SITE HR/IR MANAGER (NASREC, JOHANNESBURG)

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished university is seeking an experienced HR/IR Manager in Johannesburg. This hands-on leadership role requires overseeing HR and Industrial Relations activities, especially in a unionised setting. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor’s degree, strong communication skills, and 5–8 years of senior HR experience, including handling CCMA matters and union engagement.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in a senior HR/IR role preferably in a unionised environment.
• Solid experience handling CCMA matters and disciplinary cases.
• Strong understanding of labour legislation including BCEA and LRA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all on-site HR and IR activities.
• Provide strategic HR insight in a labour-intensive environment.
• Engage with unions and manage conflict resolutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict-resolution skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, or related field

Additional certifications in Labour Law or HR Management

Tools

HRIS experience

Job description

SITE HR/IR MANAGER (NASREC, JOHANNESBURG)

2025-07-30 - 2025-08-29

Permanent

NEL012270

Human Resources and Industrial Relations

Gauteng , JHB - Southern Suburbs

We are looking for a skilled and experienced HR/IR Manager to oversee all on-site Human Resources and Industrial Relations activities. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic HR insight and strong IR capabilities, especially in a unionised, labour-intensive environment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations, or related field
• Additional certifications in Labour Law or HR Management are an advantage
• 5–8 years in a senior HR/IR role, ideally in a unionised environment
• Solid experience handling CCMA matters, disciplinary cases, and union engagement
• Strong understanding of labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EE, Skills Development)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel; HRIS experience beneficial

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