HR Practitioner

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HR Practitioner to enhance their Human Capital team. In this permanent role, you will manage the recruitment process, maintain employee records, and implement training and development initiatives. Your expertise will guide management on performance processes and ensure compliance with personnel policies. This position offers a competitive package and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you are detail-oriented, self-motivated, and passionate about HR, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Provident fund

Life cover at 4X annual salary

Funeral cover

Medical aid – 50% Hospital Plan

15 x paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Human Resources.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the recruitment process and attract top talent.
• Maintain personal records and prepare management reports.
• Guide management on performance management processes.

Skills

Human Resource Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management

Job description

The company currently has a vacancy for a motivated, professional and attentive to detail HR Practitioner to join the Human Capital team and drive company policy and procedures.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

Recruitment : Manage recruitment process by attracting top talent, processes will include assessing applications, interviewing applicants, conduct skills tests, prepare reports and make recommendations to management on staff appointments

Personnel Administration : Maintain and manage the personal records of employees on matters such as wages, leave and training, and prepare associated management reports

Training and Development : Assess organisational needs and individual training needs together with Training and Development team, for planning and implementing skills development within the organisation

Organisational Development : Use management information systems to record, maintain, plan and manage the organisation's human resources

Provide HR advice and information : Management and employees on personnel policies and procedures, including equal opportunity, anti-discrimination and occupational health and safety programs

Advise Management and Employees on work issues, career development and organise Employee Assistance Programmes

Performance Management : Guide management and staff on the optimal application of the performance management process and systems

Industrial Relations : Manage internal and external disciplinary and rehabilitation processes.

Qualifying Criteria :

• Diploma / Degree in Human Resource Management a prerequisite
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Human Resources field
• Excellent planning, organisational, analytical and decision-making skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills on all levels
• Confidentiality, tact and discretion essential when dealing with people
• Excellent Professional and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Ability to multi-task and manage demanding workload in a pressurised environment
• Excellent problem solving skills coupled with the ability to think on your feet
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver results

Qualifying Attributes

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to organize and plan carefully
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Hard-working and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Time management and organizational skills

Reports to : Divisional Director

Job type : Permanent position

Benefits include

• Provident fund
• Life cover at 4X annual salary
• Funeral cover
• Medical aid – 50% Hospital Plan with Discovery Health
• 15 x paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

08h00–17h00 : Monday – Thursday

08h00–16h00 : Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant’s qualifications and experience.