IR Consultant

Advius (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Pretoria is seeking a dynamic Industrial Relations (IR) Consultant to manage and advise on employee relations. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of South African labour law and strong negotiation skills, with responsibilities including advising on IR matters, representing at the CCMA, and drafting employment contracts. This full-time position requires 3-5 years of experience in an IR role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an IR-focused role.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Proven experience representing employers at the CCMA.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on all IR matters.
• Represent the company at the CCMA and Bargaining Councils.
• Draft and review employment contracts.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Training and facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labour Law, Industrial Psychology, or related field

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Industrial Relations (IR) Consultant to join our team and play a pivotal role in managing and advising on all aspects of employee relations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of South African labour law, excellent negotiation skills, and a passion for fostering fair and productive workplace environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and support on all IR matters, including disciplinary procedures, grievances, and conflict resolution.
• Represent the company at the CCMA and Bargaining Councils.
• Draft and review employment contracts, disciplinary documentation, and IR policies.
• Conduct investigations and chair disciplinary hearings.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, trade unions, and external legal advisors.
• Monitor changes in labour legislation and ensure organizational compliance.
• Deliver training and workshops on IR best practices and legal updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labour Law, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an IR-focused role.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labour legislation (LRA, BCEA, EEA, etc.).
• Proven experience representing employers at the CCMA.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Additional skills include: in-depth knowledge of South African labour legislation, CCMA representation experience, disciplinary and grievance handling, contract drafting and review, policy development, investigation skills, chairing disciplinary hearings, compliance monitoring, negotiation and mediation, stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, training and facilitation, report writing, presentation skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, decision-making, case management, adaptability, and resilience.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Labour Law, Industrial Psychology, or related field.

Key Skills

Relevant skills include: stakeholder engagement, negotiation, conflict resolution, training, and facilitation.

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : 3-5 years

Vacancy : 1