HR Manager

Job Purpose: The Group Legal Advisor/HR Manager will be responsible for ensuring the organization adheres to legal standards and regulations while managing HR activities that support the company’s workforce. This role includes providing legal guidance, mitigating risks, and fostering a positive workplace culture through effective HR practices and policies.

Requirements:

• Minimum Education (Essential): Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• Additional Education (Desirable): HR-related degree/diploma
• Minimum Applicable Experience (Years): 5–10 years working experience

Main Duties:

HR Responsibilities:

1. Employee Relations:
   • Provide advice and support on HR issues to employees and management, ensuring alignment with HR practices and organizational culture.
   • Address and resolve employee grievances and conflicts.
2. Industrial Relations:
   • Ensure the company’s disciplinary code and policies comply with all statutory Acts.
   • Advise management on disciplinary procedures and practices.
   • Deal with Bargaining Councils and unions as required.
3. Recruitment and Retention:
   • Oversee the recruitment process, including job postings, interviewing, and hiring.
   • Develop and implement strategies to retain top talent.
4. HR Administrative System:
   • Maintain an effective HR system, including managing employment contracts, reporting, and ensuring smooth operation of all HR processes.
5. Training and Development:
   • Identify training needs, implement suitable programs, and evaluate outcomes.
   • Develop and compile Annual Training Reports (ATR) and Workplace Skills Plans (WSP).
   • Liaise with the FP&M Seta and manage learnership and skills programs, including administration of Seta funding and documentation.
6. Company Policies and Procedures:
   • Ensure all company policies and procedures are up-to-date and compliant with legislation.
7. Employment Equity:
   • Update Employment Equity Plans and Reports.
   • Organize EE committee meetings and submit reports to the Department of Labour.
8. Other HR Tasks:
   • Manage the submission of injuries on duty.
   • Handle Annual Returns to the Compensation Fund.
   • Address CCMA matters as needed.

Legal Responsibilities:

1. Legal Advisory:
   • Provide legal advice and assistance on matters affecting all companies within the group.
   • Draft and review legal opinions and contracts.
2. Compliance:
   • Offer legal advice regarding the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).
   • Attend board meetings at Zwartkloof Private Game Reserve (HOA).
   • Issue and file CIPC documentation.
   • Ensure compliance with the Companies Act.

General Duties:

1. Payroll and Office Management:
   • Oversee the payroll function.
   • Serve as the Office Manager at the head office.
2. Directorship:
   • Act as a Non-Executive Director at Zwartkloof Private Game Reserve.
3. Travel:
   • Travel nationally as required.

Other Requirements:

• Proficient in Afrikaans.
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s license.

Salary: Market Related