Labour Lawyer (Logistics and Supply Chain Sector)

On Line Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

On Line Personnel seeks an experienced Labour Lawyer to lead employment law matters in the logistics and supply chain sector. You will vet contracts, draft agreements, and act as a key risk mitigator ensuring statutory compliance in a high-pressure environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in SA Labour Law, with direct logistics exposure, and fluency in Afrikaans and English. Strong dispute resolution skills and practical commercial advice are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified in South African labour law with 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in logistics or heavy industry is advantageous.
• High attention to detail in contracts and vetting.
• Deep knowledge of LRA, BCEA, EEA and dispute resolution.
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Contract vetting and drafting of employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, and SLAs.
• Risk mitigation by identifying and closing compliance gaps in offers and documentation.
• Standardize employment templates across positions to reflect updated labour legislation.
• Represent the company in CCMA and Bargaining Council proceedings and manage disputes.
• Provide policy reviews and pragmatic legal advisory to management.

Skills

Labour law

Contract vetting

CCMA representation

Bargaining Council

Dispute resolution

Afrikaans

English

Education

BCom Law/LLB

Job description

Job Position: Labour Lawyer (Logistics and Supply Chain Sector)

Ref: 5311

Location: PE/Gqeberha

Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience

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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.

Qualifications / 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