HR/IR Manager

Dante Personnel
Bloemfontein, Free State
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Human Resources
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Job Description


SUMMARY:
HR/IR MANAGER - Bloemfontein
R25 000 minimum

Overall Purpose of the Job: Guide and advise business leaders’ management and staff in labour relations matters within the organisation whilst ensuring compliance to labour legislation.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements Relevant Degree\/Diploma in HR, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations or related field Minimum 5 years' relevant Employee Relations\/Industrial Relations experience At least 2 years' experience within a unionised environment Proven experience handling CCMA\/Bargaining Council conciliations and arbitrations , with a successful track record Strong experience in union engagement, wage negotiations, grievances and disciplinary matters Sound knowledge of LRA, BCEA, EE legislation and labour relations practices Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Word and Excel Own reliable vehicle and willingness to travel Key Responsibilities Manage all Employee Relations and Industrial Relations matters across the business Handle CCMA\/Bargaining Council cases , including conciliations, arbitrations and related legal documentation Manage union relationships, negotiations, consultations and correspondence Advise management and HR on disciplinary procedures, grievances, appeals and labour legislation Manage retrenchments, restructuring and consultation processes Chair disciplinary and grievance hearings where required Manage and support Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court matters in conjunction with external attorneys Monitor and manage labour unrest, strikes and union activity Conduct ER\/IR training and employee engagement initiatives Ensure compliance with relevant labour legislation, company policies and governance requirements Compile and manage monthly, weekly and ad-hoc ER\/HR reports and statistics Identify labour relations trends and recommend appropriate interventions Liaise with internal stakeholders, management, employees, unions and external legal advisors Provide expert advice on BCEA, LRA, EE and general labour relations matters Identify and mitigate ER\/legal risks and drive continuous process improvement Skills & Competencies Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation Excellent negotiation and conflict-resolution skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent administrative and time-management skills Ability to work independently and under pressure Professional, confident and solutions-driven approach Consultant: Alke-Merique - Dante Personnel Pretoria Silver Lakes Apply via our website If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBloemfontein, Free State
CategoryHuman Resources
Posted8 October 2026
Closing Date7 November 2026
Dante Personnel
Bloemfontein, Free State

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