Labour Lawyer (Logistics)

On Line Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

On Line Personnel seeks a Labour Lawyer (Logistics) for a permanent role based in Port Elizabeth. The candidate will specialise in SA employment law, vet contracts, and mitigate risk in a high-pressure logistics environment.

The role requires deep LRA/BCEA/EEA knowledge, strong dispute-handling skills, and fluency in Afrikaans and English to navigate complex stakeholder conversations.

Qualifications

• Education: BCom Law/LLB degree.
• Experience: 5+ years post-qualification in SA Labour Law.

Responsibilities

• Review and finalize employment contracts, independent contractor agreements and SLAs.
• Identify and close legal and compliance gaps in documentation.
• Advise leadership on pragmatic, commercially-sound legal strategies.

Skills

Contract vetting

Dispute resolution

Risk assessment

Legal drafting

Policy advisory

Education

BCom Law/LLB

Job description

Labour Lawyer (Logistics) job vacancy in Port Elizabeth.

We are seeking the services of a Labour Lawyer (Logistics) for a permaanent position based in Port Elizabeth.

This role demands an individual with deep expertise in South African employment law, strong contract-vetting capabilities, and the grit to thrive in a traditional, high-pressure, and demanding operational environment.

The successful candidate will act as a key risk mitigator, ensuring full statutory compliance while protecting the labour/commercial interests of the business.

Requirements

• Education: BCom Law/LLB degree
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience specializing in South African Labour Law
• Industry focus: Direct experience in logistics, supply chain, warehousing or heavy industry is highly advantageous
• Track record: Proven, stable work history demonstrating long-term commitment and reliability
• Required knowledge and technical competencies
• Meticulous attention to detail: Zero tolerance for error in contract drafting, legal vetting, and documentation review
• Legislative expertise: Deep operational mastery of LRA, BCEA, EEA, SDA, and dispute resolution frameworks
• Dispute handling: Strong record in CCMA/Bargaining Council
• Personal attributes and cultural fit
• Resilience and toughness: Demonstrated ability to handle intense pressure, direct communication, and demanding stakeholders
• Bilingualism: High proficiency/fluency in Afrikaans and English is essential for daily integration into the operational culture
• Assertiveness: Calm, firm, and authoritative under pressure without compromising on legal principles
• Work Ethic: Unwavering dedication, hands-on attitude, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving

Key Performance Areas

• Employment / Contract management and pre-employment vetting
  • Contract Vetting: Thoroughly review, verifications, draft, and finalize all employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, and SLAs prior to any formal offer being extended
  • Risk mitigation: Identify and eliminate legal loopholes, compliance gaps, or restrictive covenants in offer documentation
  • Standardization: Maintain and update standardized, legally sound employment templates across all positions in line with changing labour legislation
• Labour relations and dispute resolution
  • CCMA and Bargaining Council Representation: Prepare case files, represent the company at conciliations, arbitrations, and labour court proceedings
  • Disciplinary and grievance procedures: Oversee complex disciplinary enquiries, chair hearings when required, and advise line management on progressive discipline and fair procedures
  • Union negotiations: Handle industrial relations, collective bargaining, wage negotiations, and strike/lockout management within the logistics/bargaining council context
• Legal compliance and risk advisory
  • Statutory compliance: Ensure strict adherence to the LRA, BCEA, EEA, OHSA, and applicable Bargaining Council Main Agreements
  • Management advisory: Provide pragmatic, commercially sound legal advice to leadership and operations management
  • Policy Review: Formulate, audit, and update internal HR policies and operational rulebooks