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GWM CAPE TOWN

Industrial Relations (IR) Specialist And Policy Development

Permanent North American Gaeltacht, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in industrial relations and HR policy development.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 29, 2026

Original job description

Industrial Relations (IR) Specialist and Policy Development

Reports to: Snr HR Manager

Purpose of the Role

The Industrial Relations (IR) Specialist and Policy Development role focuses on managing employee relations, ensuring compliance with labour legislation, and developing comprehensive HR policies. This position supports a healthy workplace environment through dispute resolution, union engagement, and policy creation that aligns with GWM South Africa’s strategic objectives and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Relations (IR)

Manage employee relations processes including disciplinary hearings, grievance resolutions, and dispute management.
Facilitate communication and negotiation with trade unions and employee representatives.
Provide guidance to management and employees on labour law compliance and best practices.
Coordinate and support Section 189 retrenchment processes and organisational change initiatives.
Collaborate with legal advisors regarding labour disputes, arbitration, and labour court cases.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of South African labour legislation and industrial relations trends.

Policy Development

Develop, review and update HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and alignment with corporate values.
Communicate and promote policies across the organisation to ensure clear understanding and consistent application.
Facilitate training and briefing sessions for management and employees on new and existing HR policies.
Monitor implementation and effectiveness of policies, recommending improvements as needed.
Ensure policies reflect regulatory changes and industry best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Labour Relations, Human Resources, or related discipline.
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in industrial relations and HR policy development.
Solid knowledge of South African labour legislation (LRA, BCEA) and relevant collective agreements.
Experience managing disciplinary processes, grievances and union engagements.
Automotive OEM Industry experience is essential
Strong policy writing and communication skills.
Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and integrity.

Competencies

Labour Law and Industrial Relations Expertise
Conflict Management and Negotiation
HR Policy Research and Writing
Effective Communication and Training
Stakeholder Engagement
Analytical Thinking
Integrity and Confidentiality
Time and Project Management

CVs to be emailed to careers@gwm.co.za

Closing date: 16 October 2026

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Responsibilities

Manage employee relations, including disciplinary hearings, grievances, disputes, union engagement, and support for retrenchment and organisational change processes. Develop, communicate, and monitor HR policies, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with corporate objectives.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree or diploma in Labour Relations, Human Resources, or a related discipline, with 3–5 years of industrial relations and HR policy development experience. Candidates must have automotive OEM industry experience, knowledge of South African labour legislation and collective agreements, and strong policy writing, communication, and confidentiality skills.

Skills

Industrial Relations
South African Labour Law
Labour Relations Act (LRA)
Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
Employee Relations
Disciplinary Processes
Grievance Resolution
Dispute Management
Union Engagement
Negotiation
HR Policy Development
Policy Writing
Conflict Management
Communication and Training
Stakeholder Engagement
Confidentiality

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Keywords

Industrial Relations
Employee Relations
Labour Relations Act (LRA)
Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
Collective Agreements
Disciplinary Hearings
Grievance Resolution
Dispute Management
Trade Unions
Union Engagement
Section 189 Retrenchment
Organisational Change
Labour Arbitration
Labour Court Cases
HR Policies
Policy Development
Policy Writing
Legal Compliance
Conflict Management
Negotiation
Stakeholder Engagement
Training
Automotive OEM
Confidentiality
Project Management

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