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Whether you are a seasoned Industrial Relations Officer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Saldanha. The team hires on merit and across communities in Western Cape.
Overview
This Industrial Relations Officer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Saldanha. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the hr jobs pipeline across Western Cape.
The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Industrial Relations Officer taking on this position.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Saldanha teams, and the new Industrial Relations Officer will feel that from the first week.
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 Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Your Future Here
Equally, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the hr jobs team in Saldanha have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Saldanha have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Saldanha 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.
About Saldanha
Working in Saldanha means a place near the Cape Town International Airport hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Western Cape region, and the Saldanha office benefits from those long-standing connections.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Saldanha, Western Cape.
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 Saldanha.
Many candidates already living within reach of Saldanha cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
Where You’ll Work
Practically speaking, the environment blends desk-based administrative work with frequent interactions across the business. Confidentiality, fairness and compliance underpin the work.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Saldanha site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
On top of that, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Meet the Team
Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Saldanha office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Western Cape operations get busy.
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.
Equally, the team mix in Saldanha reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Saldanha.
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 Saldanha.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Maintain accurate employee records on the HRIS
- Manage end-to-end recruitment from briefing to onboarding
- Roll out HR policies and procedures and train managers on application
- Coordinate performance management cycles and calibration sessions
- Champion transformation and inclusion across all people processes
- Coordinate training, learnerships and bursary programmes with SETAs
Minimum Requirements
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- 3-5 years’ generalist HR experience in a structured environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
- Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.