Employment Law Specialist

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Legal exposure

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley seeks an Employment Law Specialist to join its legal team. You will provide expert advice on South African employment law, support compliance, and handle employee relations within a growing organization based in the Northern Cape capital.

You will develop HR policies, oversee disputes, CCMA proceedings, and represent the company in labour matters. The role requires admitted counsel with at least five years in employment law, strong negotiation skills, and excellent

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with ≥5 years of experience exclusively in employment law.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor legislation and case law.
• Proven experience advising on complex employment disputes and litigation.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel on matters relating to South African employment law.
• Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures in line with legal requirements.
• Manage and advise on employee grievances, disciplinary processes, and terminations.
• Represent the company in labor disputes, CCMA proceedings, and relevant court actions.
• Ensure compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, and related legislation.
• Conduct training for HR personnel and management on employment law matters.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation advisory

Dispute resolution

Negotiation

Communication

Policy development

Employee relations

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Admitted attorney

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Employment Law Specialist to join their legal team based in Kimberley . This role focuses on providing expert legal advice and support on all aspects of employment law, including compliance, dispute resolution, and employee relations. You will play a key role in developing and implementing HR policies, managing employment litigation, and ensuring the company adheres to all labor legislation. This is an excellent opportunity for an employment law professional to contribute significantly to the HR and legal functions within a growing organization, based in the Northern Cape capital, Kimberley , fostering a fair and compliant workplace environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel on all matters relating to South African employment law.
• Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures in line with legal requirements.
• Manage and advise on employee grievances, disciplinary processes, and terminations.
• Represent the company in labor disputes, CCMA proceedings, and relevant court actions.
• Ensure compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, and other related legislation.
• Conduct training for HR personnel and management on employment law matters.

Requirements

• Admitted attorney with a minimum of 5 years of experience exclusively in employment law.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor legislation and case law.
• Proven experience in advising on complex employment disputes and litigation.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive employee relations issues with discretion and professionalism in Kimberley.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to specialize and grow within employment law .
• Exposure to a wide range of employee relations and legal challenges.
• A supportive team environment committed to fair labor practices in Kimberley .
• Contribution to maintaining a positive and legally compliant workplace.