heart of this job. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The work is in Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What your day looks like

Advise line managers on the Labour Relations Act and the BCEA.
Handle grievances with notes, dates and a clear written outcome.
Represent the company at CCMA conciliations and arbitrations.
Track leave, absenteeism and sick notes and act on patterns.
Chair or initiate disciplinary hearings and write up the outcome.
Run onboarding, contracts and probation reviews for new staff.

What you need

Solid working knowledge of the LRA, BCEA and EEA
CCMA experience, at least at conciliation
A degree or diploma in HR management, labour relations or industrial psychology
Good report writing and Excel
Valid driver's licence for multi-site roles
Confident facilitating hard conversations with managers and unions

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certified copy of your ID, proof of SABPP registration, if registered plus certified copies of your HR qualification and transcript.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Durban Central.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

Quantify your IR work: how many hearings, CCMA cases and outcomes; that is what HR managers check first.
Prepare for a case-study question on dismissing an employee fairly, and walk through procedure and substance.