Industrial Relations Officer New Plant (Steel Manu

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent the company at the CCMA and MEIBC Centre for Dispute Resolution during conciliations and arbitrations.
• Manage grievances, disciplinary processes, poor performance and incapacity procedures.
• Train and advise management on labour relations policies and procedures.
• Manage Employment Equity, Performance Management and EAP programmes.
• Monitor and manage absenteeism and related employee matters.
• Investigate labour disputes, employee complaints and suspected fraudulent documentation.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures remain compliant with labour legislation.
• Promote effective dispute prevention through fact-finding, mediation and conciliation.
• Provide advice on employee communication structures and labour-related matters.
• Prepare monthly Industrial Relations reports for management.
• Support recruitment and selection processes, including advertising, shortlisting and interviewing.
• Handle employee queries relating to remuneration, benefits and HR policies.
• Assist with ad hoc HR projects and duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Postgraduate qualification in Labour Law or related Labour Law qualification.
• Certificate in Dispute Resolution Practice / Labour Law Practice.
• Extensive experience in Industrial Relations and Labour Relations .
• Proven experience representing employers at the CCMA and statutory bargaining councils , preferably MEIBC .
• Strong experience in disciplinary hearings, grievances, performance management and incapacity procedures.
• Experience managing Employment Equity and absenteeism processes.
• Working knowledge of SAGE 300 would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and dispute-resolution processes.
• Excellent communication, investigation, advisory and conflict-resolution skills.

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