Labour Lawyer – Logistics and Supply Chain Sector

About the role

A well-established organisation in the logistics and supply chain sector is looking for an experienced Labour Lawyer to join its team in PE/Gqeberha. This is a hands-on position requiring strong technical expertise in South African Labour Law, sound legal judgement and the confidence to manage complex labour relations matters in a demanding, operationally driven environment. The successful candidate takes ownership of the organisation's labour law portfolio, providing strategic and practical legal guidance while ensuring legislative compliance, minimising legal exposure and managing employment-related risks.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, vet and finalise employment contracts, independent contractor agreements and SLAs, and develop standardised contract templates
• Manage labour relations matters including CCMA conciliations, arbitrations and Labour Court proceedings, and prepare case files and strategies
• Oversee disciplinary enquiries, chair hearings where required and advise management on disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Manage union engagement, collective bargaining, wage negotiations and industrial action
• Ensure compliance with the LRA, BCEA, EEA, SDA, OHSA and relevant Bargaining Council Main Agreements
• Review and update employment policies, HR procedures and operational rules, and give commercially focused advice to senior management

Required profile

• LLB degree or an appropriate legal qualification
• Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience specialising in South African Labour Law
• Experience in CCMA proceedings, arbitration and Labour Court matters
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing and interpreting employment contracts and legal agreements
• Knowledge of Bargaining Council Main Agreements, especially in road freight and logistics
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, transport, warehousing or heavy industry is an advantage
• Bilingual in Afrikaans and English, with excellent verbal and written communication
• Stable employment history