People Practitioner

The HEINEKEN Company; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global beverage company is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner in Gqeberha to deliver the People strategy and support line managers. The ideal candidate should have a 3-year qualification in Human Resources and a minimum of 3 years of HR experience. They will provide advisory services, maintain personnel records, and assist in People projects. A commitment to inclusion and diversity is essential, and candidates must be eligible to work in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-year experience in Human Resources or Organizational Development.
• Sound knowledge of HR legislation and best practices.
• Good business acumen for effective employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory service on People related practices.
• Ensure job profiles and competency matrices are maintained.
• Organize and maintain personnel records.
• Assist payroll by providing relevant employee information.
• Participate in People projects.

Skills

HR trends

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

3-year qualification in Human Resources, Psychology, or related field

Job description

We Go Places! How about you?

Immediate Superior: People Business Partner

Location: Gqeberha

Function: People

Sub Function: People Business Partnering: Supply Chain

Type of Contract: Permanent

Reference Number: 147265

Closing Date: 20/11/2025

Purpose

The role is accountable for the business partner relationship to deliver the People strategy and working with line managers within the Function. To enable bottom line growth and the achievement of business plans and overall strategic direction of the business/organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing advisory service with regards to People related practices, policies and procedures enhancing established business relationships
• Ensure that job profiles and competency matrices are maintained and available for all positions in area of responsibility
• Update and maintain organization structures and planning in line with Distell requirements and policy
• Track completion of objective setting, midyear review & end year reviews sessions with departmental plans
• Monitor completion of employee profiles & talent cards
• Organizing and maintaining personnel records
• Managing People documents (e.g. employment records and onboarding guides)
• Update internal databases (e.g. record sick or maternity leave)
• Prepare People documents, like employment contracts and new hire guides
• Liaise with external partners, like insurance vendors, and ensure legal compliance
• Answer employees’ queries about People-related issues
• Assist payroll department by providing relevant employee information (e.g. leaves of absence, sick days and work schedules)
• Arrange travel & accommodation and process expense forms
• Participate in People projects (e.g. help organize a job fair event)

Education & Experience

• A 3-year qualification in Human Resources, Psychology, Humanity, Business or any other related field
• Minimum 3-year experience in Human Resources, or in an Organisational Development/Effectiveness environment.
• Sound knowledge of HR trends, best practices and procedures as well as appropriate labour legislation, e.g. Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, etc.
• Good business acumen and successful problem-solving experience leading to lasting employee relations solutions within a business.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.