Employee Relations Graduate

Job Description

• We are seeking a motivated professional to join our team as a graduate in our Law, OHS, Employee Relations, and Employment Equity portfolio.
• This opportunity offers hands-on experience in labour law, employee relations, employment equity, occupational health and safety, and regulatory compliance, while providing exposure to HR, Legal, and operational functions within the business.

Responsibilities Occupational Health & Safety

• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of Occupational Health and Safety programmes.
• Participate in workplace inspections, risk assessments, and safety audits.
• Support incident investigations and the compilation of investigation reports.
• Monitor compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and company safety procedures.
• Assist with safety training, awareness campaigns, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Maintain health and safety records, registers, and documentation.

Employee Relations

• Assist with employee relations administration and record keeping.
• Support disciplinary, grievance, incapacity, and consultation processes.
• Attend hearings and employee relations meetings and assist with minute-taking and documentation.
• Assist with investigations into employee relations matters and workplace incidents.
• Prepare reports and correspondence relating to employee relations activities.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and conflict resolution processes.

Employment Equity

• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of the Employment Equity Plan.
• Support Employment Equity Committee activities and meetings.
• Assist in preparing Employment Equity reports and submissions.
• Collect, maintain, and analyse employment equity data and statistics.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Law LLB
• Exposure in an Occupational Health & Safety environment will be advantageous.