Labour Law Consultant

Job Description

We currently have an exciting position available for an Labour Law Consultant, to be based at our Durban branch. The candidate must be based in Durban North/Umhlanga and will operate in a hybrid role from this area. 

You are responsible for Inclusive of, but not limited to:

• Retaining all clients as well as servicing clients in terms of all IR issues. 
• All clients are contacted as per schedule

These typical Labour Law issues can range from: 

•  Chairing of disciplinary inquires 
•  Drafting of judgements for clients 
•  Assist with the issuing of warnings to ensure compliance 
•  Drafting and implementing of policies 

To more complex issues like: 

•  Wage negotiations 
•  Strike Management 
•  Retrenchments 

Package & Remuneration:

Salary: R17 850 CTC 
Benefits: As part of the Labournet team, you’ll enjoy benefits designed to support your wellbeing and career growth. These include a wellness programme that covers up to 8 family members or friends, partner discounts, structured career paths, accredited training, study assistance, retirement and group risk benefits, hybrid work options for applicable roles, as well as a suit-up and vehicle branding allowance where relevant.

Take the next step in your career with Labournet – where people are empowered, purpose drives everything we do, and our platform enables real impact. If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help shape the future of work in South Africa, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

Qualifications

You'll need a customer-first mindset and the following skills to succeed in this role:

• 3 years B. Degree or equivalent in HR/IR/LLB or related field 
• More than 1 years’ experience in Industrial Relations
• Eagerness to learn the ins and outs of labour law 
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) 
• Must be able to effectively function within a pressurised and fast paced environment 
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle is essential

What can we offer?

• Attractive Salary
• Work in a multicultural and diverse environment
• Work-Life Integration
• Hybrid Work Policy
• Labournet supports professional trainings and great career development opportunities
• Benefits such as Employee Assistance Programme, Pension fund, and risk benefits
• Branding Allowance.

In case Labournet does not respond to your application within 30 days, please consider it was not successful for the current recruitment process for this role.

Additional Information

Why Join Labournet?

At Labournet, you’re joining more than a company - you’re becoming part of a platform built to empower people and drive purpose. With over 28 years of innovation in compliance and people solutions, we invest in our employees so they can grow, make a national impact, and help shape the future of work across South Africa.

What We Offer:

• You’ll obtain a wealth of experience and knowledge at a much faster pace than you would in an internal compliance-focused role due to our national footprint across different industries.
• You’ll have access to structured career paths, accredited training, performance coaching and mentorship to support your professional growth.
• You’ll be part of a team that drives compliance and transformation across South Africa, giving your work real purpose and impact.
• You’ll benefit from hybrid work options and a culture that supports work-life integration, because we believe wellbeing fuels performance.
• You’ll enjoy competitive salaries, holistic benefits and a lucrative sales commission policy.
• You’ll thrive in a collaborative, tech-enabled environment where we value output over hours and encourage innovation at every level.

How We Work?

Gone are the days of rigid office hours and long commutes. Our hybrid working model allows teams to co-create flexible arrangements that support productivity and personal wellbeing.

Who We Are:

Labournet is a proudly South African company offering integrated solutions in Payroll, Labour Law, Health & Safety, Transformation, Training, Technology and Commercial Compliance. We serve over 6,500 businesses nationwide, helping them stay compliant and competitive.

Salary Scale: R17 850