IR Practotopner

Recruiter:

Phakisa Holdings

Job Ref:

JHB000204/Louis

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

R30 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:

Join our team as an IR Practitioner in Pretoria

POSITION INFO:

Location: Pretoria

Position Overview:
The IR Practitioner is a senior-level industrial relations professional responsible for overseeing all IR Officers and serving as the organisation's primary representative at the CCMA. This strategic role combines operational oversight with expert-level dispute resolution, ensuring comprehensive industrial relations management while protecting the organisation's interests in formal proceedings and complex labour matters.

Key Responsibilities

CCMA Representation and Dispute Resolution
Team Leadership and Management
Strategic Industrial Relations Management
Complex Case Management and Escalation
Labor Law Expertise and Advisory
Organisational Development and Culture
Risk Management and Compliance
Training and Development Leadership
External Stakeholder Management
Workplace Policy Development and Implementation
Union Relations and Negotiations
Collective Agreement Management
Strike and Industrial Action Management
Research and Analysis

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Labour Law, or a related field (preferred). Minimum 5-7 years’ proven experience in Industrial Relations. Strong knowledge of collective bargaining, compliance audits, grievance handling, and disciplinary procedures.

Technical Skills

In-depth understanding of South African labour legislation. Skilled in negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and dispute resolution. Proficient in managing case files, IR systems, and documentation protocols.

Core Competencies

Leadership, strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, emotional intelligence, and effective time management.

Working Conditions

Full-time position with flexibility for extended hours. Regular travel and exposure to high-pressure situations requiring confidentiality and diplomacy.

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