Industrial Relations Practitioner – Fixed-Term

This retail chain region in Lephalale needs an HR person who knows labour law and the shop floor. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The work is in Lephalale, Limpopo, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Consult with shop stewards and attend union meetings.
• Advise line managers on the Labour Relations Act and the BCEA.
• Compile the Employment Equity report and the Workplace Skills Plan.
• Chair or initiate disciplinary hearings and write up the outcome.
• Run onboarding, contracts and probation reviews for new staff.
• Handle grievances with notes, dates and a clear written outcome.
• Track leave, absenteeism and sick notes and act on patterns.

• A degree or diploma in HR management, labour relations or industrial psychology
• At least 3 years as an HR officer or generalist
• Solid working knowledge of the LRA, BCEA and EEA
• Confident facilitating hard conversations with managers and unions

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

• 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.