Industrial Relations Practitioner

This retail chain region in Johannesburg CBD needs an HR person who knows labour law and the shop floor. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Home base is a retail chain region on the Johannesburg CBD side of Gauteng.

• Compile the Employment Equity report and the Workplace Skills Plan.
• Update HR policies when labour law changes.
• Represent the company at CCMA conciliations and arbitrations.
• Handle grievances with notes, dates and a clear written outcome.
• Run exit interviews and report turnover each quarter.
• Consult with shop stewards and attend union meetings.
• Advise line managers on the Labour Relations Act and the BCEA.

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

• Experience on a unionised site or in a bargaining council sector
• 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

• 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.