Work-Force
A Industrial Relations Officer is needed in Uitenhage. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Eastern Cape operation.
Overview
This Industrial Relations Officer role sits within the hr jobs function in Uitenhage. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Eastern Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the hr jobs team in Eastern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the hr jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Uitenhage much easier.
Meet the Team
The team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Uitenhage office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
On top of that, the team mix in Uitenhage reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Why Join Us
In addition, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in hr jobs from your base in Uitenhage. Many colleagues across Eastern Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Equally, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Uitenhage keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Uitenhage teams.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Coordinate training, learnerships and bursary programmes with SETAs
- Champion transformation and inclusion across all people processes
- Coordinate performance management cycles and calibration sessions
- Manage benefits, pension or provident fund and medical aid administration
- Run exit interviews and feed insights into retention strategies
- Support organisational design, job evaluation and grading processes
- Advise managers on application of the LRA, BCEA and EEA
Essential Criteria
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Coaching mindset with the ability to support line managers
- Member or affiliate of SABPP or IPM is an advantage
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
- Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.