Industry: Import/ Export of seafood 
Location: Paarden Eiland, Western Cape 
Salary: Market related 
Contract type: Permanent (with a 6-month probation)

Working hours: 08h00 – 17h00 (hours may fluctuate, weekends and overtime as per

operational requirements).

EE status: EE candidates preferred in terms of Employment Equity policy

Job Purpose

Ensure effective running of the HR department by fulfilling daily HR functions and responsibilities.

Experience / Skills

• 10 years relevant HR experience (at least 5 years at management level)

• CCMA experience (Conciliation and Arbitration)

• Experience with unions and negotiations (advantageous)

• Extensive knowledge of BCEA and LRA

• Sage Payroll and Timekeeping (advantageous)

• Intermediate Excel skills (minimum)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year academic qualification in Human Resources or similar field

• Registered facilitator / assessor (advantageous)

Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Able to effectively communicate with staff at all levels

• Ability to conduct research and analyze data

• Honesty, integrity and reliability

• Strong attention to detail

• Problem-solving skills

• Critical thinking capabilities

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making

• Apply urgency in work done; results-oriented

• Self-motivated with ability to work with little supervision

• Strong ability to multitask

• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Good time management

• Must have own transport

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Key Responsibilities

• Manage full HR function within the business

• Collate information for 3rd-party payroll processing

• Ensure weekly wages are submitted on time and processed per company policy

• Draw up charges for disciplinary matters and guide line management through the process

• Initiate hearings when needed

• Deal effectively and efficiently with grievances

• General admin duties (staff queries, leave applications, etc.)

• Recruitment: create job specs, advertise roles, liaise with agencies, conduct interviews

• Onboard new staff, complete IT take-on forms, arrange factory tours

• Ensure probation discussions are completed per company policy

• Ensure management conducts performance and learning plan discussions

• Consult, coach and mentor line management on human capital issues

• Manage HR communication and announcements

• Compile monthly HR reports for Directors

• Conduct EE meetings and manage EE processes and reporting

• Create, update and implement company policies and procedures

• Create and maintain job descriptions

• Arrange and coordinate training; source providers; make bookings; maintain records (registers, certificates)

• Assist with legislated OHS training where necessary

• Manage learnership programs

• Ensure all information is accurate for SETA submissions (WSP, ATR, WFP)

• Handle BEE, EE, SETA and DOL audits; conduct internal audits

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