Human Resources Officer (Retail Region)

You'll handle the full HR cycle for an open-cast mine in Richards Bay, from hiring to hearings. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

The work is in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Advise line managers on the Labour Relations Act and the BCEA.
• Handle grievances with notes, dates and a clear written outcome.
• Run onboarding, contracts and probation reviews for new staff.
• Compile the Employment Equity report and the Workplace Skills Plan.
• Track leave, absenteeism and sick notes and act on patterns.
• Update HR policies when labour law changes.

• Confident facilitating hard conversations with managers and unions
• CCMA experience, at least at conciliation
• At least 3 years as an HR officer or generalist
• Solid working knowledge of the LRA, BCEA and EEA
• Valid driver's licence for multi-site roles
• Good report writing and Excel

• Skills development facilitator (SDF) training
• SABPP registration

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

• 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.