HR Practitioner

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal company in South Africa is seeking a motivated HR Practitioner to manage recruitment processes, maintain personnel records, and oversee training and development. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management and at least 5 years of HR experience. Strong planning, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential. This permanent position offers a competitive package and various benefits, including provident fund and medical aid.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Human Resources field.
• Confidentiality and discretion essential when dealing with people.
• Ability to multi-task and manage demanding workload in a pressurised environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment process and assess applications.
• Maintain and manage personal records of employees.
• Plan and implement organizational training needs.
• Advise management on personnel policies and procedures.
• Guide management on performance management processes.

Skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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
• Computer Literacy viz. Microsoft Office suite
• 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
• Excellent standards in execution
  
  

Reports to: Head of Human Capital

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

07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday

07h30–16h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Salary

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