Senior Employee Relations Advisor

TFG (The Foschini Group); Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foschini Group (TFG) is seeking an Employee Relations Consultant to support the business by handling disciplinary, grievance and labour processes in a fair, compliant manner. You will manage complex ER matters end-to-end and represent the company at CCMA when required.

You will provide risk-based advisory support to operational stakeholders, deliver ER training to line management, and stay informed on employment legislation to ensure consistent ER practice across the organisation.

Qualifications

• HR-related or legal qualification; Preferred: Relevant qualification in Law (LLB) or related field (e.g. BCom Law)
• 2–5 years’ experience in Employee Relations / Industrial Relations (Solid experience in the retail industry – advantage)
• Strong understanding of South African labour legislation and dispute resolution processes (CCMA)

Responsibilities

• Provide expert ER advisory support to management on disciplinary, grievance, incapacity, and misconduct processes
• Manage and oversee disciplinary hearings, ensuring procedural and substantive fairness
• Represent the Company at CCMA conciliations and arbitrations, including preparation of case files, bundles, and witnesses
• Drive consistent application of ER policies across the business to mitigate legal and operational risk
• Ensure alignment of ER strategies with business objectives.
• Lead the implementation of ER projects.
• Deliver ER training and coaching to line management on best practice labour relations
• Keep abreast of employment legislation and case law

Skills

ER advisory

Stakeholder management

Legal judgement

CCMA representation

Disciplinary hearings

Education

HR/legal qualification

LLB preferred

Retail experience

Job description

The Foschini Group (TFG) is seeking an Employee Relations Consultant to support the business by handling disciplinary, grievance and labour processes in a fair, compliant manner. You will manage complex ER matters end-to-end and represent the company at CCMA when required.

You will provide risk-based advisory support to operational stakeholders, deliver ER training to line management, and stay informed on employment legislation to ensure consistent ER practice across the organisation.