Job Description

HR Officer - KwaZulu-Natal

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and experienced HR Officer to join our team in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This role is based at our Phoenix branch and offers a dynamic environment within a labour-intensive, unionised, and operationally driven setting. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting our workforce and ensuring compliance with labour legislation and company policies.

In line with our Employment Equity objectives, preference will be given to candidates from designated groups.

Responsibilities

As an HR Officer, your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employment contracts, probation management, and exit processes.
• Providing HR support and guidance to line management on labour legislation, company policies, and best practices.
• Handling employee relations matters, including disciplinary hearings, grievances, misconduct investigations, and CCMA preparation.
• Overseeing payroll input, time and attendance management, leave administration, and payroll reconciliation processes.
• Conducting monthly headcount reconciliations, workforce audits, and organisational structure reviews.
• Compiling, analysing, and presenting HR metrics and reports, such as headcount, absenteeism, turnover, and labour costs.
• Ensuring compliance with South African labour legislation, including BCEA, LRA, EEA, SDA, COIDA, and Bargaining Council agreements.
• Managing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes, including IOD administration, incident investigations, and return-to-work programmes.
• Identifying operational and compliance risks and implementing corrective actions to improve safety, productivity, and employee retention.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following qualifications and experience requirements:

Education:

• Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 and a relevant HR qualification.
• National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations, or a related field.
• Additional certification or training in Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) and COIDA is advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' HR Generalist experience in a labour-intensive, unionised, and operationally driven environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Solid experience in employee relations, including disciplinary processes, grievances, and CCMA preparation.
• Experience in payroll input, time and attendance management, and leave administration.
• Proficiency in compiling and analysing HR metrics and reports.