If youre a strong HR generalist with a proven track record in manufacturing or similar environments, this role offers the opportunity to shape culture, strengthen compliance, and make a lasting impact on both people and performance.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary package 
  
• Provident Fund Contribution
  
• An opportunity to lead HR in a proudly South African business with deep heritage and a modern, innovative outlook
  
• The scope to shape recruitment and staff development strategies that will directly impact the companys growth
  
• A role where your expertise in compliance, welfare, and people management will be valued and supported
  

The right candidate will have experience / exposure to the following:

HR Strategy & Management

• Act as the in-house HR expert, providing practical and legally sound advice and solutions.
  

• Develop and implement HR strategies that align with the companys long-term objectives.
  

• Promote a positive, inclusive, and performance-driven culture across all levels of the organisation.
  

Employment Equity & Compliance

• Manage the full Employment Equity process including reports, committee meetings, and submissions.
  

• File Employment Equity and Annual Return of Earnings reports with the Department of Labour and maintain Certificates of Compliance.
  

• Ensure HR operations and industrial relations comply with South African labour legislation and industry agreements (e.g., MEIBC, SEIFSA).
  

HR Administration

• Maintain and update organisational structures, organograms, and staff complement lists.
  

• Oversee job descriptions, contracts, and HR policies to ensure accuracy and relevance.
  

• Provide guidance to managers and supervisors on employee leave, disciplinary matters, and day-to-day HR queries.
  

Recruitment & Induction

• Lead recruitment efforts, with a strong focus on building and retaining a capable, driven sales force.
  

• Partner with management to define role requirements and source the right talent.
  

• Prepare job adverts, conduct competency-based interviews, oversee reference checks, and administer offers/contracts.
  

• Facilitate smooth HR inductions for new employees.
  

Training, Development & Staff Welfare

• Design and implement learning programmes for all staff, including financial literacy, debt management (e.g., HP awareness), and responsible personal finance practices.
  

• Develop upskilling initiatives to enable employees to grow with the company and progress in their careers.
  

• Prepare and submit Workplace Skills Plans and Annual Training Reports.
  

• Partner with managers to identify skills gaps and deliver impactful, practical training solutions.
  

Industrial & Labour Relations

• Guide managers and supervisors on handling misconduct and performance management.
  

• Oversee disciplinary hearings, CCMA cases, and retrenchment processes to ensure compliance and fairness.
  

• Maintain constructive relationships with unions, bargaining councils, and external stakeholders.
  

• Support employee engagement and Employee Assistance Programmes.
  

Health & Safety Support

• Maintain H&S documentation and compliance notices.
  

• Coordinate training initiatives (e.g., forklift licences, H&S compliance) and liaise with external service providers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years HR management experience, ideally within manufacturing, FMCG, or sales-driven industries.
• Relevant Bachelors Degree in HR
• Proven track record in recruitment, with experience hiring sales teams.
  
• Strong background in staff welfare and learning & development, with practical experience rolling out training for diverse staff bases.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
  
• Passion for developing people and enabling long-term employee and business growth.
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary package 
• Provident Fund Contribution
• An opportunity to lead HR in a proudly South African business with deep heritage and a modern, innovative outlook
• The scope to shape recruitment and staff development strategies that will directly impact the companys growth
• A role where your expertise in compliance, welfare, and people management will be valued and supported