Johannesburg: IR Co-ordinator

About the Role

The IR Coordinator Intern will provide administrative and operational support within the Industrial Relations function, developing a junior employee into a capable IR practitioner through structured exposure, practical workplace experience, and ongoing training. This internship aims to equip the intern with the skills and knowledge necessary to handle junior IR responsibilities independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day administration of IR matters across client sites and internal matters.
• Maintain accurate filing systems for all IR-related documents, including warnings, notices, suspensions, dismissals, outcomes, settlement agreements, certificates of outcome, and case correspondence.
• Ensure all employee relations records are properly filed, updated, and easily retrievable.
• Track important case dates, hearing dates, conciliation dates, and deadlines.
• Communicate case updates, hearing notices, outcomes, and procedural requirements to relevant parties.
• Maintain confidentiality and proper control of sensitive employee and client information.

Requirements

• Strong interest in Industrial Relations and labour law.
• Good drafting, writing, and communication skills.
• Good organisational and administrative ability.
• Ability to file and manage documents in a neat and systematic manner.
• Attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters professionally.

Qualifications

• Matric Certificate (with results).
• Completed Diploma or Degree in Labour Relations, Human Resources, Law, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.

Salary & Benefits

No information available.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the programme, the intern should be able to:

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of basic industrial relations procedures and administration.
• Prepare, organise, and manage IR files and hearing or conciliation bundles accurately.
• Assist with workplace investigations and basic case preparation.
• Draft standard IR documents and formal correspondence professionally.
• Attend conciliations and selected junior CCMA or Bargaining Council matters under supervision.
• Understand the practical application of South African labour legislation in workplace matters.
• Support hearings and, after appropriate training, assist with or conduct internal hearings suited to their level.
• Communicate professionally with clients, employees, and external stakeholders.