Human Capital Practitioner at National Agricultural Marketing Council

Job Description

• The National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) is a statutory body established in terms of the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, 1996. The NAMC provides strategic advice to the Minister of Agriculture on the marketing of agricultural products and plays a critical role in supporting the agricultural sector through sound governance and financial stewardship. 
• The NAMC is seeking a Human Capital Practitioner who will provide comprehensive HR support across the full spectrum of people management functions. The role focuses on Recruitment and Selection, Remuneration and Payroll Administration, Training and Development, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, HR Policy Development, and Employee Relations.
• The incumbent will play a strategic and operational role in ensuring that NAMC’s human capital practices are compliant, effective, and aligned to organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and implement recruitment and selection processes to attract and retain suitable talent.
• Administer remuneration, payroll, and benefits in line with policy, grading systems, and statutory requirements.
• Develop and implement Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) and Annual Training Reports (ATR), and drive learning and development initiatives.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management processes.
• Facilitate and monitor the performance management system to ensure fairness and accountability.
• Research, draft, and review HR policies to align with legislation and best practices.
• Advise and support managers and employees on employee relations, conflict management, and disciplinary processes.
• Prepare and present HR reports to management, Exco, and relevant committees.

Key Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA, SDA, OHSA, POPIA).
• Demonstrated experience in payroll administration and remuneration frameworks (e.g., Paterson Grading System).
• Proficiency in HR and payroll systems (Sage 300).
• Excellent communication, consultation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Strong planning, organisational, and project management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, NQF Level 7, in Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in a human capital role covering the above key focus areas.
• Experience working within a structured HR framework, preferably in the public sector or regulatory environment.
• Knowledge and application of the Paterson Grading System will be an advantage.
• Professional HR registration (SABPP / IPM) will be an added advantage.