Description:
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced People Partner – ER to join our team. This role plays a pivotal part in managing and supporting employee and industrial relations strategies that align with our organisational goals and legal requirements. You will act as a trusted advisor to managers, ensuring fair and consistent employee practices while fostering a positive and compliant workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide expert advice and guidance on employee and industrial relations matters.
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Ensure compliance with labour legislation, company policies, and procedures.
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Manage complex disciplinary and grievance cases with professionalism and fairness.
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Build and maintain constructive relationships with trade unions and employee representatives.
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Support case management, CCMA processes, and workplace investigations.
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Drive proactive stakeholder engagement to mitigate risks and promote employee well-being.
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Balance organizational objectives with employee advocacy to enable a fair and sustainable workplace.
Requirements:
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Provide expert advice and guidance on employee and industrial relations matters.
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Ensure compliance with labour legislation, company policies, and procedures.
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Manage complex disciplinary and grievance cases with professionalism and fairness.
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Build and maintain constructive relationships with trade unions and employee representatives.
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Support case management, CCMA processes, and workplace investigations.
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Drive proactive stakeholder engagement to mitigate risks and promote employee well-being.
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Balance organizational objectives with employee advocacy to enable a fair and sustainable workplace.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management: 4 to 5 years
- Employee & Industrial Relations Expertise: 4 to 5 years
- Conflict Resolution & Mediation: 4 to 5 years
- Communication & Consultation Skills: 4 to 5 years
- Judgement & Professional Integrity: 4 to 5 years
- A relevant tertiary qualification in HR, Labour Relations, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in employee and industrial relations.
- Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and ER/IR practices.
- Proven experience in conflict resolution, mediation, and case management.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to operate with sound judgement, discretion, and professionalism.
- A relevant tertiary qualification in HR, Labour Relations, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in employee and industrial relations.
- Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and ER/IR practices.
- Proven experience in conflict resolution, mediation, and case management.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to operate with sound judgement, discretion, and professionalism.