HR Generalist (Manufacturing Plant)

This manufacturing plant in Sandton needs an HR person who knows labour law and the shop floor. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

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

• Chair or initiate disciplinary hearings and write up the outcome.
• Track leave, absenteeism and sick notes and act on patterns.
• Represent the company at CCMA conciliations and arbitrations.
• Handle grievances with notes, dates and a clear written outcome.
• Consult with shop stewards and attend union meetings.
• Run onboarding, contracts and probation reviews for new staff.

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

• SABPP registration
• Experience on a unionised site or in a bargaining council sector

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