Job Opportunities

Job Description

Our leading manufacturing client is looking for an experienced Human Resources Officer to join their dynamic HR team.

This is a hands-on generalist role suited to a confident HR professional with strong Industrial Relations experience and a solid understanding of labour legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including advertising, shortlisting, interviews, and onboarding

• Compile and maintain job descriptions and employment contracts

• Coordinate psychometric testing and recruitment documentation

• Advise management and employees on labour legislation, discipline, and grievance procedures

• Manage and monitor all Industrial Relations processes, including CCMA matters where required

• Support training and development initiatives, including skills planning and inductions

• Assist with performance management, incapacity processes, and conflict resolution

• Support employee engagement, wellness, and recognition initiatives

• Assist with payroll, benefits administration, and employee queries where required

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in Human Resources

• Honours Degree in HR or Industrial Psychology (advantageous)

• Minimum 5 years' HR generalist experience

• Minimum 3 years' Industrial Relations experience

• Payroll experience (advantageous)

• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, etc.)

• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills

• Confident, resilient, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Ideal Candidate

You are proactive, organised, and solutions-driven, with the confidence to engage at all levels of the organisation. You thrive in an operational environment and are comfortable balancing compliance with a people-focused approach.