62 Employee Relations Specialist jobs in Johannesburg

Overview

An industry leading Health and Hygiene company are looking for a diligent Industrial Relations Specialist to join their team.

On-site | Permanent | R35 000 pm to R42 000 pm | Isando

Responsibilities

• Management of dispute resolution
• Consultative process between management and employees
• Compliance with labour legislation Controlling Industrial Relations Climate (all unions) Reporting all cases with financial impact to the Monthly
• IR report Gathering and preparing CCMA documents
• Preparing for CCMA Matters
• Representing company at CCMA for all referred disputes
• Drafting of closing arguments, notices, affidavits, letters of demand , Con / Arb objections
• Management of CCMA cases and Labour Court Referrals
• Management of disciplinary cases
• Assessing merits of CCMA and Labour Court matters and providing advice

Minimum Requirements

• BCom Degree – Labour Law or Equivalent
• 5 years' experience in Industrial Law / Labour Law

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FlySafair City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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• Facilitate the handling of employee grievances, counselling, and conflict resolution processes in a timely and effective manner;
• Take a proactive approach to conflict management and ensure adherence to grievance and disciplinary procedures;
• Provide expert advice to management on appropriate disciplinary action, ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance with labour law;
• Investigate employee concerns and recommend appropriate courses of action;
• Assist in the formation, interpretation, and application of internal policies relating to employee conduct, discipline, and grievance management;
• Engage with HR and departmental managers to monitor all disciplinary processes, including documentation, investigations, scheduling, and attendance at hearings;
• Represent the organisation at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and similar forums;
• Support HR and line managers with CCMA case preparation and dispute resolution strategies;
• Monitor internal and external legal developments and ensure the business remains compliant with relevant employment legislation, collective agreements, and case law precedents;
• Deliver internal training to managers and employees on employee relations topics, including policies, legislation, and disciplinary processes;
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure ER matters are addressed effectively;
• Review, draft, and update company policies and procedures to ensure alignment with current labour legislation and best employment practices;
• Provide accurate interpretation of labour laws and ensure consistent application in the workplace;
• Promote awareness and adherence to company policies, labour legislation, and collective agreements across the organization;
• Conduct research and make recommendations based on recent employment law changes and court rulings.
• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
• Degree or diploma in Human Resources Management, IR or related field (Essential);
• Postgraduate qualification in Labour Relations or related field (Advantageous);
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Employee Relations Industrial Relations, or Labour Law advisory roles (Essential);
• Proven experience managing disciplinary processes and representing at CCMA;
• Must be prepared to travel.
  
  

• Facilitate the handling of employee grievances, counselling, and conflict resolution processes in a timely and effective manner;
• Take a proactive approach to conflict management and ensure adherence to grievance and disciplinary procedures;
• Provide expert advice to management on appropriate disciplinary action, ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance with labour law;
• Investigate employee concerns and recommend appropriate courses of action;
• Assist in the formation, interpretation, and application of internal policies relating to employee conduct, discipline, and grievance management;
• Engage with HR and departmental managers to monitor all disciplinary processes, including documentation, investigations, scheduling, and attendance at hearings;
• Represent the organisation at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and similar forums;
• Support HR and line managers with CCMA case preparation and dispute resolution strategies;
• Monitor internal and external legal developments and ensure the business remains compliant with relevant employment legislation, collective agreements, and case law precedents;
• Deliver internal training to managers and employees on employee relations topics, including policies, legislation, and disciplinary processes;
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure ER matters are addressed effectively;
• Review, draft, and update company policies and procedures to ensure alignment with current labour legislation and best employment practices;
• Provide accurate interpretation of labour laws and ensure consistent application in the workplace;
• Promote awareness and adherence to company policies, labour legislation, and collective agreements across the organization;
• Conduct research and make recommendations based on recent employment law changes and court rulings.
• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
• Degree or diploma in Human Resources Management, IR or related field (Essential);
• Postgraduate qualification in Labour Relations or related field (Advantageous);
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Employee Relations Industrial Relations, or Labour Law advisory roles (Essential);
• Proven experience managing disciplinary processes and representing at CCMA;
• Must be prepared to travel.
  
  

Personality Attributes

• Professional;
• Use discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times;
• Strong work ethic;
• Honesty and integrity;
• Proactive approach;
• Strong team player;
• Committed and willing to take on new challenges;
• priorities and pressure;
• Able to work without supervision;
• Immaculate timekeeping.
  
  

Application Guideline

• Email applications will not be accepted;
• Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups;
• Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
  
  

FlySafair Reserves The Right

• Not to proceed with this vacancy;
• To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.
  
