Work-Force
A Industrial Relations Officer is needed in Harrismith. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Free State operation.
About the Opportunity
This Industrial Relations Officer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Harrismith. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the hr jobs pipeline across Free State.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Harrismith also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Equal Opportunity
On top of that, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Harrismith.
Working in Harrismith
In addition, the role is based in Harrismith, near the Sasolburg industrial complex. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Harrismith and the broader Free State region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Harrismith cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Harrismith, Free State.
Daily Duties
- Drive engagement, wellness and culture initiatives across sites
- Coordinate performance management cycles and calibration sessions
- Process monthly payroll inputs and resolve employee queries
- Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes
- Support organisational design, job evaluation and grading processes
- Run exit interviews and feed insights into retention strategies
- Champion transformation and inclusion across all people processes
Minimum Requirements
- Sound understanding of EE and B-BBEE compliance reporting
- Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion
- Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Member or affiliate of SABPP or IPM is an advantage
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.