Human Resources (HR) Manager

ARVO; Hermanus; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to oversee their People Function in George, Western Cape. The role involves talent management, compliance, and industrial relations, requiring excellent communication skills in both English and Afrikaans. Candidates must have at least 5 years of HR experience, an HR qualification, and be flexible with working hours. The position also requires a driver’s licence and own transport.

Qualifications

• 5 years HR Generalist / 5 years HR/People Management experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours as per operational requirements.
• Driver’s licence and own reliable transport required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee talent management, recruitment, and onboarding processes.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and HR policies.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and promote a positive work environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills in English

Excellent communication skills in Afrikaans

Advanced MS Word

Advanced MS Excel

Education

HR Qualification

Matric

Tools

VIP SAGE People 300

Job description

Our client is looking for a positive, self-disciplined and adaptable individual to oversee their People Function. This role will suit someone who remains calm no matter the situation and who can always think on their feet.

Location

George, Western Cape

Reports To

Group Head of HR

Duties

Talent Management

• Work closely with the Recruitment officer, external Recruitment Consultants, HR Administrators and Line managers to ensure that the best talent is recruited, onboarded and retained in the organisation
• Writing & refining job profiles/descriptions, screening, conducting interviews and consulting on hiring decisions in collaboration with line managers
• Coordinating Psychometric and/or behavioural assessment testing
• Onboarding and offboarding of employees
• Performance management, appraisals, and development/maintenance of succession plans
• Drive employee engagement, culture and wellbeing

Compliance

• Ensure compliance to all acts and legal requirements/frameworks including SIZA audits
• Advise Line Management on Labour matters
• Ensure EE Plans and Reports correctly implemented
• Ensure contracts, offers, policies all up to date and meticulously maintained and applied
• Review and implement all relevant HR policies

Industrial Relations

• Facilitate conflict resolution and promote a positive work environment
• Coaching managers and supervisors wrt performance reviews, employee discipline, counselling and wellness
• Handling all Employee related problems, grievances and counselling
• Investigating disciplinary issues, issuing Disciplinary Notices and required documentation pertaining to the outcome
• Monitoring all IR related policies and procedures and ensuring adherence to the HR Manual
• Facilitate positive Union relations and negotiations

HR Admin

• Compiling, amending, and recommending HR policies and procedures
• Drawing up Appointment Letters, Employment Agreements, Termination Agreements and any other HR Related Agreements, SLA's, Appraisals etc.
• Preparing and compiling Annual People Budget in conjunction with Line Managers and Group Head of HR
• Compiling and updating Organograms for Department Heads and for auditing purposes
• Oversee the successful administration of the VIP SAGE People 300 HR and Performance Review system on the farm
• Updating of H&S administration on H&S Tempo online system

Qualifications

• Minimum of Matric
• HR Qualification
• 5 years HR Generalist / 5 years HR/People Management experience
• Advanced MS Word & Excel
• Excellent communication skills in English AND Afrikaans are essential
• Must be able to work flexible hours as per operational requirements
• Must have a driver’s licence and own reliable transport