HR Business Partner (Logistics)

This open-cast mine in Gqeberha needs an HR person who knows labour law and the shop floor. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

Home base is an open-cast mine on the Gqeberha side of Eastern Cape.

• Run exit interviews and report turnover each quarter.
• Update HR policies when labour law changes.
• Consult with shop stewards and attend union meetings.
• Compile the Employment Equity report and the Workplace Skills Plan.
• Represent the company at CCMA conciliations and arbitrations.
• Coordinate training and submit SETA grant claims on time.

• At least 3 years as an HR officer or generalist
• A degree or diploma in HR management, labour relations or industrial psychology
• CCMA experience, at least at conciliation
• Solid working knowledge of the LRA, BCEA and EEA
• Confident facilitating hard conversations with managers and unions

• HR system experience such as Sage 300 People or PaySpace
• Experience on a unionised site or in a bargaining council sector
• SABPP registration

• Annual performance bonus
• Medical aid and provident fund contributions
• CPD and SABPP fees paid

• Prepare for a case-study question on dismissing an employee fairly, and walk through procedure and substance.
• Name the bargaining councils or unions you have dealt with, as sector knowledge often decides the shortlist.