JOB TITLE: TEMPORARY LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICER
CONTRACT TYPE: TEMPORARY (12 MONTHS)
JOB GRADE: COMPETITIVE SALARY ALIGNED TO NHBRC SALARY GRADES
REPORTING TO: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST
LOCATION: SUNNINGHILL
KEY DELIVERABLES
The role of the Labour Relations Officer is to provide administrative and operational support in the implementation of employee relations processes, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and legislation including consultation with employees and union, ensuring that fair and transparent process is being followed. The Individual will primarily be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
• Represent employer at dispute resolution forums such as the CCMA during conciliation and arbitration.
• Facilitate, conduct, and arrange all disciplinary hearings.
• Co-ordinate and arrange appeal hearings.
• Monitor and manage employee discipline regarding disciplinary, grievances and appeal hearings.
• Co-ordinate and arrange witnesses’ consultations for internal disciplinary and CCMA matters
• Assist in briefing Attorneys on Labour Court litigation and adjudication of disputes
• Facilitate resolution of employee grievances.
• Assist with Managing mediation resolution processes between employees and Line Managers.
• Receive and process payment of invoices from service providers.
• Keep and update invoice register.
• Coordinate trade union bi-lateral meetings with management.
• Facilitate and schedule Union and management meetings outside the National Bargaining Forum (NBF).
• Assist the specialist in developing shop stewards’ skills by scheduling training and conferences
• Negotiate mutual interest issues with Labour
• Ensure compliance with Employee Relations Policies, Procedures, and related legislation.
• Provide internal and external auditors with necessary files and documentation timeously.
• Compile periodic reports for relevant committees/forums.
• Contribute to developing, updating and maintaining employee relations policies and procedures.
• Implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Employee Relations function.
• Implement deliverables on ER plan as contracted with the relevant parties for execution
• Contribute in disputes management according to set policies and procedures and specific turnaround times.
• Implement and maintain a comprehensive ER administration system
• Maintain costing information for Employee Relations Section
• Maintain Service Levels Agreements
• Comply with Supply Chain Management policies and procedures
• Facilitate ER structures and procedures for the day-to-day practical aspects of an ER function and ensure an efficient and effective service is rendered.
• Promptly and attentively respond to customer requests and queries within established parameters and timeframes
• Facilitate resolution of employee relations processes.
• Establish and maintain harmonious relationships between management, employees, and union/s
• Advice and guide employees and line management on all employee relations matters.
• Conduct research on relevant aspects of employment law (LRA, BCEA, EEA, UIF etc.) and advise on legal developments affecting divisions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Grade 12
• Must have a bachelor’s degree (NQF7) in Human Resources Management, Labour Relations, LLB or related
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in Employee Relations or Labour Law
SYSTEM SKILLS:
• Microsoft Office
• SAP
APPOINTMENT:
The above-mentioned position will be offered on a temporary basis with a basic salary.
ENQUIRIES:
Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes.
Mr. Jabulani Ntshani
Tel: (011) 317 0146
CLOSING DATE: 03 April 2026
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please email your CV to recruitment@nhbrc.org.za with “Temporary Labour Relations Officer” in the subject line. Applicants are informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within 1 month after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful.
Disclaimer: The National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan. The NHBRC reserves the right not to make an appointment. Candidates will be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments. In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the National Home Builders Registration Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups.