HR Manager

Farm Manager SA; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

An agricultural production company, located in the George Area of Western Cape, seeks an experienced HR Manager. The successful candidate will lead HR functions, focusing on staff wellbeing, recruitment, and compliance with employment equity. Essential qualifications include a National Diploma or Degree in HR, plus at least 3 years of HR experience in an operational agricultural environment. This role offers an opportunity to influence team performance and engage directly with staff in a vibrant workplace.

Qualifications

• Previous Agricultural related experience.
• At least 3 years' experience in an operational environment, preferably agriculture.
• Previous HR experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage all HR functions including staff wellbeing and recruitment.
• Conduct skills audits and enforce the Company Disciplinary Code.
• Facilitate disciplinary hearings and represent the company at the CCMA.

Skills

Management skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Team motivation

Fluency in Xhosa

Education

National Diploma/ Degree in HR

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Sage Payroll Professional

Sage Accounting

Job description

George Area – Western Cape: This is a soft fruit production unit with 200 staff during peak season.

MINIMMUM REQUIREMENTS

• National Diploma/ Degree in HR.
• Previous Agricultural related experience.
• At least 3 years' experience in operational environment, preferably agriculture.
• Computer literacy in MS Office (excel, outlook, word).
• Previous HR experience essential.
• Must have strong management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with and motivate a team.
• Valid Driver's license.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

All HR functions

• Staff wellbeing.
• Employment Equity.
• Recruitment.
• Skills audits.
• Skill Development.
• Enforce Company Disciplinary Code.
• Liaise with our Labour Lawyer.
• Facilitate Disciplinary hearings.
• Represent the company at the CCMA.
• Liaise with Unions.

Administrative Duties

• Compiling of Job Profiles.
• Manage Staff Contracts.
• Manage the Biometric System.
• Manage and capture attendance register.
• Capture data on Sage Payroll Professional.
• Good knowledge of Sage Accounting will be an advantage.
• Excel Advance capabilities.
• Compile monthly wages.
• Assist and support Farm Business Manager.
• Manage Provident Fund.
• Fluency in Xhosa language would be a bonus.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.