Labour Consultant – Cape Town

About the role

The Labour Consultant will provide expert advice on employment relations to a portfolio of clients across the Western Cape and nationally. You will work independently, travelling to client sites and supporting organisations through complex labour matters.

Key responsibilities

• Advise clients on retrenchment, disciplinary and incapacity procedures.
• Chair disciplinary enquiries and represent clients at CCMA and Bargaining Council conciliations and arbitrations.
• Draft employment contracts and ensure compliance with current labour legislation.
• Identify and acquire new client accounts while growing existing relationships.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of labour law developments.

Required profile

• B.Com Law, LLB or HR‑related tertiary qualification.
• Minimum three years’ experience in labour consulting.
• Own a reliable vehicle and willingness to travel with occasional overnight stays.
• Ability to work independently and manage a client portfolio.
• Fluent English (spoken and written); Afrikaans spoken is advantageous.

Required skills

• Labour law advisory
• Retrenchment procedures
• Disciplinary procedures (misconduct, incapacity)
• CCMA conciliations and Bargaining Council arbitrations
• Contract drafting

What we offer

• Market‑related salary based on experience.
• Company‑provided mobile phone and fuel allowance for travel.