Industrial Relations Practitioner

This agricultural pack house in Pretoria East needs an HR person who knows labour law and the shop floor. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The work is in Pretoria East, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Coordinate training and submit SETA grant claims on time.
• Run exit interviews and report turnover each quarter.
• Update HR policies when labour law changes.
• Handle grievances with notes, dates and a clear written outcome.
• Consult with shop stewards and attend union meetings.
• Represent the company at CCMA conciliations and arbitrations.

• A degree or diploma in HR management, labour relations or industrial psychology
• Confident facilitating hard conversations with managers and unions
• Solid working knowledge of the LRA, BCEA and EEA
• Valid driver's licence for multi-site roles
• CCMA experience, at least at conciliation

• SABPP registration
• HR system experience such as Sage 300 People or PaySpace
• Skills development facilitator (SDF) training

• Company car or travel allowance for site visits
• CPD and SABPP fees paid
• 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.