Legal Officer - Labour Affairs

SUMMARY:
Legal Officer – Labour Affairs
Cape Town | R30 000 – R35 000 per month

We are recruiting an experienced Legal Officer – Labour Affairs to join a specialist labour-relations environment in Cape Town.

This role is suited to a legally trained labour-relations professional with strong knowledge of South African labour legislation, practical dispute-resolution experience and the ability to interpret and enforce collective agreements.

The successful candidate will work closely with employers, employees and internal stakeholders to support compliance, prevent disputes and provide sound legal guidance on labour-related matters.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Apply and enforce Bargaining Council Agreements to reduce non-compliance with Collective Agreements. Handle dispute prevention, informal conflict resolution and formal dispute resolution processes. Assist employers and employees in interpreting and applying agreements consistently. Promote resolution of disputes at the lowest practical level. Coordinate and control administrative functions relating to the legal section. Represent the organisation at conciliation and arbitration proceedings. Oversee labour-related legal processes through to conclusion in line with the Labour Relations Act. Provide legal advice to the Labour Affairs function as required. Minimum Requirements A Degree or equivalent qualification. Applied Labour Law Diploma or similar \/ higher legal qualification. Strong working knowledge of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) . Strong working knowledge of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and related labour legislation. CCMA accreditation and experience conducting conciliations. Minimum 4 years' relevant experience within a legal labour environment . Ability to train and guide others. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Fully bilingual. Valid driver's license. Own reliable transport. Willingness to travel. Knowledge of how a Bargaining Council functions will be advantageous. Working Conditions Working hours: 08:00 to 16:30 . Willingness to work overtime when required. The Ideal Candidate This role will suit a confident labour-law professional who is comfortable with: Conciliation and arbitration Collective Agreement interpretation Labour dispute resolution Employer and employee engagement Compliance enforcement Legal administration Training and advisory support