HR Officer x2 at HWSETA

• The HR Officer/s will be responsible to plan, develop, implement and evaluate staff recruitment, retention, training and development programs, assist in resolving disputes by advising on workplace relations policies and problems, and represent industrial, commercial, union, employer and other parties in negotiations.

Educational requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management/ Industrial Psychology/ Labour Relations.
• Honours will be an added advantage.
• Required work experience:
• 4-6 years’ experience in Human Resource management or other HR related environment.

Key accountabilities:

• Ensure implementation of human resource policies and programs.
• Draft policies, procedures and processes to achieve the HR strategy.
• Provide advice and information to management on employee policies and procedures, staff performance and human resource matters.
• Use of in-house HRIS for reporting and analysis purposes.
• Compile human resource monthly reports.
• Apply compliance knowledge and identify possible risks.
• Ensure compliance with POPI requirements throughout the organisation.
• Develop recruitment policy and processes to ensure best candidates are sourced.
• Consult with managers regarding their staffing requirements.
• Ensure that comprehensive job adverts for vacancies are placed and that applicant responses are managed, including screening, shortlisting and scheduling of interviews.
• Advise management on best job-fit.
• Ensure that employment contracts for new employees are generated, ensuring that all necessary background checks have been conducted.
• Review and maintain the induction process and material for newly appointed employees.
• Develop, implement and review policies and procedures to meet the training strategies and/or initiatives of the organisation.
• Identify and determine the need for training within the organisation by performing needs analysis and through identifying competencies requirements for the organisation.
• Compile and coordinate the training schedule for employees across the organisation and review the effectiveness of training in consultation with the EE/SD committee.
• Consult with employees regarding training opportunities within the organisation and offer career guidance.
• Compile and submit the WSP for the organisation.
• Provide guidance to management and employees to ensure a culture of performance, including workshops and training.
• Ensure accuracy and correctness in PMDP process for the organisation.
• Monitor the probation period of employees across the organisation and prepare letters and reports for employees.
• Assist employees with regards to applicable regulations, legislation and bargaining agreements, and effective ER practices, including disciplinary enquiries, grievances, performance counselling etc.
• Advise management on corrective measures around poor performance.
• Facilitate incentives and annual increases for employees based on performance criteria.
• Inform payroll on employee related salary matters, including garnishes, salary advance, bursary funding etc.
• Review and make input into job profiles to ensure their relevance to divisional requirements.
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Recommend and implement ways of improving and/or optimising people management.
• Implement transformational and diversity processes.
• Coordinate employee wellness initiatives within the organisation, including EAP, career counselling.
• Offer initial intake counselling services, where possible, and ensure effective referral where necessary.
• Provide support to employees in identifying employee wellness matters.

Deadline:19th January,2026