Human resources consultant

Minimum requirements:

• Appropriate tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Labour Relations, or a related field
• Minimum of seven (7) years in HR or employee relations position, preferably in a trade unionized work environment
• Knowledge and experience of the implementation of South African labour laws, CCMA procedures and South African employment practices (not critical)
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• The ideal candidate should foster positive work environment at clients by ensuring compliance with employment regulations, advising on best practices, and implementing HR strategies
• This role is essential in maintaining productive workplace relations and providing strategic guidance on employment policies and practices for the company's clients
• Draft workplace-related policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and operational efficiency
• Develops career and succession planning frameworks to support talent growth and workforce sustainability
• Implements and monitors performance management systems to enhance employee productivity
• Conducts job grading and profiling to align roles with organizational structures and market standards
• Structures remuneration packages and conducts salary surveys to maintain competitive and equitable pay practices
• Delivers general HR and industrial relations training to support employee development and regulatory compliance
• Provides HR consulting and ensures organizational compliance with labour laws and internal policies
• Advises on employment equity (EE), skills development, Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) requirements
• Applies general industrial relations knowledge to address workplace concerns and disputes
• Facilitates pre-employment psychometric testing (sPeeX) to support talent selection
• Oversees discipline management processes to ensure fair and equitable treatment
• Supports dispute resolution and employer representation in Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (CCMA) cases (not critical)
• Payroll knowledge to ensure accurate and timely compensation for employees by clients
• Provides strategic advice to the employer on best employment practices regarding recruitment, promotion and termination processes

Consultant: Stephnie Taljaard - Dante Personnel Cape Town