People. Compliance. Culture. Making a difference.

Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys wearing multiple hats, working closely with people and keeping the wheels of a business turning?

We are looking for a hands-on, experienced HR Officer to take ownership of a broad range of Human Resources and Health & Safety functions within an established business environment.

This is a diverse role for someone who can confidently move between recruitment, employee relations, payroll administration, labour law compliance, training and development, and workplace health and safety.

If you're organized, proactive, people-focused and comfortable taking responsibility, we'd love to hear from you!

Requirements

• Related degree/qualification in Human Resources Management.
  
• 10+ years of HR experience in a similar role, preferably in a corporate or manufacturing environment.
  
• Strong knowledge of South African labour laws.
  
• Experience in integrated payroll system.
  
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
  
• Applicants must reside in Pietermaritzburg.
  

• Manage the full recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination and selection.
  
• Oversee the onboarding and induction process to ensure a seamless transition for new hires.
  
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure all contractual agreements are up to date.
  

• Ensure compliance with the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Employment Equity Act.
  
• Address employee grievances, disputes and disciplinary actions in line with company policies and legal requirements.
  
• Advise management on HR policies, labour law changes and best practices.
  

• Coordinate payroll inputs and liaise with the finance department to ensure accurate and timely payments.
  
• Advise on employee benefits, including medical aid, provident fund and leave management.
  
• Process Site work timesheets and monitor clocking’s.
  

• Support skills development initiatives, learnerships and training programs to enhance transformation
  
• efforts.
  
• Manage employment equity reporting and facilitate EE committee meetings.
  
• Ensure compliance for Equity targets.
  

• Identify training needs and coordinate skills development programs in line with company objectives.
  
• Ensure compliance with the Skills Development Act and maintain accurate training records.
  
• Submission of Annual training Plan.
  
• Application for funding with merSETA.
  
• Ensure all Mandatory Training is updated.
  

• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures and employee records.
  
• Prepare HR reports and analytics for management decision-making.
  
• Ensure annual medicals are updated.
  
• Co-ordinate catering for meeting requirements i.e.: customers Visits/International.
  
• Processing all IOD claims via RMA.
  
• Ensure Leave forms, staff overtime is authorized before forwarding to finance department at month end.
  

• Issue and control Personal protective wear.
  
• Liaise with sub-contractors/ service providers - hygiene, security, garden services, pest control, waste service and workmen’s compensation.
  
• Prepare fire drills and communicate outcomes and recommendations to safety.
  
• Check irregularities from Security OB and action where required.
  
• Investigate all incidents and report thereof.
  
• Identify unsafe acts, conditions and hazards, investigate root causes and identify corrective and preventative actions and report to management.
  
• Complete H & Safety files for Site Work.