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Labour Relations/HR Practitioner

DHR Consultancy

Polokwane, Limpopo

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Job description

Location: Polokwane

Employment Type: Permanent

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Labour Relations/HR Practitioner to lead and manage all labour relations and employee relations matters. The role requires deep expertise in disciplinary processes, CCMA cases, employment equity compliance, union consultations, and complex workplace investigations. This is a senior role requiring sound judgement, credibility, and strategic labour law expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and chair complex disciplinary hearings, appeals, and incapacity enquiries
Represent organisations at CCMA and Bargaining Council conciliations and arbitrations
Prepare and present full arbitration cases, including evidence, witnesses, and legal argument
Manage employment equity processes, including EE Committee consultations, reporting, and compliance
Lead section 189 and other statutory consultations, where applicable
Manage and lead engagements with trade unions and employee representatives
Conduct and oversee complex workplace investigations and provide risk-based recommendations
Advise executive management on labour law, employee relations strategy, and labour risk
Ensure compliance with the Labour Relations Act, EE, BCEA, and related legislation
Develop and implement labour relations policies, procedures, and training for management
Monitor labour relations trends and proactively mitigate organisational risk

Minimum Requirements

Degree in Labour Relations, Human Resources, Law, or Industrial Relations
5+ years’ experience in a senior labour relations or employee relations role
Extensive, proven experience handling CCMA conciliations and arbitrations
Expertise in Employment Equity compliance and reporting
Demonstrated experience in unionised environments and collective engagements
In-depth knowledge of South African labour legislation and case law
Bilingual in Afrikaans and English.
Excellent advocacy, negotiation, report-writing, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate independently and advise at executive level

Advantageous

Postgraduate qualification in Labour Law or HR
Experience representing employers in high-risk or complex CCMA matters
Bargaining Council and Labour Court exposure

Email: Marius@dhrc.co.za

Subject: Practitioner

End date: 15 November 2026

Pay: R1,00 per month

Work Location: In person

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