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HR Manager (Small to Medium Business)

How2Apply Talent Network

Somerset West, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 41 min ago

Full-time Human Resources

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Job Description

Keeping a retail chain region in Somerset West fair, legal and well staffed is the heart of this job. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

This post is in Somerset West (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What you'll actually do

Consult with shop stewards and attend union meetings.
Run onboarding, contracts and probation reviews for new staff.
Represent the company at CCMA conciliations and arbitrations.
Track leave, absenteeism and sick notes and act on patterns.
Compile the Employment Equity report and the Workplace Skills Plan.
Run exit interviews and report turnover each quarter.
Handle grievances with notes, dates and a clear written outcome.

What you need

Good report writing and Excel
A degree or diploma in HR management, labour relations or industrial psychology
At least 3 years as an HR officer or generalist
CCMA experience, at least at conciliation
Confident facilitating hard conversations with managers and unions
Valid driver's licence for multi-site roles

Nice if you have

Experience on a unionised site or in a bargaining council sector
Skills development facilitator (SDF) training
SABPP registration

What you get

Company car or travel allowance for site visits
Medical aid and provident fund contributions
Annual performance bonus

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: proof of SABPP registration, if registered plus certified copy of your ID.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Somerset West.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

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.