Industrial Relations Practitioner

People issues land on your desk first at this private hospital in Mthatha, and you'll sort them fairly. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The site is in Mthatha; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Chair or initiate disciplinary hearings and write up the outcome.
• Run onboarding, contracts and probation reviews for new staff.
• Coordinate training and submit SETA grant claims on time.
• Track leave, absenteeism and sick notes and act on patterns.
• Advise line managers on the Labour Relations Act and the BCEA.
• Handle grievances with notes, dates and a clear written outcome.

• CCMA experience, at least at conciliation
• Confident facilitating hard conversations with managers and unions
• At least 3 years as an HR officer or generalist
• A degree or diploma in HR management, labour relations or industrial psychology

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

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