Human Resources Officer (Retail Region)

This open-cast mine in Bellville needs an HR person who knows labour law and the shop floor. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

This post is Bellville-based, with most of your time spent at an open-cast mine. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Update HR policies when labour law changes.
• Chair or initiate disciplinary hearings and write up the outcome.
• Run exit interviews and report turnover each quarter.
• Consult with shop stewards and attend union meetings.
• Advise line managers on the Labour Relations Act and the BCEA.
• Represent the company at CCMA conciliations and arbitrations.

• A degree or diploma in HR management, labour relations or industrial psychology
• Solid working knowledge of the LRA, BCEA and EEA
• At least 3 years as an HR officer or generalist
• Good report writing and Excel

• SABPP registration
• HR system experience such as Sage 300 People or PaySpace

• Medical aid and provident fund contributions
• Company car or travel allowance for site visits
• CPD and SABPP fees paid
• Annual performance bonus

• Prepare for a case-study question on dismissing an employee fairly, and walk through procedure and substance.
• Quantify your IR work: how many hearings, CCMA cases and outcomes; that is what HR managers check first.