HR Consultant

Pronel Personnel; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Durban is seeking a seasoned HR Consultant for its leadership team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in union engagement, performance management, and training. Responsibilities include managing employee relations, improving performance management systems, and mentoring an HR team. This is a perfect role for senior HR professionals looking to share their expertise in a stable environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive HR generalist experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Proven ability to engage and manage relationships with trade unions.
• Strong background in performance management frameworks and employee development.
• High level of maturity and professionalism to interact at all organisational levels.
• Passionate about mentorship and skills transfer.
• Solid knowledge of South African labour legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead union and employee relations.
• Drive implementation of performance management systems.
• Support training and development initiatives.
• Provide mentorship to the HR team.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation.

Skills

Union engagement

Performance management

Training & development

Mentorship

Negotiation

Education

Relevant HR qualification

Job description

Overview

Full-Time | Permanent

A large, well-established organisation based in Durban is seeking an experienced and highly respected HR Consultant to join its leadership team. This role is ideal for a seasoned HR professional with strong union engagement, performance management, and training & development expertise, who is passionate about mentoring and knowledge transfer.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead union and employee relations, including negotiations, consultations, and dispute resolution.
• Drive the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of performance management systems across the organisation.
• Oversee and support training and development initiatives, ensuring skills development aligns with operational and strategic needs.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to an established HR team, ensuring best-practice HR standards are upheld.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation, company policies, and internal governance frameworks.

Qualifications

• Extensive HR generalist experience, preferably within a unionized environment.
• Proven ability to engage, negotiate, and manage relationships with trade unions.
• Strong background in performance management frameworks and employee development.
• High level of maturity, authority, and professionalism, with the ability to confidently interact at all organisational levels.
• Passion for mentorship, coaching, and skills transfer.
• Relevant HR qualification and solid knowledge of South African labour legislation.

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is particularly well-suited to a senior HR professional approaching retirement who is eager to share their expertise, guide a capable HR team, and make a meaningful impact within a stable organisation.

If you are an accomplished HR professional seeking a rewarding role where your experience and leadership will be truly valued, we encourage you to apply.