Industrial Relations Practitioner

Keeping an open-cast mine in Centurion fair, legal and well staffed is the heart of this job. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

This post is Centurion-based, with most of your time spent at an open-cast mine. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Update HR policies when labour law changes.
• Represent the company at CCMA conciliations and arbitrations.
• Compile the Employment Equity report and the Workplace Skills Plan.
• Advise line managers on the Labour Relations Act and the BCEA.
• Chair or initiate disciplinary hearings and write up the outcome.
• Consult with shop stewards and attend union meetings.

• Solid working knowledge of the LRA, BCEA and EEA
• Valid driver's licence for multi-site roles
• At least 3 years as an HR officer or generalist
• CCMA experience, at least at conciliation
• A degree or diploma in HR management, labour relations or industrial psychology
• Confident facilitating hard conversations with managers and unions

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

• Annual performance bonus
• Medical aid and provident fund contributions
• CPD and SABPP fees paid

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