
Junior IR Officer
Location: Westville, Durban
Closing Date: 23 January 2026
Step into an exciting career in Industrial Relations where your voice and actions truly make a difference. As a Junior IR Officer, you’ll play a key role in building strong workplace relationships and supporting full compliance with labour legislation. You’ll gain hands-on exposure by assisting in CCMA matters, supporting negotiations, and helping resolve real workplace challenges.
Minimum Requirements
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Labour Relations, or Industrial Psychology.
- At least 2-3 years’ experience in industrial relations and managing CCMA cases.
- Proven knowledge of the Labour Relations Act and related employment legislation.
- Experience in conducting disciplinary hearings and investigations.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle confidential matters with discretion.
- CCMA accreditation or certification is highly desirable.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage and handle disciplinary hearings and grievance procedures according to company policies and labor legislation.
- Represent the company at CCMA hearings and other labor-related forums.
- Provide guidance and support to management on industrial relations issues, including disciplinary measures and conflict resolution.
- Draft disciplinary charges, warnings, and settlement agreements.
- Conduct thorough investigations into employee relations matters.
- Ensure compliance with the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and other relevant legislation.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor law amendments and case law.
- Facilitate training sessions on IR and compliance matters for management and staff.
- Liaise with unions, employee representatives, and external legal advisors as required.
- Prepare reports and maintain accurate IR records.
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