HUMAN RESOURCES PRACTITIONER – HR / IR - CPT - Competitive salary
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- Market related
- Closing date
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HUMAN RESOURCES PRACTITIONER – HR / IR
Salary: Market Related
Cape Town, Western Cape
A well-established national services organisation operating in highly regulated, labour-intensive environments is seeking an experienced Human Resources Practitioner to take ownership of its HR and Industrial Relations function.
This is a hands-on, operational HR role for a seasoned practitioner who is confident dealing with complex employee relations matters, trade unions, disciplinary processes and CCMA cases. You will support a large, multi-site workforce across security, cleaning, technical and related service environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the full HR and employee relations lifecycle across a large operational workforce.
* Act as the primary HR representative when engaging with trade unions, shop stewards and employee representatives
* Manage organisational rights matters, wage negotiations and labour disputes.
* Handle CCMA matters from conciliation through to arbitration, including preparation of bundles, witnesses and employer representation.
* Advise management on the LRA, BCEA, Employment Equity Act, COIDA and applicable sectoral legislation.
* Manage misconduct investigations, suspensions, disciplinary notices and formal disciplinary hearings.
* Provide urgent HR support following serious operational incidents, misconduct, negligence, theft or integrity-related matters.
* Ensure disciplinary processes are procedurally and substantively fair.
* Oversee high-volume recruitment, screening, reference checking and criminal vetting processes.
* Ensure appropriate PSIRA, SASSETA and other regulatory compliance where applicable.
* Maintain accurate statutory HR and Employment Equity records.
* Coordinate employee training, refresher programmes and compliance-related training.
* Work closely with Operations and Executive Management on workforce risks and HR strategy.
Minimum Requirements
* Formal qualification in Human Resources Management, Labour Law, Industrial Relations or similar.
* 5–7+ years' solid HR/IR experience.
* Previous experience within the private security and/or contract cleaning industry is essential.
* Extensive hands-on experience representing employers at the CCMA.
* Strong working knowledge of South African labour legislation and disciplinary procedures.
* Proven experience dealing directly with trade unions and shop stewards.
* Experience managing high-volume, multi-site operational workforces.
* Strong investigation, disciplinary hearing and dispute-resolution skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Able to remain composed and make sound decisions in high-pressure situations.
* Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to operational sites when required.
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