Gauteng: Industrial Relations Officer – LLB/IR – Logistics Industry – East Rand posted by Job Masters (Pty) Ltd

• LLB or Industrial Relations Degree
• Own reliable transport
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a large corporate environment (staff complement of 4000+), with proven experience in sectors such as logistics, warehousing, transportation, manufacturing, or FMCG.

Skills required:

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) – clear, professional, and adaptable to different audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to build trust, manage conflict, and maintain professional relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Analytical and investigative skills – ability to verify information, assess evidence, and identify inconsistencies.
• Organisational and time management skills – managing multiple cases, hearings, and reports simultaneously.
• Conflict resolution skills – supporting consultations and disciplinary hearings effectively.
• Adaptability and resilience – managing challenging employee relations cases under pressure.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of labour legislation and statutory compliance (BCEA, LRA, OHSA, and sectoral determinations).
• Knowledge of absconding procedures and employee follow-up protocols.
• Knowledge of documentation processes for abscondment, hearings, and dismissals.
• Knowledge of medical verification processes, including HPCSA database checks and practitioner validation.
• Knowledge of drafting disciplinary warnings, and record-keeping requirements.
• Knowledge of disciplinary hearing procedures, including charge sheet preparation and minute- taking.
• Knowledge of counselling and consultation processes for absenteeism, poor timekeeping, and related IR matters.

Key responsibilities:
Abscondment Management:

• Track and follow up on absconding employees.
• Maintain and update abscondment reports.
• Issue telegrams and dismissal documentation.

Sick Note Verification:

• Verify medical practitioner details via HPCSA | Investigate sick leave abuse.

Disciplinary Hearings and Warnings:

• Draft warnings and charge sheets | Co-ordinate and record hearings.
• Issue outcomes and dismissal letters.

IR Consultations and CCMA Support:

• Conduct counselling sessions | IR
  – Assist with CCMA and statutory council matters.

CCMA and NBCRFLI:
Assist IR management with compiling of council packs for conciliation and arbitration purposes.
Salary offer: Negotiable