Employee Relations Officer

About the role

Afrit is a leading trailer manufacturer in Africa seeking an Employee Relations Officer to provide professional and effective employee relations support across the organisation. The role focuses on promoting fair, consistent and lawful employment practices while maintaining a positive workplace culture.

Key responsibilities

• Promote sound employee relations, identify recurring concerns and recommend corrective actions.
• Support management in handling disciplinary, grievance and attendance matters confidentially and professionally.
• Monitor employee conduct, attendance, absenteeism trends and investigate leave abuse.
• Provide counselling, corrective action plans and follow‑up on employee performance.
• Maintain knowledge of South African labour legislation, collective agreements and bargaining council requirements.
• Assist in policy development, employee‑benefits evaluation and succession planning.
• Coordinate projects to reduce absenteeism and improve workplace morale.

Required profile

• Grade 12 with a relevant Human Resources qualification (Degree or Honours).
• Minimum 4 years experience in employee relations, HR administration or labour relations, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of South African labour legislation, Labour Relations Act and Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
• Experience with disciplinary, grievance and attendance management processes.
• Ability to conduct workplace investigations, counselling and conflict resolution.

Required skills

• MS Office (computer literacy essential).
• Familiarity with HR systems and employee record‑keeping.