Labour Relations Officer at Continental – Apply Now!

🚀 About Continental

Continental is a global leader in smart, sustainable, and connected mobility. Founded in 1871, Continental has grown into a technology powerhouse with over 192,000 employees in 58 countries. The company offers safe, efficient, and cutting-edge solutions for vehicles and transportation. In its Tires division, Continental delivers top performance with premium products and services, including fleet management and digital tire solutions.

Now, Continental Tyre South Africa (Pty.) Ltd. is looking for a Labour Relations Officer to support the HR team with Industrial Relations (IR) functions and help drive a positive employee relations culture.

🧾 Key Responsibilities

As the Labour Relations Officer, you will:

• Collaborate with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) on strategic labour relations issues.

• Develop, implement, and monitor compliance with IR policies and procedures.

• Strengthen working relationships between management and trade unions in the manufacturing environment.

• Analyse and interpret collective bargaining agreements and ensure adherence.

• Manage grievance procedures and coordinate resolutions for union-related disputes.

• Assist with preparation and documentation for conciliations and arbitrations.

• Conduct special IR investigations as required.

• Maintain the IR database on PaySpace and ensure data integrity.

• Act as a scribe in disciplinary hearings and standardize documentation processes.

• Guide managers and HR staff on workplace rules and labour legislation compliance.

• Support internal enquiries and provide legal/precedent advice to Presiding Officers.

• Design and deliver IR-related training sessions and onboarding content.

• Compile monthly IR reports using Power BI and analyse absenteeism data to ensure consistency in actions taken.

• Identify problem areas through statistical reporting and recommend actionable improvements.

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

• National Diploma in Labour Relations or Human Resources Management (with a major in Labour Law)

• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and collective bargaining frameworks

• Experience in unionized environments is highly desirable

• Proficiency in PaySpace, Power BI, and MS Office tools

• Excellent communication, mediation, and report-writing skills

• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently

💼 Perks & Benefits

• Medimed Medical Aid – 50% company contribution

• Provident Fund – with additional 10.5% company contribution

• Tyre Discounts – up to 8 tyres per year

• Long Service Awards – milestone payments from 10 years of service

• Study Assistance & Bursaries – to support your continued education

• Opportunity to work in a global company committed to innovation and sustainability

Are you ready to make an impact in a leading global organization?
Join Continental and help shape the future of mobility through world-class labour relations and employee engagement.

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📄 CV TIPS for Labour Relations Officer Applications

To improve your chances of landing this job, here are the top CV tips:

• Showcase Labour Law Knowledge: Clearly highlight qualifications in Labour Relations or HR with a major in Labour Law.

• Demonstrate Union Experience: Mention previous experience dealing with unions, grievances, and arbitration processes.

• Quantify Impact: Use numbers or examples to show how your interventions led to reduced disputes or improved compliance.

• List Software Tools: Include tools like PaySpace, Power BI, or SAP that you’ve worked with to manage employee data or generate reports.

• Highlight Training Experience: If you’ve delivered IR training, onboarding, or compliance workshops, make it known.

• Include Keywords: Use phrases like “collective bargaining,” “disciplinary hearings,” and “labour law compliance” to pass ATS filters.

🌐 Company Website: https://www.continental.com