Assistant Manager HR (12 Months FTC)

Toyota SA; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Durban is seeking an HR professional to provide support in various HR functions, from recruitment to employee relations. The ideal candidate will have a relevant NQF 5 qualification and 2 years of experience in a similar role. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of Labour Legislation is advantageous.
• Relevant experience in general HR management including Recruitment & Selection.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to line managers regarding HR processes.
• Manage and conduct interviews with Line Managers.
• Oversee the Resourcing process and ensure timely job advertisements.

Skills

HR principles and practices

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

NQF 5 Degree/Diploma in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

Purpose of the Job

HR Services is looking for a candidate with a passion for people, analytics, and customer service to join the team. The successful incumbent will need to have the drive, energy, and technical ability to efficiently manage and influence a fast-paced environment. This individual must have strong knowledge of HR principles and practices with the ability to practice judgment, forward-thinking, and strategy to solve problems and develop transformational HR initiatives quickly.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide advice to line managers regarding the conduct and misconduct management processes.


• Provide advice and information to management and employees on HR policies and procedures.


• Advise management and employees on work matters, career development, personal problems, and industrial matters.


• Attending to internal IR matters at plant level.


• Ensure that the Resourcing process is adhered to, and jobs are timeously advertised on Success Factors and tracked.


• Manage and conduct interviews with Line Managers, selection tests and make recommendations.


• Manage terminations and exit interviews.


• Headcount Management at plant level


• Administration of employees with restrictions and general ill-health management.


• Manage updating of HR information and data into the relevant systems and assure the integrity of the data.


• Manage HR administrative tasks.


• Effective communication and the ability to build strong relationships with management, the union, and employees.


• Cross-functional engagement with various stakeholders

Qualifications And Experience

• Relevant NQF 5 (240 Credits) Degree/Diploma in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology


• Minimum 2 years relevant HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment


• Good understanding of Labour Legislation (Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act and Skills Development Act) will be advantageous.


• Relevant Experience in general HR management including Recruitment & Selection, Industrial Relations, Employment Equity, Succession, Retention and Career planning, Performance management and Manpower planning.


• Advanced computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite) is essential.


• SAP experience is preferable.

Competencies

• Accurate Information gathering and analysis


• Awareness and commitment to our mission


• Awareness of situations and Decisiveness


• Communication and sharing of mid to long term plans


• Creation of innovative vision


• Establishing framework and systems for organisational review


• Feedback of evaluation results and long-term development of others


• Perseverance


• Strategic re-allocation of resources and review of work methods


• Suitable assignment and objective performance review

THIS APPOINTMENT WILL BE MADE IN LINE WITH THE COMPANY’S EMPLOYMENT EQUITY POLICY

CLOSING DATE: 29 SEPTEMBER 2025