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Flysafair Careers – Employee Relations Specialist – Gauteng

Job Description

Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair, is currently looking for an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join our dynamic HR & Corporate Services team at Head Office. The successful candidate will report directly to the Manager: Employee Relations (ER) and play a key role in driving fair and legally compliant employee relations practices across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage employee grievances, counselling, and conflict resolution processes efficiently and effectively.

• Proactively address conflict and ensure consistent application of grievance and disciplinary procedures.

• Advise managers on appropriate disciplinary action in compliance with company policy and labour law.

• Conduct thorough investigations into employee concerns and recommend sound courses of action.

• Interpret and help implement internal policies regarding conduct, discipline, and grievance management.

• Support HR and departmental managers in handling disciplinary actions, investigations, and hearings.

• Represent the company at the CCMA and similar dispute resolution forums.

• Prepare and support management in CCMA proceedings, including case strategy and documentation.

• Monitor changes in labour law and ensure company policies remain legally compliant.

• Deliver internal training on employee relations, policies, legislation, and disciplinary best practices.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments and external legal partners.

• Review and update company policies to reflect legal developments and best practices.

• Ensure consistent application of labour laws and internal regulations across all departments.

• Promote awareness of policies, legislation, and collective agreements throughout the organisation.

• Conduct legal research and provide insights into recent labour law changes and court decisions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent (Essential)

• Degree or diploma in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or a related field (Essential)

• Postgraduate qualification in Labour Relations or Labour Law (Advantageous)

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, or Labour Law advisory roles

• Proven experience handling disciplinary cases and representing at CCMA

• Willingness to travel as required

Key Attributes:

• Professional, ethical, and discreet

• Maintains confidentiality and exercises sound judgment

• Strong sense of integrity and responsibility

• Proactive and solution-oriented

• Able to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure

• Effective in both independent and collaborative work environments

• Excellent time management and organisational skills

Application Guidelines:

• Email applications will not be accepted

• Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups

• If no feedback is received within two (2) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful

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