  

Closing Date: 11 July 2025

#CBSeniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Human Resources
• Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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The incumbent will ensure that SANBS complies with relevant labour laws, standards, policies and codes. To advise business and employees on labour related issues, highlighting the risks to the business and employees alike whilst ensuring that fair and equitable employee relations outcomes are achieved. To ensure lasting employee relationships within SANBS. The focus of this role is to identify requirements within the organization and develop new and innovative ways to reduce staff turnover rates, advance solid Employee Relations and improve overall morale.

Key Performance Areas:

KPA 1: Business Planning and Financial Management.

1. Contribute and participate in long term plans for the department.
2. Participate in business planning sessions and identify mitigation of organisational risks relating to ER Projects as well as divisional projects.
3. Create a dashboard to track all ER related matters within the business. Use this information to identify risks and manage and mitigate same.
4. Participate and implement HCM national initiatives and develop project plans for implementing agreed decisions.
5. Gather and compile all necessary information for ER reports.
6. Assist in managing the ER departments budget, specifically in relation to ER training and Legal expenses.
7. Ensure that the ER department reaches its business plan goals for each year.

KPA 2: Direct, Implement and Monitor Employee Relations Initiatives.

1. Research and keep abreast of new developments & tools within the labour law space.
2. Direct and facilitate inputs on implementation of approved employee relations interventions and plans.
3. Provide support and guide managers and employees in the implementation of employee relations initiatives.
4. Provide support to implementation of appropriate DE and Grievance processes.
5. Ensure DE and Grievance templates and paperwork are up to industry practice.
6. Capture and update ER database and draw relevant reports from same. Ensure capturing of all matters on the database on a monthly basis.
7. Analyse data from the ER reporting system and identify trends. Put measures into place to ensure these trends are sufficiently addressed.
8. Implement processes to ensure compliance with the SAP ER system and processes.
9. Resolve ad hoc reporting requests on Employee Relations matters.
10. Responsible to liaise with Line Management and HRBP’s to maintain and update the organisation on labour matters.
11. Prepare appropriate reports to enhancement of management reporting.
12. Maintain ER relationship with relevant stakeholders and provide necessary support in all areas of ER, this will include EXCO, senior managers, Unions and employees.

KPA 3: Ensure ongoing training and development of stakeholders on ER related matters and policies.

1. Implement, Facilitate and source training as per the need of the organization.
2. Educate stakeholders on an ongoing basis on all ER related matters and policies.
3. Implement ER training for managerial staff during induction and information training for new employees during induction.
4. Continuous ER training for supervisory and managerial staff including newly employed supervisory and managerial employees.
5. To develop SANBS customized ER training and roll out same within the business as and when required.

KPA 4: Coordinate and Implementation of ER initiatives as per business plan.

1. Advise management on matters related to the administration of employment contracts or employee discipline or grievance procedures.
2. Ensure that grievance handling and disciplinary proceedings are carried out in line with company policy and procedure.
3. Arranging and scheduling meetings between employees and management, to investigate and resolve grievance and disciplinary proceedings.
4. Mediating discussions between employer and employee representatives in an attempt to reconcile differences.
5. Supporting managers at disciplinary or grievance hearings in the event of collective disputes or individual action and ensure that any required follow-up action is taken.
6. Effective and efficient preparations for CCMA cases and its presentation at the CCMA in consultation with the relevant line managers. This will include Conciliation, Con/Arb and Arbitration.
7. Attend to Labour Court matters, brief and instruct attorneys with detailed information to protect SANBS.
8. Perform a quarterly GAP analysis on all ER related policies.
9. Monitor the status of all ER related matters and ensure management is continuously informed.
10. Provide advisory information to Senior Manager: Employee Relations with the implementation of strategic initiatives and interventions.
11. Ensuring the company’s ER policies are kept up to date and in line with industry best practices such as codes of conduct, grievance and disciplinary processes, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.

KPA 5: Investigations into SANBS tipoffs.

1. Receive SANBS tip-off reports in line with policy from Legal Manager.
2. Investigate and provide reports to tip-off team as they relate to HCM policies and procedures.
3. Provide updates and analysis to the Senior Manager – Employee Relations and the tip-off committee regarding tip-off received and status updates of investigations.
4. Make recommendations on further steps to be taken as well as the mitigation of risks.

KPA 6: Stakeholder Management and Collective Bargaining.

