Vacancies at Smollan

As a People Partner, you will be responsible for: 

Capacity Planning and Employment 

• Review Recruitment Procedures and provide feedback for improvement  
• Analyse and determine Capacity requirements  
• Facilitate recruitment of all positions at Head Office according to Central HR Policy and standards 
• Monitor placement times  
• Monitor quality of recruits 

Leadership 

• Monitor performance and take appropriate action  
• Motivate, mentor and coach 
• Set objective and time frames and agree on delivery  
• Provide regular feedback  
• Create an environment conducive to development and learning 

Management of Employee Relations 

• Ensure knowledge of and adherence to ER Procedures, Policies and Legislation • 
• Facilitate and involvement in into ER and Performance Matters  
• Ensure consistency of standards in the application of ER matters  
• Facilitate Company Climate Surveys 

Ensure Employment Contracts Compliance to Legal Requirements across the Group 

• Facilitate and ensure satisfactory conflict resolution  
• Ensure effective communication processed in all directions  
• Facilitate a healthy working environment  
• Represent the business at the CCMA 

Management of Projects to Achieve Standardization Across the Business 

• Effective planning and execution of projects  
• Monitor, control and provide feedback on progress of projects  
• Conduct an effectiveness audit of project implementation  
• Draft relevant policies, procedures, and standards 

Self-Management 

• Follow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintained  
• Demonstrate consistent application of internal procedures  
• Plan and prioritise, demonstrating abilities to manage competing demands 

REQUIREMENTS

What are we looking for? 

To qualify for this role, you should  

• