Industrial Relations Practitioner – Permanent

Keeping an agricultural pack house in White River fair, legal and well staffed is the heart of this job. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

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

• Represent the company at CCMA conciliations and arbitrations.
• Chair or initiate disciplinary hearings and write up the outcome.
• Compile the Employment Equity report and the Workplace Skills Plan.
• Run exit interviews and report turnover each quarter.
• Track leave, absenteeism and sick notes and act on patterns.

• Confident facilitating hard conversations with managers and unions
• Solid working knowledge of the LRA, BCEA and EEA
• CCMA experience, at least at conciliation
• Valid driver's licence for multi-site roles

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

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

• 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.