1. Support the Senior Manager: Employee Relations in preparation for annual salary negotiations through benchmarking and play advisory role to the negotiation team.
2. Responsible to Conduct negotiations with the Unions, Employee Representatives and SANBS Management Representatives.
3. Conclude and draft various agreements with Unions after consultation with management such as recognition agreements, wage agreements, and settlement agreements.
4. Implementation of and continuous engagement of national labour forum to ensure all issues are addressed such as union consultations, matters of mutual interest, section 189 retrenchment proceedings in the forum.
5. Coordinate and implement quarterly bilateral meetings with the Unions to ensure appropriate location of issues within the scope of the national labour forum.
6. Keep continuous track of Union representativity in the business to ensure representativity is in line with the concluded recognition agreement.
7. Coordinate, where applicable, external training for all Union Shop Stewards on ER related policies.
8. Ensure integration of aspects of the HCM value chain and synergies and opportunities are fully exploited.

Cognitive

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Change Management
• Holistic / Big Picture
• Judgement and Decision making
• Problem solving
• Planning, Organising and Monitoring
• Knowledge of ER theory, concepts and best practice
• Ethical behaviour
• Excellence Orientation
• Resilience and stress management
• Self Management
• Customer Service Orientation
• Business and Financial Acumen
• Best Practice Thinking
• Accounting Practice
• Deadline driven
• Business process understanding
• Presentation and Business writing skills

Leadership

Practical Execution Management

Education:

• HR Degree and/or LLB Degree and/or specializing in Labour Law.
• Post graduate qualification in Labour Law/Employee Relations would be of an advantage.

Experience and knowledge requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Employee Relations.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in dealing with CCMA processes and cases.
• Proven advanced experience in Arbitration proceedings would be an advantage.
• Admitted Attorney would be an advantage.
• Excellent and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of labour legislation, rules of the CCMA and latest IR related training and development.

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Job Description

Management of dispute resolution

Consultative process between management and employees

Compliance with labour legislation Controlling Industrial Relations Climate (all unions) Reporting all cases with financial impact to the CEO Monthly

IR report gathering and preparing CCMA documents

Preparing for CCMA Matters

Representing company at CCMA for all referred disputes

Drafting of closing arguments, notices, affidavits, letters of demand, Con/Arb objections

Management of CCMA cases and Labour Court Referrals

Management of disciplinary cases

Assessing merits of CCMA and Labour Court matters and providing advise

Qualification & Skills

BCom Degree – Labour Law or Equivalent

5 years' experience in Industrial Law/Labour Law

Suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not get a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Responsibilities:

• Management of dispute resolution
• Consultative process between management and employees
• Compliance with labour legislation Controlling Industrial Relations Climate (all unions) Reporting all cases with financial impact to the CEO Monthly
• IR report Gathering and preparing CCMA documents
• Preparing for CCMA Matters
• Representing company at CCMA for all referred disputes
• Drafting of closing arguments, notices, affidavits, letters of demand , Con/Arb objections
• Management of CCMA cases and Labour Court Referrals
• Management of disciplinary cases
• Assessing merits of CCMA and Labour Court matters and providing advise

Minimum Requirements:

• BCom Degree Labour Law or Equivalent
• 5 years' experience in Industrial Law/Labour Law

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Job Description Management of dispute resolution Consultative process between management and employees Compliance with labour legislation Controlling Industrial Relations Climate (all unions) Reporting all cases with financial impact to the CEO Monthly IR report gathering and preparing CCMA documents Preparing for CCMA Matters Representing company at CCMA for all referred disputes Drafting of closing arguments, notices, affidavits, letters of demand, Con/Arb objections Management of CCMA cases and Labour Court Referrals Management of disciplinary cases Assessing merits of CCMA and Labour Court matters and providing advise Qualification & Skills BCom Degree – Labour Law or Equivalent 5 years' experience in Industrial Law/Labour Law Suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not get a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Responsibilities: Management of dispute resolution Consultative process between management and employees Compliance with labour legislation Controlling Industrial Relations Climate (all unions) Reporting all cases with financial impact to the CEO Monthly IR report Gathering and preparing CCMA documents Preparing for CCMA Matters Representing company at CCMA for all referred disputes Drafting of closing arguments, notices, affidavits, letters of demand , Con/Arb objections Management of CCMA cases and Labour Court Referrals Management of disciplinary cases Assessing merits of CCMA and Labour Court matters and providing advise Minimum Requirements: BCom Degree Labour Law or Equivalent 5 years' experience in Industrial Law/Labour Law Thank you for applying with RAREcruit! Follow us on social media for the latest jobs, trends and market insight: Website:

