Industrial Relations Officer/HR with labour legislation experience- Edendale

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

Industrial Relations (IR) Officer / HR Practitioner

A dynamic company is seeking a Industrial Relations (IR) Officer / HR Practitioner to support all industrial relations and employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with South African labour legislation while representing the company effectively at the CCMA and Bargaining Councils.

Position Area: Edenvale Gauteng, 3 years IR experience with proven experience in CCMA Bargaining council experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage disciplinary processes, grievances, and misconduct investigations
• Chair and prosecute disciplinary hearings and incapacity enquiries
• Represent the company at CCMA, Bargaining Councils, and other dispute resolution forums
• Prepare and submit documentation for disputes, conciliations, and arbitrations
• Advise management on labour law, policies, and best practices
• Ensure compliance with LRA, BCEA, EEA, SDA, and relevant collective agreements
• Assist with retrenchment consultations (Section 189 / 189A)
• Draft and review HR policies, procedures, and employment contracts
• Maintain accurate IR and employee relations records
• Support line managers with performance management and conflict resolution
• Participate in wage negotiations and union engagements where required

Minimum Requirements

• HR Qualification (Diploma or Degree in Human Resources / Labour Relations)
• Proven experience handling CCMA and Bargaining Council cases
• Strong working knowledge of South African labour legislation
• Experience in disciplinary hearings, grievances, and dispute resolution