Work-Force
Whether you are an experienced Industrial Relations Officer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Christiana. The team hires on merit and across communities in North West.
Overview
This Industrial Relations Officer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Christiana. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the hr jobs pipeline across North West.
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.
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.
Your Workplace
The environment blends desk-based administrative work with frequent interactions across the business. Confidentiality, fairness and compliance underpin the work.
Notably, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Christiana site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Based in Christiana
Working in Christiana means a place in the Rustenburg platinum belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the North West region, and the Christiana office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Christiana, North West.
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 Christiana.
About the Team
Crucially, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Christiana office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when North West 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.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Run exit interviews and feed insights into retention strategies
- Champion transformation and inclusion across all people processes
- Process monthly payroll inputs and resolve employee queries
- Manage end-to-end recruitment from briefing to onboarding
- Manage relationships with unions and prepare for wage negotiations
Essential Criteria
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems
- Sound knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, EEA and Skills Development Act
- 3-5 years’ generalist HR experience in a structured environment
- Sound understanding of EE and B-BBEE compliance reporting
- Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion
- Experience supporting CCMA, disciplinary and grievance processes
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.