Company: RCL Foods
Reference Number: RCL250728-3
Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Closing Date: 7 August 2025
Job Type: Permanent
Department: Human Resources
Purpose of the Role:
To provide effective HR support to the Sunbake business unit/factory by delivering HR services, practices, and procedures that support employee relations, resourcing, talent management, health and safety compliance, organisational design, and employment equity.
Minimum Requirements:
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National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management
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Valid Code EB driver’s license and own vehicle (for site visits)
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3 to 5 years’ experience as an HR Generalist
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Employee Relations:
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Advise line managers on conduct and disciplinary procedures
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Investigate and manage disciplinary and grievance cases
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Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and provide guidance
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Participate in labour consultations
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Coach managers on disciplinary hearings
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Manage employee wellness initiatives and meetings
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Represent company at CCMA and Bargaining Council
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Chair shop steward meetings monthly
Resourcing:
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Manage recruitment permissions and job advertising
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Coordinate interviews and selection process for C Band and below
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Supervise employee orientation
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Manage employee evaluations and terminations
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Ensure job profiles and evaluations are up to date
Talent Management:
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Coach managers on performance and talent review processes
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Facilitate consistency and talent review meetings
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Consolidate performance appraisals
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Drive succession planning
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Monitor and drive employment equity targets
Health and Safety Compliance:
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Manage injury on duty (IOD) cases and reporting
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Assist Risk Officer with monitoring IOD cases
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Maintain employee records and report HR metrics
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Manage compensation, payroll, and compliance
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Coordinate training and development programs
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Enforce HR policies for legal and strategic compliance
Organisational Design:
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Liaise on new position proposals and organisational changes
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Maintain organisational structure on SAP
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Lead change management initiatives
Training Development:
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Compile training matrix and facilitate HR training
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Drive development plans for C Band employees
Employment Equity:
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Generate quarterly reports and lead EE meetings
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Drive staff diversity and compliance with KPI targets
HR Administration:
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Manage onboarding, terminations, and exit interviews
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Maintain HR data integrity in systems
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Provide HR policy advice to management and staff
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Counsel employees on workplace issues
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Prepare employment reports and surveys
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Address discrimination and compliance issues
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Audit files monthly for compliance
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Verify allowances and employee records regularly
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Run and analyze HR reports for monthly dashboards