HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER POSITION REF NUMBER: ADAHRM 04/2025

Agribusiness Development Agency; Idaho; On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Agribusiness Development Agency is seeking a Human Resource Manager to lead HRM and development functions at the Corporate Services Unit. The role emphasizes policy formulation, staff development, and compliance with employment legislation.

The position is a fixed-term contract of five years, reporting to the General Manager: Corporate Services. Ideally, the candidate will drive effective HR strategies and oversee critical HR processes and records.

Qualifications

• A Diploma and a Bachelor's Degree are required.
• Postgraduate qualification in Human Resource Management is required.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in HR is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring effective HRM and development functions.
• Oversee administration of ADA resources to be efficient and transparent.
• Implement and monitor HR plans including IPM, EE, and Skills Development.
• Advise Corporate Services on HR issues and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Develop and monitor HR policies and procedures including recruitment, performance management, and training.

Skills

Organisational skills

Negotiation

IT skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Planning and prioritising

Analytical thinking

Education

Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Postgraduate HRM

Job description

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER POSITION REF NUMBER: ADAHRM 04/2025

Job Title: Manager: Human Resource - Ref Number: ADAHRM 04/2025

Location: 5 Cascades Crescent, Pietermaritzburg

Grade/Salary: L12 (DPSA Salary Scale)

Types of employment: 5 Years (Fixed Term Contract)

Reporting Officer: General Manager: Corporate Services

Unit: Corporate Services Unit

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate Diploma & Bachelor’s Degree. A post graduate qualification in Human Resource Management. A Minimum 5 years appropriate experience. Knowledge of basic human resource policies and procedures. Liaising with various institutions involved in race relations, disability, gender, religion and health and safety. Knowledge of SAQA and NQF requirements. Experience in policy formulation, Interpreting employment legislation. A valid driver’s license.

Knowledge

Experience in interpreting and commenting on legislation, directive, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of drafting employment contracts. Knowledge of Human Resource legal prescripts, policies and procedures. Knowledge of SAQA and NQF requirements. Experience in policy formulation. Further experience in working with unions at organizational level. Understanding of all relevant legislations.

Skills

Strong organising and administrative abilities. Strong negotiation skills. Strong IT skills. Excellent verbal and written skills. Excellent planning and prioritising skills. Strong analytical, policy and operational thinking. Planning and prioritising skills.

Key Performance Areas

Assist with ensuring effective Human Resource Management and Development function. Assist in ensuring the effective, efficient, economical, and transparent administration of resources of ADA. Ensure the implementation of an Individual Performance Management System. Ensure that effective and appropriate steps are taken to prevent unauthorised, irregular and fruitless wasteful expenditure and losses resulting from criminal conduct and the reporting thereof. Render advice to the Corporate Services on human resource related issues. Oversee the implementation of the Occupational & Safety Act. Develop and implement innovative service delivery solutions. Facilitate effective and efficient communication within ADA as well as with other stakeholders. Develop, implement and report on the Human Resource Plan, Employment Equity Plan, and Skills Development Plan. Manage the implementation of:

• Job Evaluations
• Appointments
• Transfers
• Terminations
• Staff Development
• Maintenance of personnel records

Developing, implementing, and monitoring of human resource policies and procedures, such as:

• Recruitment & Selection;
• Performance Management;
• Training & Development;
• Employee Assistance Programmes;
• Health & Safety;
• Disciplinary Procedures;
• Bursaries;
• Leave; and
• Other relevant policies and procedures.

Suitable candidates will be selected with the intention of promoting representivity.

Enquiries: Mr. Thabiso Selai Closing date: 23 June 2025 Tel: [phone]

Should you not hear from us 8 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.