Snr IR Officer at Stefanutti Stocks
Stefanutti Stocks
October 23, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Job Description
Stefanutti Stocks Inland is seeking an experienced and highly competent Senior Industrial Relations (IR) Officer to join the project team on a large-scale Multi-Disciplinary Construction Project in Gauteng.
Key Responsibilities
Industrial & Employee Relations
Provide professional IR guidance and support to project management, line management and HR.
Ensure consistent and fair application of company policies, procedures and disciplinary standards.
Advise management on disciplinary, grievance, incapacity, absenteeism and misconduct matters.
Manage complex employee relations cases from investigation through to conclusion.
Support the maintenance of positive and constructive employee relations across the project.
Identify potential IR risks and recommend appropriate preventative or corrective interventions.
Disciplinary & Grievance Management
Conduct and coordinate investigations into alleged misconduct.
Draft and review notices, allegations, disciplinary documentation and supporting evidence.
Initiate and/or represent the employer in disciplinary hearings.
Coordinate and support grievance procedures.
Provide guidance to management on appropriate disciplinary action and procedural requirements.
Maintain comprehensive and accurate IR case files and registers.
Monitor disciplinary and grievance trends and recommend interventions where recurring issues are identified.
CCMA & Bargaining Council Matters
Prepare documentation and supporting evidence for external dispute resolution processes.
Liaise with management, witnesses and relevant stakeholders in preparation for cases.
Represent or support the company in conciliation and arbitration proceedings, where appropriately authorised.
Maintain accurate records of referrals, outcomes, settlements and awards.
Monitor compliance with settlement agreements and arbitration outcomes.
Union & Workforce Relations
Establish and maintain professional working relationships with recognised employee representatives and trade unions.
Participate in union and employee representative meetings.
Assist with collective bargaining and consultation processes where applicable.
Address workforce concerns proactively and professionally.
Facilitate communication between management and employee representatives.
Support the management of shop steward activities and workplace representation structures.
Assist management with the prevention and resolution of workplace conflict.
Industrial Action & IR Risk Management
Monitor the employee relations climate and identify potential areas of concern.
Assist management with appropriate responses to threatened or actual industrial action.
Support project management in maintaining workplace stability and continuity.
Facilitate communication and engagement during periods of heightened employee relations risk.
Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to industrial action or workforce disputes.
Escalate significant IR risks to project and HR leadership.
Compliance & Reporting
Monitor compliance with company IR policies, procedures, collective agreements and applicable employment requirements.
Maintain disciplinary, grievance, dispute and employee relations registers.
Compile weekly and monthly IR reports and statistics.
Analyse trends relating to absenteeism, misconduct, grievances, disputes and other employee relations indicators.
Provide management with practical IR recommendations based on identified trends and risks.
Ensure IR documentation is properly maintained and available for internal or external audits.
Conduct IR awareness sessions and training for supervisors and line management where required.
Minimum Requirements:
Qualifications
Grade 12 / Matric
Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations, Labour Law or a related field (essential)
Experience
Minimum 7 years' relevant Industrial Relations / Employee Relations experience.
Strong preference for candidates with experience within the construction, engineering, infrastructure, mining or project environment.
Proven experience in managing complex disciplinary and grievance matters.
Strong practical knowledge of South African labour legislation and sound IR practices.
Proven experience in conducting and/or representing the employer in disciplinary hearings.
Experience in the preparation and management of CCMA and/or Bargaining Council matters.
Experience in union engagement, collective bargaining and workforce consultation.
Experience dealing with industrial action, workplace conflict and employee grievances.
Strong report writing, investigation and case management skills.
Computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure, site-based environment.
Deadline:28th October,2026
Stefanutti Stocks Inland is seeking an experienced and highly competent Senior Industrial Relations (IR) Officer to join the project team on a large-scale Multi-Disciplinary Construction Project in Gauteng.
Key Responsibilities
Industrial & Employee Relations
Provide professional IR guidance and support to project management, line management and HR.
Ensure consistent and fair application of company policies, procedures and disciplinary standards.
Advise management on disciplinary, grievance, incapacity, absenteeism and misconduct matters.
Manage complex employee relations cases from investigation through to conclusion.
Support the maintenance of positive and constructive employee relations across the project.
Identify potential IR risks and recommend appropriate preventative or corrective interventions.
Disciplinary & Grievance Management
Conduct and coordinate investigations into alleged misconduct.
Draft and review notices, allegations, disciplinary documentation and supporting evidence.
Initiate and/or represent the employer in disciplinary hearings.
Coordinate and support grievance procedures.
Provide guidance to management on appropriate disciplinary action and procedural requirements.
Maintain comprehensive and accurate IR case files and registers.
Monitor disciplinary and grievance trends and recommend interventions where recurring issues are identified.
CCMA & Bargaining Council Matters
Prepare documentation and supporting evidence for external dispute resolution processes.
Liaise with management, witnesses and relevant stakeholders in preparation for cases.
Represent or support the company in conciliation and arbitration proceedings, where appropriately authorised.
Maintain accurate records of referrals, outcomes, settlements and awards.
Monitor compliance with settlement agreements and arbitration outcomes.
Union & Workforce Relations
Establish and maintain professional working relationships with recognised employee representatives and trade unions.
Participate in union and employee representative meetings.
Assist with collective bargaining and consultation processes where applicable.
Address workforce concerns proactively and professionally.
Facilitate communication between management and employee representatives.
Support the management of shop steward activities and workplace representation structures.
Assist management with the prevention and resolution of workplace conflict.
Industrial Action & IR Risk Management
Monitor the employee relations climate and identify potential areas of concern.
Assist management with appropriate responses to threatened or actual industrial action.
Support project management in maintaining workplace stability and continuity.
Facilitate communication and engagement during periods of heightened employee relations risk.
Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to industrial action or workforce disputes.
Escalate significant IR risks to project and HR leadership.
Compliance & Reporting
Monitor compliance with company IR policies, procedures, collective agreements and applicable employment requirements.
Maintain disciplinary, grievance, dispute and employee relations registers.
Compile weekly and monthly IR reports and statistics.
Analyse trends relating to absenteeism, misconduct, grievances, disputes and other employee relations indicators.
Provide management with practical IR recommendations based on identified trends and risks.
Ensure IR documentation is properly maintained and available for internal or external audits.
Conduct IR awareness sessions and training for supervisors and line management where required.
Minimum Requirements:
Qualifications
Grade 12 / Matric
Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations, Labour Law or a related field (essential)
Experience
Minimum 7 years' relevant Industrial Relations / Employee Relations experience.
Strong preference for candidates with experience within the construction, engineering, infrastructure, mining or project environment.
Proven experience in managing complex disciplinary and grievance matters.
Strong practical knowledge of South African labour legislation and sound IR practices.
Proven experience in conducting and/or representing the employer in disciplinary hearings.
Experience in the preparation and management of CCMA and/or Bargaining Council matters.
Experience in union engagement, collective bargaining and workforce consultation.
Experience dealing with industrial action, workplace conflict and employee grievances.
Strong report writing, investigation and case management skills.
Computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure, site-based environment.
Deadline:28th October,2026