Our client in Klapmuts s looking for an Industrial Relations Partner to play a key role in supporting a workforce of approximately 1,000 employees, ensuring healthy employee relations, legal compliance, and constructive  engagement between employees and management.This is a hands-on, advisory role for someone who understands the balance between business needs, employee wellbeing, and labour legislation — and who can confidently navigate complex people matters with empathy and authority.

Requirements: 
3–5 years’ experience in an Industrial Relations or Employee Relations role 
Solid working knowledge of South African labour legislation 
Experience managing disciplinary processes  
Strong judgement, emotional intelligence, and conflict-resolution skills 
Confident communicator who can influence at all levels 
Ability to remain calm, fair, and solutions-focused in sensitive situations 

Responsibilities: 
Manage and advise on employee and industrial relations matters across the business 
Guide managers through misconduct, incapacity, poor performance, and grievance processes 
Ensure disciplinary and grievance procedures are fair, compliant, and consistently applied 
Support CCMA cases and external labour processes 
Provide advice on labour legislation, company policies, and best practice 
Identify trends and proactively reduce employee relations risk 
Support the development and rollout of IR policies, frameworks, and training 
Will be reporting to HR Manager 

Why Join Us? 
A role with real influence across a large and diverse workforce 
Opportunity to work closely with leadership and shape people practices 
A values-driven environment that prioritises fairness and respect 
Professional growth within the HR team

Please send cv, qualifications, references, salary expectation and photo to: desmaine@vinerecruitment.co.za