Work-Force
A Industrial Relations Officer is needed in Butterworth. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Eastern Cape operation.
The Role
The organisation is investing in its Butterworth operation, and this Industrial Relations Officer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the hr jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.
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.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the hr jobs group in Butterworth.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Industrial Relations Officer to step into the hr jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Career Growth
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The hr jobs space in Butterworth offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Eastern Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Butterworth team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Notably, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Butterworth have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Eastern Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Butterworth.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Eastern Cape.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
About Butterworth
Practically speaking, the role is based in Butterworth, in the growing Buffalo City Metro. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Butterworth and the broader Eastern Cape region.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Butterworth.
Many candidates already living within reach of Butterworth cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Butterworth, Eastern Cape.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the hr jobs side of the business inside out. The Butterworth group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Practically speaking, the team mix in Butterworth reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Champion transformation and inclusion across all people processes
- Manage relationships with unions and prepare for wage negotiations
- Compile workforce reports for EE, B-BBEE and skills development submissions
- Support organisational design, job evaluation and grading processes
- Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes
- Advise managers on application of the LRA, BCEA and EEA
What You’ll Need
- Experience supporting CCMA, disciplinary and grievance processes
- Project management skills for HR initiatives and rollouts
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Comfortable in a unionised environment where applicable
Practically speaking, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.