Goodwood Human Resource Generalist (MIBCO, HR & IR)
Location: Goodwood, Cape Town
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent (after 3-months probation period)
Industry: Automotive Parts Distribution
Salary: R50,000.00 – R65,000.00 Basic Salary per month (Negotiable based on experience)
About Our Client
Our client is a premier distributor of automotive parts operating an extensive network across Southern Africa. Built on structured standard operating procedures, robust logistics, and industry-leading systems, this group is built on a culture of efficiency, legislative excellence, continuous improvement, and the strategic development of its workforce.
About the Role
On behalf of our client, we are seeking a hands-on, professionally assertive, and experienced Human Resource Generalist to join their team in Goodwood, Cape Town.
If you have a strong HR background with non-negotiable experience navigating MIBCO (Motor Industry Bargaining Council) HR and IR structures and agreements, this is an exceptional opportunity. Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resource Officer, you will take full accountability for the daily HR and IR function, driving performance management systems, talent development, and employment equity initiatives across the designated area.
What’s on Offer?
Basic Salary: R50,000.00 – R65,000.00 Basic Salary per month (Negotiable based on current earnings and experience).
Remuneration Alignment: Rates of pay tested regularly against MIBCO pay rates to ensure fair remuneration and equal pay for equal value of work.
Career Advancement: Potential growth within a rapidly expanding, market-leading automotive parts group.
Working Hours & Environment
Standard Hours: Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00.
Environment: Professional, fast-paced corporate and distribution environment.
Compliance & Operations: Standard working procedures and company policies must be strictly adhered to and enforced across all departmental structures.
Key Responsibilities
Industrial Relations & Union Liaison: Manage IR relationships with unions, staff representatives, and bargaining councils (MIBCO/CCMA/DRC). Enforce compliance with labor legislation and resolve disputes efficiently.
Recruitment & Manpower Planning: Prepare adverts, conduct recruitment, draft job profiles with KPIs, and manage staff take-on processes aligned with Employment Equity targets.
Performance Management Systems (PMS): Maintain, monitor, and report on individual and departmental KPIs using internal BI and HR systems.
Training & Workplace Skills: Conduct gap analyses, manage online training portals and learnerships, and coordinate SETA applications, Workplace Skills Plans (WSP), and Annual Training Reports (ATR).
HR Administration & Systems: Maintain employee records on SAGE People 300, process payroll documentation, manage POPIA compliance, and compile monthly headcount and movement reports.
BEE & Transformation: Assist in drafting the group Employment Equity Plan, facilitating departmental transformation, and preparing documentation for annual BEE verification audits.
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience: 5–6 years of experience within an HR environment, with a minimum of 4 years as an HR Generalist (including 2 years at Senior HR Officer level).
MIBCO Expertise (Mandatory): Solid, practical understanding of Bargaining Council structures, MIBCO Main Agreements, and industry pay rate enforcement is strictly essential.
Education: Grade 12 / Matric PLUS a Tertiary Qualification (Degree level) in Human Resources.
Systems Knowledge: Advanced computer literacy in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Hands-on experience with SAGE People 300 is an added advantage.
Attributes: Strong analytical capability, exceptional negotiation and conflict management skills, high resilience, and the ability to work under pressure.
Strict Legal Requirements
Background screening and reference checks will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates.
Must be a South African-born citizen with a valid South African ID.
Must have a clean criminal record.
Must have contactable references from previous HR leadership roles.
Required Documentation for Application
Please ensure that you submit the following documentation with your application:
Detailed CV: Must clearly reflect your HR Generalist background, IR experience, and explicit MIBCO experience.
ID Copy: Required as proof of South African citizenship.
Driver’s License Copy: Required for record purposes.
3 Months Recent Payslips: Your latest three consecutive months of salary advice.
Supporting Documents: Copies of your Matric certificate, HR Degree, and relevant qualifications or reference letters.
Apply Now
Visit https://www.easternpersonnel.co.za/ and click on Register CV.
Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates who meet all minimum requirements—specifically regarding MIBCO ann IR experience—will be contacted. If you do not hear back within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Eastern Personnel is fully POPIA compliant, and all personal information will be processed securely and solely for recruitment purposes.
