13/01/2026
We are Hiring
Vacancy: HR Specialist
Location: Bloemfontein, South Africa
Job Type: Full-time, On-site
Job description:
To provide specialized HR/IR consulting services to our clients across a range of industries
· Advising on BCEA and LRA queries
· Regularly follow up on outstanding issues as necessary
· Implementing disciplinary processes
· Developing and adapting HR contracts and policies
· Compiling job descriptions and performance agreements
· File management and administrative support
· Drafting of charges and chairing of internal disciplinary hearings
· Well-versed and up to date on the newest relevant Case Law
· Proficient in Office, fast and accurate typing skills
HR Functions
Imperative experience required:
· Employment Equity Management
· WSP
· SETA Management
· Skills development
· Employee Wellness Programme
· Occupational health and safety -
Liaison with stakeholders and referrals to be done.
Performance Management
· Conducting performance appraisals and management of performance management processes
· Conducting incapacity inquiries
· Advising clients of risk
Recruitment
· Conducting full recruitment function in conjunction with clients
Disciplinary and Incapacity Inquiries
· Chairing disciplinary inquiries and ensuring speedy turnaround time of reports (48 hours max)
· Ensuring that notice of inquiry was served
· Perusal and presentation of evidence presented
· Recordkeeping of inquiries (note making and recording) and uploading onto database
· Follow-up with client after hearing
· Risk analysis
· Research
Customer Support
· Ensuring responses to client WhatsApp and returning calls and emails before close of business of the same day
Section 189 Retrenchments
· Obtain information from clients.
· Compile notices / invitations to consult
· Facilitating retrenchment discussions
· Compiling minutes of meetings
· Drafting retrenchment agreements
MSA’S
· Negotiation with employer and employee
· Inclusion of ex gratia amount and advising clients of jurisdictional issues at CCMA
· Ensuring MSA provides for all requirements such as confidentiality etc.
· Advising clients of risk.
Legal Drafting
· Compiling contracts of employment (industry specific)
· Drafting employee policies and procedures
· Drafting correspondence
· Drafting legal agreements
· Any ad hoc legal drafting required
Representation At CCMA/Bargaining Councils
· Attend to conciliations and arbitrations
· Representation of members
· Liaison with CCMA and case managers
· Objections to arbitrations
· In laminae arguments
· Preparation for arbitrations, compiling bundles of evidence
· Risk reports to clients
· Obtain mandate from client prior to settlement
· Liaison with Unions
Union Negotiations
· Wage negations
· Correspondence to unions
· Section 21 verifications
· Compiling and revising recognition agreements
· Compiling picketing rules
· Strike management
Qualifications & Experience:
A diploma Human Resources or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in an HR/IR role.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to client sites within the Free State area.
Full professional proficiency in English and Afrikaans (additional languages are beneficial).
Demonstrable knowledge of Labour Law processes and terminology.
High attention to detail and strong administrative skills.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively and build trust with clients at all levels.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team.
A professional demeanor with a commitment to always maintaining company and client confidentiality.
Email CVs to [email protected]
