Key Responsibilities:

HR Audits & Legislation:

• Participate in HR audits, ensuring compliance with qualifications, skills, and competency requirements.
• Monitor and provide advice on HR legislation, ensuring adherence to acts such as the Labour Relations Act and Skills Development Act.

Recruitment, Selection & Exits:

• Manage headcount planning and vacancy approvals.
• Coordinate recruitment processes, including job advertising, screening, interviewing, and assessments.
• Draft employment contracts and manage onboarding processes.
• Conduct exit interviews and compile related statistics and recommendations.

Performance Management:

• Coordinate performance appraisals, system reviews, and training sessions.
• Support managers in mentoring underperforming employees and developing Individual Development Plans (IDPs).

Industrial Relations (IR):

• Monitor IR climate, advising on labour practices and maintaining sound labour relations.
• Represent the company in disciplinary hearings, mediations, and CCMA or Labour Court processes.
• Facilitate grievance resolutions and coordinate wage negotiations.

Talent Management & Transformation:

• Manage and update talent development and succession plans.
• Facilitate mentoring programmes and identify critical roles and career paths.
• Oversee Employment Equity (EE) compliance and workforce transformation efforts.

BBBEE Compliance:

• Monitor and improve BBBEE initiatives and scorecards.
• Facilitate audits and provide regular updates on BBBEE targets and status.

General HR Support:

• Act as a custodian of people-related policies, providing effective implementation and advice.
• Ensure compliance with POPIA regulations.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and foster employee engagement.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Degree in Human Resources or Psychology.

Experience:

• 5–10 years’ relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.