Fly Safair City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the Employee Relations Specialist role at Fly Safair Fly Safair City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Join to apply for the Employee Relations Specialist role at Fly Safair Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Facilitate the handling of employee grievances, counselling, and conflict resolution processes in a timely and effective manner; Take a proactive approach to conflict management and ensure adherence to grievance and disciplinary procedures; Provide expert advice to management on appropriate disciplinary action, ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance with labour law; Investigate employee concerns and recommend appropriate courses of action; Assist in the formation, interpretation, and application of internal policies relating to employee conduct, discipline, and grievance management; Engage with HR and departmental managers to monitor all disciplinary processes, including documentation, investigations, scheduling, and attendance at hearings; Represent the organisation at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and similar forums; Support HR and line managers with CCMA case preparation and dispute resolution strategies; Monitor internal and external legal developments and ensure the business remains compliant with relevant employment legislation, collective agreements, and case law precedents; Deliver internal training to managers and employees on employee relations topics, including policies, legislation, and disciplinary processes; Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure ER matters are addressed effectively; Review, draft, and update company policies and procedures to ensure alignment with current labour legislation and best employment practices; Provide accurate interpretation of labour laws and ensure consistent application in the workplace; Promote awareness and adherence to company policies, labour legislation, and collective agreements across the organization; Conduct research and make recommendations based on recent employment law changes and court rulings. Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential); Degree or diploma in Human Resources Management, IR or related field (Essential); Postgraduate qualification in Labour Relations or related field (Advantageous); Minimum 5 years’ experience in Employee Relations Industrial Relations, or Labour Law advisory roles (Essential); Proven experience managing disciplinary processes and representing at CCMA; Must be prepared to travel. Facilitate the handling of employee grievances, counselling, and conflict resolution processes in a timely and effective manner; Take a proactive approach to conflict management and ensure adherence to grievance and disciplinary procedures; Provide expert advice to management on appropriate disciplinary action, ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance with labour law; Investigate employee concerns and recommend appropriate courses of action; Assist in the formation, interpretation, and application of internal policies relating to employee conduct, discipline, and grievance management; Engage with HR and departmental managers to monitor all disciplinary processes, including documentation, investigations, scheduling, and attendance at hearings; Represent the organisation at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and similar forums; Support HR and line managers with CCMA case preparation and dispute resolution strategies; Monitor internal and external legal developments and ensure the business remains compliant with relevant employment legislation, collective agreements, and case law precedents; Deliver internal training to managers and employees on employee relations topics, including policies, legislation, and disciplinary processes; Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure ER matters are addressed effectively; Review, draft, and update company policies and procedures to ensure alignment with current labour legislation and best employment practices; Provide accurate interpretation of labour laws and ensure consistent application in the workplace; Promote awareness and adherence to company policies, labour legislation, and collective agreements across the organization; Conduct research and make recommendations based on recent employment law changes and court rulings. Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential); Degree or diploma in Human Resources Management, IR or related field (Essential); Postgraduate qualification in Labour Relations or related field (Advantageous); Minimum 5 years’ experience in Employee Relations Industrial Relations, or Labour Law advisory roles (Essential); Proven experience managing disciplinary processes and representing at CCMA; Must be prepared to travel. Personality AttributesProfessional; Use discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times; Strong work ethic; Honesty and integrity; Proactive approach; Strong team player; Committed and willing to take on new challenges; priorities and pressure; Able to work without supervision; Immaculate timekeeping. Application GuidelineEmail applications will not be accepted; Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups; Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Fly Safair Reserves The RightNot to proceed with this vacancy; To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements. Closing Date: 11 July 2025#CBSeniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Human Resources Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Fly Safair by 2x Get notified about new Employee Relations Specialist jobs in City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa . 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The candidate must have a completed BCom (Honours) (Investment Management) and minimum 3 years client relations experience (assisting Clients and Financial Advisors) within an Asset Management / Investment firm / Financial planning environment. Post Grad in Financial planning is an advantage.

Outgoing personality and excellent communication skills are essential. Strong academics and a history of academic and work success are also important.

Your duties will include:

• Develop trusted relationships with clients and becoming an expert resource
• Provide expert initial and ongoing training on their custom IT system
• Provide comprehensive, structured input to specific problems/requests in the advice process that lead to increased investment with the company.
• Manage and leverage internal resources to meet deliverables
• Proactively cultivate relations and be prepared to engage socially where beneficial
• Develop and maintain expertise, skill and technical knowledge required to add valuable input across the business and investment proposition
• Work closely with the other members of the global investment, operations, sales, software development and support teams to resolve clients concerns
• Provide first line support to clients via phone, email, online and face to face meetings (occasional travel required)
• Strategic and creative thinking to suggest improvements to productivity, service quality and processes
• Record and relay client feedback and insights to internal teams such as tech, marketing, operations and asset management in order to constantly improve the client experience
• Maintain an expert-level knowledge of their investment processes and internal tools as well as curiosity and awareness of new initiatives within the industry.
• Assist with ad hoc inter-function projects as required.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us by the end of September 2025, please consider your application unsuccessful.