Industrial Relations Practitioner – Permanent

You'll handle the full HR cycle for an open-cast mine in Gqeberha, from hiring to hearings. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The site is in Gqeberha; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Compile the Employment Equity report and the Workplace Skills Plan.
• Consult with shop stewards and attend union meetings.
• Update HR policies when labour law changes.
• Handle grievances with notes, dates and a clear written outcome.
• Run onboarding, contracts and probation reviews for new staff.

• Good report writing and Excel
• At least 3 years as an HR officer or generalist
• 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
• Solid working knowledge of the LRA, BCEA and EEA

• Skills development facilitator (SDF) training
• SABPP registration

• CPD and SABPP fees paid
• Annual performance bonus
• Medical aid and provident fund contributions
• 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.
• Quantify your IR work: how many hearings, CCMA cases and outcomes; that is what HR managers check first.