Human Resource Officer

Frank Consult; Standerton; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the agricultural sector is looking for a skilled Human Resources Officer to enhance HR operations in Standerton. This permanent role offers a unique opportunity to influence talent acquisition, employee engagement, and performance management while ensuring compliance with labour legislation. You will collaborate closely with management and HR stakeholders, making a significant impact on the workforce's effectiveness. If you thrive in dynamic environments and possess a passion for HR, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and contribute meaningfully.

Benefits

Retirement fund

Medical aid benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as an HR Officer with generalist HR expertise.
• Degree in Human Resources Management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support organisational design and drive talent acquisition.
• Manage performance enhancement and employee relations processes.
• Ensure HR reporting, analytics, and compliance.

Skills

Labour legislation knowledge (BCEA, LRA, BBBEE, EEA, SDA)

Fluent in English

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem-solving skills

Planning and organizational skills

Time management abilities

Resilience under pressure

Knowledge of Sage-VIP or SAP SuccessFactors

Education

Grade 12 certificate

Degree in Human Resources Management

Job description

My client, a leading organisation in the agricultural sector, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Officer to join their team in Standerton. This permanent role offers an opportunity to drive HR operations and support business partnering across Standerton, farming, and depot environments, ensuring effective HR policies and best practices.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support organisational design, including job descriptions and salary banding.
• Drive talent acquisition, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Manage performance enhancement and succession planning processes.
• Handle employee relations, including disciplinary processes and union interactions.
• Support payroll, remuneration, and benefits processes.
• Ensure HR reporting, analytics, and data accuracy.
• Assist with BBBEE, employment equity, and legislative compliance.
• Coach line management and collaborate with HR stakeholders.
• Manage general HR administration, including records and policies.

Key Skills :

• Knowledge of labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, BBBEE, EEA, SDA).
• Fluent in English (written and oral).
• Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective planning, organisational, and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with high attention to detail.
• Resilience under pressure and adaptability to change.
• Knowledge of Sage-VIP or SAP SuccessFactors (desirable).

Minimum Requirements :

• Grade 12 certificate.
• Degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an HR Officer with generalist HR expertise.

General :

• Permanent contract based in Standerton, South Africa.
• Reports to the Human Resources Manager.
• Market-related salary with retirement fund and medical aid benefits.