Employment Law Advisor

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); Ibrido; USD 54.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Pension fund

Study leave funding

Professional development

Generous annual leave

Hybrid work model

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 seeks an experienced Employment Law Advisor to oversee employee relations and legal compliance in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on advising on SA labour law, drafting contracts, and guiding disciplinary processes while ensuring policy alignment with BCEA, LRA, and EEA.

The ideal candidate is an admitted attorney with 5+ years in Employment/Labour Law, excellent drafting and advocacy skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders.

Competenze

• Admitted Attorney with 5+ years in Employment/Labour Law.
• In-depth knowledge of SA labour legislation and case law.
• Experience advising on complex labour disputes, disciplinary actions, and CCMA proceedings.
• Excellent drafting of contracts, policies, and legal documents.
• Strong negotiation, mediation, and advocacy skills.

Mansioni

• Provide expert legal advice on SA employment and labour law.
• Draft, review, and update employment contracts and policies.
• Advise on disciplinary inquiries, grievances, and CCMA disputes.
• Represent the company in labour court proceedings when needed.
• Conduct workplace investigations and audits.
• Manage retrenchment and large-scale restructuring in compliance with the law.
• Train management and staff on employment law obligations.
• Ensure compliance with BCEA, LRA, and EEA.

Conoscenze

Drafting skills

Negotiation & mediation

Communication & influencing

Autonomy & workload management

Formazione

Admitted Attorney with 5+ years in Employment/Labour Law

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic organisation with a strong commitment to its workforce, is seeking an experienced Employment Law Advisor to oversee its employee relations and legal compliance in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. This critical role involves providing expert advice on all facets of employment law, including labour disputes, disciplinary procedures, compliance with BCEA, LRA, and EEA, and contract drafting. The successful candidate will play a key part in fostering a positive and productive work environment by ensuring fair and consistent application of labour laws and company policies. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated legal professional to make a significant impact within a reputable company. We are looking for a proactive individual who can navigate complex labour relations issues effectively. The organisation values its employees and supports professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on South African employment and labour law matters.
• Draft, review, and update employment contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Advise on and manage disciplinary inquiries, grievances, and CCMA/Bargaining Council disputes.
• Conduct legal research and stay abreast of legislative changes affecting employment law.
• Assist HR in developing and implementing fair and effective HR practices.
• Provide training to management and employees on employment law obligations.
• Represent the company in labour court proceedings where necessary.
• Conduct workplace investigations and advise on appropriate actions.
• Manage retrenchment processes and large-scale restructuring in compliance with the law.
• Ensure compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, and Employment Equity Act.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience, specializing in Employment/Labour Law.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labour legislation and case law.
• Proven experience in advising on complex labour disputes, disciplinary actions, and CCMA proceedings.
• Excellent drafting skills for employment contracts, policies, and legal documents.
• Strong negotiation, mediation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to provide pragmatic and commercially sound advice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage a demanding workload.
• Experience in conducting workplace investigations and audits is essential.
• A strong understanding of HR principles is beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive medical aid and pension fund.
• Study leave and funding for relevant professional development courses.
• Generous annual leave and other company benefits.
• Opportunity to shape employment practices within a growing organisation in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.
• A supportive and professional work environment.
• Hybrid work model to promote work-life balance.