Labour Law Consultant

LabourNet; Mbombela; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Mpumalanga is searching for a Labour Law Consultant. The ideal candidate will be responsible for retaining clients and addressing industrial relations issues. With at least 3 years of related education and over a year of experience, strong communication skills are essential. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and considerable growth opportunities aimed at shaping the future of work in South Africa.

Benefits

Wellness programme covering 8 family members

Structured career paths

Accredited training and study assistance

Flexible hybrid work options

Suit-up and vehicle branding allowance

Qualifications

• Customer-first mindset crucial for success.
• Willingness to learn labour law essentials.
• Must be a fast learner in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Retain and service clients for IR issues.
• Chair disciplinary inquiries and draft judgments.
• Assist with compliance in issuing warnings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

More than 1 year experience in Industrial Relations

Eagerness to learn labour law

Ability to function under pressure

Education

3 years B. Degree or equivalent in HR/IR/LLB

Tools

Valid driver’s license and own vehicle

Job description

Company Description

Labournet is a proudly South African company with over 28 years of innovation in payroll, HR and employment legislative compliance. We are driven by our mission to change the world of work by simplifying compliance, empowering people, and delivering technology-driven solutions. Our people are the key to this mission, and we invest in them to grow, innovate, and make an impact.

Job Description

We currently have an exciting position available for a Labour Law Consultant, to be based at our Mbombela branch.

You are responsible for inclusive of, but not limited to:

• Retaining all clients as well as servicing clients in terms of all IR issues.
• All clients are contacted as per schedule

Labour Law issues

• Typical Labour Law issues can range from:

• Chairing of disciplinary inquiries
• Drafting of judgments for clients
• Assist with the issuing of warnings to ensure compliance
• Drafting and implementing of policies

More complex issues

• Wage negotiations
• Strike Management
• Retrenchments

Package & Remuneration

Salary: R17 850 CTC

Benefits

As part of the Labournet team, you’ll enjoy benefits designed to support your wellbeing and career growth. These include a wellness programme that covers up to 8 family members or friends, partner discounts, structured career paths, accredited training, study assistance, retirement and group risk benefits, hybrid work options for applicable roles, as well as a suit-up and vehicle branding allowance where relevant.

Take the next step in your career with Labournet – where people are empowered, purpose drives everything we do, and our platform enables real impact. If you\'re ready to grow, innovate, and help shape the future of work in South Africa, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

Qualifications

You\'ll need a customer-first mindset and the following skills to succeed in this role:

• 3 years B. Degree or equivalent in HR/IR/LLB or related field
• More than 1 years’ experience in Industrial Relations
• Eagerness to learn the ins and outs of labour law
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Must be able to effectively function within a pressurised and fast paced environment
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle is essential

Additional Information

Why Join Labournet?

At Labournet, you’re joining more than a company - you’re becoming part of a platform built to empower people and drive purpose. With over 28 years of innovation in compliance and people solutions, we invest in our employees so they can grow, make a national impact, and help shape the future of work across South Africa.

What We Offer:

• You’ll obtain a wealth of experience and knowledge at a much faster pace than you would in an internal compliance-focused role due to our national footprint across different industries.
• You’ll have access to structured career paths, accredited training, performance coaching and mentorship to support your professional growth.
• You’ll be part of a team that drives compliance and transformation across South Africa, giving your work real purpose and impact.
• You’ll benefit from hybrid work options and a culture that supports work-life integration, because we believe wellbeing fuels performance.
• You’ll enjoy competitive salaries, holistic benefits and a lucrative sales commission policy.
• You’ll thrive in a collaborative, tech-enabled environment where we value output over hours and encourage innovation at every level.

How We Work?

Gone are the days of rigid office hours and long commutes. Our hybrid working model allows teams to co-create flexible arrangements that support productivity and personal wellbeing.

Who We Are

Labournet is a proudly South African company offering integrated solutions in Payroll, Labour Law, Health & Safety, Transformation, Training, Technology and Commercial Compliance. We serve over 6,500 businesses nationwide, helping them stay compliant and competitive.