HR Generalist (Manufacturing Plant)

People issues land on your desk first at this logistics group in Bellville, and you'll sort them fairly. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

You'll report in Bellville. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Run onboarding, contracts and probation reviews for new staff.
• Compile the Employment Equity report and the Workplace Skills Plan.
• Chair or initiate disciplinary hearings and write up the outcome.
• Track leave, absenteeism and sick notes and act on patterns.
• Consult with shop stewards and attend union meetings.
• Run exit interviews and report turnover each quarter.
• Update HR policies when labour law changes.

• Confident facilitating hard conversations with managers and unions
• Solid working knowledge of the LRA, BCEA and EEA
• A degree or diploma in HR management, labour relations or industrial psychology
• CCMA experience, at least at conciliation
• Valid driver's licence for multi-site roles

• Skills development facilitator (SDF) training
• 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
• Company car or travel allowance for site visits

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