Goodwood Human Resource Generalist (MIBCO, HR & IR)

Eastern Personnel Consultants / Oostelike Personeel Konsultante; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 558,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Personnel Consultants / Oostelike Personeel Konsultante in Goodwood, Cape Town, seeks an experienced HR Generalist to drive IR hygiene, payroll processes, and HR administration. You will manage unions and bargaining council relations, enforce EE targets, and ensure compliance with MIBCO agreements.

The role requires 5–6 years HR experience, with at least 4 years as an HR Generalist. Residency in Cape Town is mandatory; a SA ID and clean criminal record are required.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years in HR with at least 4 years as HR Generalist.
• MIBCO HR/IR expertise is mandatory.
• Cape Town resident with SA ID and clean criminal record.
• SAGE People 300 experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage IR relationships with unions, staff reps, and bargaining councils (MIBCO/CCMA/DRC).
• Lead recruitment, job profiles with KPIs, and staffing aligned with EE targets.
• Maintain PMS data, monitor KPIs, and generate HR reports.
• Coordinate training, learnerships, SETA applications, WSP/ATR.
• Oversee HR admin, payroll documentation, POPIA compliance, and headcount reporting.
• Assist in Employment Equity planning and BEE documentation.
• Conduct background checks and reference verifications on shortlisted candidates.

Skills

HR Generalist

Industrial Relations

MIBCO knowledge

Talent development

Payroll

Education

Degree in Human Resources

Tools

SAGE People 300

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Goodwood Human Resource Generalist (MIBCO, HR & IR)

Location: Goodwood, Cape Town (Must already reside in Cape Town, no relocations will be considered for this role)

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent (after 3-months probation period)

Industry: Automotive Parts Distribution

Salary: R50,000.00 – R70,000.00 Basic Salary per month (Negotiable based on experience)

About Our Client

Our client is a premier distributor of automotive parts operating an extensive network across Southern Africa. Built on structured standard operating procedures, robust logistics, and industry-leading systems, this group is built on a culture of efficiency, legislative excellence, continuous improvement, and the strategic development of its workforce.

About the Role

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a hands‑on, professionally assertive, and experienced Human Resource Generalist to join their team in Goodwood, Cape Town. If you have a strong HR background with non‑negotiable experience navigating MIBCO (Motor Industry Bargaining Council) HR and IR structures and agreements, this is an exceptional opportunity. Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resource Officer, you will take full accountability for the daily HR and IR function, driving performance management systems, talent development, and employment equity initiatives across the designated area.

What’s on Offer?

• Basic Salary: R50,000.00 – R70,000.00 Basic Salary per month (Negotiable based on current earnings and experience).
• Remuneration Alignment: Rates of pay tested regularly against MIBCO pay rates to ensure fair remuneration and equal pay for equal value of work.
• Career Advancement: Potential growth within a rapidly expanding, market-leading automotive parts group.
  Working Hours & Environment
• Standard Hours: Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00.
• Environment: Professional, fast‑paced corporate and distribution environment.
• Compliance & Operations: Standard working procedures and company policies must be strictly adhered to and enforced across all departmental structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Industrial Relations & Union Liaison: Manage IR relationships with unions, staff representatives, and bargaining councils (MIBCO/CCMA/DRC). Enforce compliance with labour legislation and resolve disputes efficiently.
• Recruitment & Manpower Planning: Prepare adverts, conduct recruitment, draft job profiles with KPIs, and manage staff take‑on processes aligned with Employment Equity targets.
• Performance Management Systems (PMS): Maintain, monitor, and report on individual and departmental KPIs using internal BI and HR systems.
• Training & Workplace Skills: Conduct gap analyses, manage online training portals and learnerships, and coordinate SETA applications, Workplace Skills Plans (WSP), and Annual Training Reports (ATR).
• HR Administration & Systems: Maintain employee records on SAGE People 300, process payroll documentation, manage POPIA compliance, and compile monthly headcount and movement reports.
• BEE & Transformation: Assist in drafting the group Employment Equity Plan, facilitating departmental transformation, and preparing documentation for annual BEE verification audits.
• Strict Legal Requirements: Background screening and reference checks will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Location: Must already reside in Cape Town
• Experience: 5–6 years of experience within an HR environment, with a minimum of 4 years as an HR Generalist (including 2 years at Senior HR Officer level).
• MIBCO Expertise (Mandatory): Solid, practical understanding of Bargaining Council structures, MIBCO Main Agreements, and industry pay rate enforcement is strictly essential.
• Education: Grade 12 / Matric PLUS a Tertiary Qualification (Degree level) in Human Resources.
• Systems Knowledge: Advanced computer literacy in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Hands‑on experience with SAGE People 300 is an added advantage.
• Attributes: Strong analytical capability, exceptional negotiation and conflict management skills, high resilience, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Must be a South African-born citizen with a valid South African ID.
• Must have a clean criminal record.
• Must have contactable references from previous HR leadership roles.