Industrial Relations Practitioner

Keeping a logistics group in eMalahleni fair, legal and well staffed is the heart of this job. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll report in eMalahleni. Relocation is not covered for this one. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Handle grievances with notes, dates and a clear written outcome.
• Coordinate training and submit SETA grant claims on time.
• Compile the Employment Equity report and the Workplace Skills Plan.
• Run exit interviews and report turnover each quarter.
• Represent the company at CCMA conciliations and arbitrations.
• Chair or initiate disciplinary hearings and write up the outcome.

• Valid driver's licence for multi-site roles
• Good report writing and Excel
• A degree or diploma in HR management, labour relations or industrial psychology
• CCMA experience, at least at conciliation
• Confident facilitating hard conversations with managers and unions
• At least 3 years as an HR officer or generalist

• SABPP registration
• HR system experience such as Sage 300 People or PaySpace
• Experience on a unionised site or in a bargaining council sector

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

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