Employee Relations Graduate

FashionUnited; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Mr Price Group Limited seeks a motivated graduate to join our Law, OHS, Employee Relations, and Employment Equity portfolio in Durban. This role offers hands-on exposure to labour law, employee relations, and regulatory compliance within HR, Legal and operations.

You will assist with OH&S programmes, risk assessments, disciplinary and grievances processes, and Employment Equity reporting, gaining experience across several functional areas.

Qualifications

• Graduate with exposure to Labour Law, OHS, Employee Relations, and Employment Equity
• Experience with HR, Legal and operational functions is advantageous
• Familiarity with Employment Equity reporting and safety compliance is desirable
• Ability to assist in investigations, reporting and documentation

Responsibilities

• Assist with Occupational Health & Safety programmes including risk assessments and audits
• Support employee relations administration, disciplinary, grievance and consultations
• Assist in Employment Equity planning, reporting and data submissions
• Attend hearings and prepare minutes and correspondence
• Maintain safety records and employment data documentation

Skills

Labour law knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Investigation administration

Education

LLB (Bachelor of Laws)

Job description

We are seeking a motivated professional to join our team as a graduate in our Law, OHS, Employee Relations, and Employment Equity portfolio.

This opportunity offers hands‑on experience in labour law, employee relations, employment equity, occupational health and safety, and regulatory compliance, while providing exposure to HR, Legal, and operational functions within the business.

Occupational Health & Safety

• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of Occupational Health and Safety programmes.
• Participate in workplace inspections, risk assessments, and safety audits.
• Support incident investigations and the compilation of investigation reports.
• Monitor compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and company safety procedures.
• Assist with safety training, awareness campaigns, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Maintain health and safety records, registers, and documentation.

Employee Relations

• Assist with employee relations administration and record keeping.
• Support disciplinary, grievance, incapacity, and consultation processes.
• Attend hearings and employee relations meetings and assist with minute‑taking and documentation.
• Assist with investigations into employee relations matters and workplace incidents.
• Prepare reports and correspondence relating to employee relations activities.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and conflict resolution processes.

Employment Equity

• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of the Employment Equity Plan.
• Support Employment Equity Committee activities and meetings.
• Assist in preparing Employment Equity reports and submissions.
• Collect, maintain, and analyse employment equity data and statistics.
• Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB)
• Exposure in an Occupational Health & Safety environment will be advantageous.

Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.