Employee Relations Specialist

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

  • Facilitate the handling of employee grievances, counselling, and conflict resolution processes in a timely and effective manner;
  • Take a proactive approach to conflict management and ensure adherence to grievance and disciplinary procedures;
  • Provide expert advice to management on appropriate disciplinary action, ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance with labour law;
  • Investigate employee concerns and recommend appropriate courses of action;
  • Assist in the formation, interpretation, and application of internal policies relating to employee conduct, discipline, and grievance management;
  • Engage with HR and departmental managers to monitor all disciplinary processes, including documentation, investigations, scheduling, and attendance at hearings;
  • Represent the organisation at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and similar forums;
  • Support HR and line managers with CCMA case preparation and dispute resolution strategies;
  • Monitor internal and external legal developments and ensure the business remains compliant with relevant employment legislation, collective agreements, and case law precedents;
  • Deliver internal training to managers and employees on employee relations topics, including policies, legislation, and disciplinary processes;
  • Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure ER matters are addressed effectively;
  • Review, draft, and update company policies and procedures to ensure alignment with current labour legislation and best employment practices;
  • Provide accurate interpretation of labour laws and ensure consistent application in the workplace;
  • Promote awareness and adherence to company policies, labour legislation, and collective agreements across the organization;
  • Conduct research and make recommendations based on recent employment law changes and court rulings.
  • Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
  • Degree or diploma in Human Resources Management, IR or related field (Essential);
  • Postgraduate qualification in Labour Relations or related field (Advantageous);
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in Employee Relations Industrial Relations, or Labour Law advisory roles (Essential);
  • Proven experience managing disciplinary processes and representing at CCMA;
  • Must be prepared to travel.
Personality Attributes:
  • Professional;
  • Use discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times;
  • Strong work ethic;
  • Honesty and integrity;
  • Proactive approach;
  • Strong team player;
  • Committed and willing to take on new challenges;
  • priorities and pressure;
  • Able to work without supervision;
  • Immaculate timekeeping.
Application guideline:
  • Email applications will not be accepted;
  • Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups;
  • Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
FlySafair reserves the right:
  • Not to proceed with this vacancy;
  • To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.
Closing Date: 11 July 2025

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1454582
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned