Work-Force
A Industrial Relations Officer position is being filled in Vereeniging. Suitable candidates from across Gauteng are invited to submit their applications for review.
Overview
This Industrial Relations Officer role sits within the hr jobs function in Vereeniging. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Gauteng.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Vereeniging team.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Vereeniging also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Industrial Relations Officer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Gauteng is consistently high and consistently fair.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Vereeniging colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the hr jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
On top of that, 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 Vereeniging keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Vereeniging teams.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Gauteng.
Career Growth
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The hr jobs space in Vereeniging 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 Gauteng.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Vereeniging team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Vereeniging have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Gauteng.
About Vereeniging
Equally, the role is based in Vereeniging, easy access via the N1 and N14 corridors. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Vereeniging and the broader Gauteng region.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Vereeniging, Gauteng.
Many candidates already living within reach of Vereeniging cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng economy.
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 Vereeniging.
Equal Opportunity
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Gauteng, 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 Vereeniging.
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.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Gauteng.
Core Functions
- Manage end-to-end recruitment from briefing to onboarding
- Compile workforce reports for EE, B-BBEE and skills development submissions
- Maintain accurate employee records on the HRIS
- Manage relationships with unions and prepare for wage negotiations
- 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
- Coordinate performance management cycles and calibration sessions
Candidate Profile
- Member or affiliate of SABPP or IPM is an advantage
- Experience supporting CCMA, disciplinary and grievance processes
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR metrics
- Coaching mindset with the ability to support line managers
- 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.