Job Summary
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • Gr. 12 (Std. 10) with Mathematics • Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or Labour Law or related field MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE: • 5 Years’ working experience in a unionised Manufacturing Environment after completion of tertiary qualifications (preferred). • Proven experience as an HR practitioner or similar role • Proven experience dealing with IR issues • Previous dealings/exposure to MEIBC preferred SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES • Communication Skills (both verbal and written) in English as a minimum. • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines • Excellent attention to detail in order to analyse data and generate trend reports • Strong numeracy skills • Interpersonal skills (interact with other Departments) • Ability to deal with large amounts of administration and keep accurate records • Ability to work independently with a minimum amount of supervision • Computer literate (minimum of MS Office & MS Excel). • In-depth knowledge of labour law and HR best practices • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities • Problem solving ability • High level of confidentiality and integrity • Recruitment and selection • Training and development • Conflict resolution • Performance management • Employee relations SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: • Implement and manage HR policies and procedures • Handle recruitment and selection processes • Conduct employee onboarding and training programs • Manage employee relations and resolve conflicts • Oversee performance appraisal and management processes • Ensure compliance with labour laws, regulations and MEIBC Agreements • Maintain employee records and HR databases • Provide guidance on HR matters to employees and management • Implement and manage all disciplinary/procedural matters associated with employees Female Applicants encouraged to apply. Applications not meeting minimum requirements will not be considered. Remuneration package depends on the successful applicant’s qualifications & experience. Should you not receive a response to your application, please consider it to be unsuccessful. Please send CV’s to Jill Lodder e-mail: jill@kewfoundries.co.za Cut-off date for applications is the 31st January 2026.About
KEW Foundries has over 100 years experience in the foundry and engineering industry, specialising in a wide range of small to large castings in Grey and SG Iron. The company offers an extensive range of hand-moulded castings with the production of sophisticated castings up to 7 000 kg and mass weight castings up to 7 500 kg. Additionally, KEW Foundries is the only supplier of cast headgear sheave wheels in Africa and can machine head gear sheave wheel assemblies up to 7,1 metre outside diameter. KEW Foundries has its own extensive foundry and engineering capabilities and offers an on-site laboratory, testing facilities, machine shop, design and draughting facilities, so that work can be completed efficiently and effectively. Occupying 60 000 m² of facilities on a 13 hectare (32 acre) property within the city itself, KEW Foundries’ factory site is strategically based on the national grid creating fast and efficient access to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Durban, which ensures fast movement of exports. Operating its own fleet of vehicles also ensures timeous local deliveries. Besides good delivery times, KEW Foundries is well-known for its quality.
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