Industrial Relations & HR Practitioner

Avatar Advisory - Avatar Human Capital; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic HR consultancy is seeking an Industrial Relations Officer to manage employee relations and support compliance with South African labour legislation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in handling CCMA and Bargaining Council cases. Responsibilities include managing disciplinary processes, advising management on labour law, and representing the company in dispute resolution forums. Candidates with a degree or diploma in Human Resources and relevant experience will be prioritized.

Qualifications

• HR Qualification (Diploma or Degree in Human Resources / Labour Relations) is mandatory.
• Proven experience with CCMA and Bargaining Council cases is necessary.
• Strong working knowledge of South African labour legislation is required.
• Experience in managing disciplinary hearings and grievances is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage disciplinary processes, grievances, and misconduct investigations.
• Chair and prosecute disciplinary hearings and incapacity enquiries.
• Represent the company at CCMA, Bargaining Councils, and dispute resolution forums.
• Advise management on labour law, policies, and best practices.
• Assist with retrenchment consultations (Section 189 / 189A).

Skills

Experience in CCMA cases

Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation

Disciplinary hearings experience

Grievance handling

Conflict resolution

Education

Diploma or Degree in Human Resources / Labour Relations

Job description

A dynamic HR consultancy is seeking an Industrial Relations Officer to manage employee relations and support compliance with South African labour legislation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in handling CCMA and Bargaining Council cases. Responsibilities include managing disciplinary processes, advising management on labour law, and representing the company in dispute resolution forums. Candidates with a degree or diploma in Human Resources and relevant experience will be prioritized.