Human Resources / Industrial Relations Officer

Watershed Consulting; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Germiston is seeking an experienced HR / IR Officer to manage various HR functions, focusing on industrial relations and compliance with labour legislation. The ideal candidate should have at least 6 years of relevant experience and a National Diploma in Human Resources. This role offers a monthly salary of R30,000 and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years in a similar role with hands-on experience in Industrial Relations.
• Experience with Bargaining Council procedures and CCMA/BCCEI processes.
• Sound knowledge of relevant labour legislation (LRA, BCEA, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Draft disciplinary warnings in line with company policy.
• Arrange disciplinary hearings and prepare charge sheets.
• Implement the company’s onboarding and induction policies.
• Coordinate termination processes including retrenchments.

Skills

Industrial Relations

Bargaining Council procedures

Payroll

Compliance

MS Office

Education

National Diploma in Human Resources or equivalent

Tools

PaySpace

Job description

HR / IR Officer

Location : Germiston, Gauteng

Salary : R30,000 per month (CTC)

About the Role Our client is seeking a seasoned HR / IR Officer to manage a wide range of human resources and industrial relations functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IR, HR administration within a Bargaining Council environment, and experience dealing with CCMA processes.

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Relations

Draft disciplinary warnings in line with company policy and labour legislation

Arrange disciplinary hearings, prepare charge sheets, and issue notices

Assist line managers with hearing preparations

Chair disciplinary hearings where applicable

Handle grievance procedures

Prepare documentation for CCMA and Bargaining Council cases (conciliation and arbitration)

Represent company interests in IR matters

Employment Equity

Active participation in the Employment Equity Committee

Gather and compile data for EE reporting and Department of Labour submissions

Trade Union Engagement

Liaise with trade unions on labour-related issues

Maintain accurate records of union correspondence and interactions

Employee Onboarding & Induction

Implement the company’s onboarding and induction policies

Ensure new employees receive all relevant HR documentation and training plans

Oversee probation evaluations and final appointments

Payroll Support

Update employee records (promotions, demotions, transfers)

Provide support in resolving payroll-related queries

Employee Terminations & Transfers

Coordinate termination processes including retrenchments and contract completions

Ensure accurate documentation and compliance in termination procedures

Manage staff transfers between branches / sites and liaise with payroll

Requirements

Qualifications

National Diploma in Human Resources or equivalent

Experience

Minimum of 6 years in a similar role, with hands-on experience in :

o Industrial Relations

o Bargaining Council procedures

o CCMA / BCCEI processes

o Employment Equity and BBBEE compliance

Technical Skills

Proficient in MS Office

Experience using PaySpace and HR data systems

Sound knowledge of relevant labour legislation (LRA, BCEA, etc.)

• Skillset Required : Coo, Ned, Payroll, Compliance, Ms Office, Documentation, Technical Skill, Technical Skills