Hr Business Partner- Agricultural Sector

Afgri; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural enterprise in South Africa is looking for a dynamic HR Business Partner. You will be responsible for optimizing talent, shaping culture, and delivering impactful HR solutions within the agricultural industry. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in Human Resources, 6 years of HR experience, and proficiency in both Afrikaans and English. This role prioritizes employee development in a values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in an HR Generalist role at middle management level.
• Experience in the agricultural environment is compulsory.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on HR experience.

Responsibilities

• Governance & Compliance management.
• Recruitment and Talent Development.
• Compensation & Reward strategy implementation.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication in Afrikaans and English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management

Job description

Are you a seasoned HR professional passionate about people and agriculture?

We're looking for a dynamic HR Business Partner with a passion for agriculture and deep insight into the grain value chain.

In this role, you'll collaborate with leadership to shape culture, optimize talent, and deliver impactful HR solutions supporting our growing agricultural enterprise. Join a company where hard work, happiness, and employee development are at the heart of everything we do.

Inherent Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management
• Minimum 6 years in an HR Generalist role on middle management level
• Proven proficiency in verbal and written communication in both Afrikaans and English
• Strong analytical skills and strategic HR advisory experience
• Experience within the agricultural environment is compulsory and a good understanding of the agricultural industry and its people

Key Responsibilities

• Governance & Compliance (Data Integrity)
• Recruitment Management
• Compensation & Reward Strategy
• Employment Equity monitoring and Implementation
• Talent Development & Performance Management
• Industrial Relations (in collaboration with IR Specialist)
• HR Reporting & Analytics

Ideal Candidate

• Strong understanding of the grain value chain and its people dynamics
• Strategic thinker with hands-on HR experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in both Afrikaans and English

Why Join Us? A healthy, values‑driven culture. A team that's passionate about growth and development. A business rooted in agriculture, where your impact matters. Join us in cultivating a people‑first culture that drives agricultural excellence.

Apply now to make a meaningful impact. Closing Date: 26 November

• Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest. The filling of this position will be aligned with AFGRI's Employment Equity Policy. Applicants are informed that in order to be considered for any application for employment, we will have to process their personal information.

A law, known as the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of POPIA, provides that when one processes another's personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person's personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner. In order to give effect to this right, we are under a duty to provide you with a number of details pertaining to the processing of your personal information.

These details are housed under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the AFGRI Group website. We request that you kindly download and read it.