Senior Labour Law Consultant

LabourNet; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Labour Law Consultant. This role involves servicing clients on various IR issues, providing training, and chairing disciplinary hearings. Applicants should have at least a B. Degree in a related field with 2+ years of experience in labour law. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Wellness programme

Career growth opportunities

Hybrid work options

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in labour law consultations.
• Experience chairing disciplinary hearings and dispute resolution.
• Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Retain and service clients on IR issues.
• Train clients according to LabourNet standards.
• Chair disciplinary inquiries and draft judgments.

Skills

Customer-first mindset

Excellent communication skills

Ability to function under pressure

Eagerness to learn labour law

Education

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

Job description

We currently have an exciting position available for a Senior Labour Law Consultant to be based at our Head Office.

You are responsible for Inclusive of but not limited to :

• Retaining all clients as well as servicing clients in terms of all IR issues.
• Provide training to all clients as per LabourNet standards
• All clients are visited once per month
• All clients are contacted as per schedule

These 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 policies

To more complex issues like :

• Wage negotiations
• Strike Management
• Retrenchments

Package & Remuneration :

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
• 2 years and more experience in labour law (consultations on retrenchments, strikes, chairing disciplinary hearings, dispute resolution, etc.)
• All LAPS completed
• 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 licence and own vehicle is essential

What can we offer

• Attractive Salary
• Work in a multicultural and diverse environment
• Work-Life Integration
• Hybrid Work Policy
• LabourNet supports professional trainings and great career development opportunities
• Benefits such as Employee Assistance Programme, Pension fund and risk benefits
• Branding Allowance.

In case LabourNet does not respond to your application within 30 days please consider it was not successful for the current recruitment process for this role.

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 6500 businesses nationwide helping them stay compliant and competitive.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

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Experience: years

Vacancy: 1