Employment Equity Consultant

LabourNet; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A compliance solutions provider in Durban is looking for an Employment Equity Consultant to ensure clients meet their Employment Equity requirements. Responsibilities include guiding clients in compliance processes, submitting reports, and maintaining client relationships. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong communication skills, with advantageous experience in service delivery and compliance. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Wellness programme

Structured career paths

Accredited training

Qualifications

• Experience with EEA2/EEA4 Submissions advantageous.
• Experience with Policy drafting and Implementation advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients meet Employment Equity requirements.
• Guide clients through compliance processes and submission of reports.
• Develop and implement EE policies and initiatives.

Skills

Customer-first mindset

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Experience in the service industry

Education

National diploma/ BA /BCom Degree in HR/Industrial Psychology/Business Management/Financial Management

Job description

Company Description

Labournet is a proudly South African company with over 28 years of innovation in payroll, HR and employment legislative compliance. We are driven by our mission to change the world of work by simplifying compliance, empowering people, and delivering technology-driven solutions. Our people are the key to this mission, and we invest in them to grow, innovate, and make an impact.

Job Description

The Employment Equity Consultant ensures that clients’ Employment Equity requirements are met. This role guides clients in their compliance with Employment Equity legislation, the submission of various crucial reports and ensuring that the client is making progress towards achieving its Employment Equity Plan. The role ensures the formulation of EE related strategies, the implementation of policies and best practice in aid of achieving their EE objectives. It entails the monitoring and implementation of the suggested EE related initiatives. It provides support for day-to-day compliance related queries and maintains a great relationship with clients that enable introductions to new business opportunities.

You will be responsible for:

Client Retention

• Maintain a professional relationship with clients to ensure a 100% retention of client base.
• Ensure quality of completed work as per standard. Manage own diary, service activities and consulting schedule.
• Maintain a professional relationship with Labournet staff to facilitate reciprocal business practices (e.g. Introductions & Referrals.)

Personal Development

• Ensure own competency and knowledge on system functionality, legislative requirements and changes, professional development (self-development) and career development are always maintained.
• Attend various developmental activities and demonstrate understanding through competency assessments

Employment Equity Compliance

• Managing all planning, implementation, execution, and record keeping related to Employment Equity Compliance within client base
• Identify and resolve barriers to compliance with Employment Equity legislation
• Ensuring that consultative processes around employment equity are implemented.
• Conducting of various analyses to determine numerical and non-numerical goals
• Development of an Employment Equity plan and the necessary consultation thereon
• Ensuring that the plan gets implemented over the specified duration
• Ensure submission of the EEA2 and EEA4 reports to the Department of Employment and Labour.
• Ensure all Management and Staff are aware of Employment Equity and its Purpose
• Assist the client with the identification of designated individuals for Succession and Experience Planning related to the Employment Equity Plan

Project Planning and adherence

• Generate and implement visitation and delivery schedule for own clients
• Adherence to schedules for service delivery and various projectsPlanning of, attendance of and closing of appointments on a routine basis
• All relevant client documents generated and uploaded on relevant document management system in line with company standards

Client Experience

• Ensure delivery of services occurs in a way that maintains client satisfaction
• Deliver excellent service to obtain referrals and introductions from current clients to new clients
• Delivery of service and professional communications that ensure client satisfaction with brand and product

Package & Remuneration

Salary: R17 850 CTC per month

Benefits: As part of the Labournet team, you’ll enjoy benefits designed to support your wellbeing and career growth. These include a wellness programme that covers up to 8 family members or friends, partner discounts, structured career paths, accredited training, study assistance, retirement and group risk benefits, hybrid work options for applicable roles, as well as a suit‑up and vehicle branding allowance where relevant.

Take the next step in your career with Labournet – where people are empowered, purpose drives everything we do, and our platform enables real impact. If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help shape the future of work in South Africa, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

Qualifications

You’ll need a customer‑first mindset and the following skills to succeed in this role:

• National diploma/ BA /BCom Degree in HR/Industrial Psychology/Business Management / Financial Management or related field
• Experience in the service industry (delivery of services to other businesses or business units) advantageous
• Experience with EEA2/EEA4 Submissions advantageous
• Experience with Policy drafting and Implementation advantageous
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Additional Information

Why Join Labournet?

At Labournet, you’re joining more than a company - you’re becoming part of a platform built to empower people and drive purpose. With over 28 years of innovation in compliance and people solutions, we invest in our employees so they can grow, make a national impact, and help shape the future of work across South Africa.

What We Offer

• You’ll obtain a wealth of experience and knowledge at a much faster pace than you would in an internal compliance-focused role due to our national footprint across different industries.
• You’ll have access to structured career paths, accredited training, performance coaching and mentorship to support your professional growth.
• You’ll be part of a team that drives compliance and transformation across South Africa, giving your work real purpose and impact.
• You’ll benefit from hybrid work options and a culture that supports work‑life integration, because we believe wellbeing fuels performance.
• You’ll enjoy competitive salaries, holistic benefits and a lucrative sales commission policy.
• You’ll thrive in a collaborative, tech‑enabled environment where we value output over hours and encourage innovation at every level.

How We Work?

Gone are the days of rigid office hours and long commutes. Our hybrid working model allows teams to co‑create flexible arrangements that support productivity and personal wellbeing.

Who We Are

Labournet is a proudly South African company offering integrated solutions in Payroll, Labour Law, Health & Safety, Transformation, Training, Technology and Commercial Compliance. We serve over 6,500 businesses nationwide, helping them stay compliant and competitive.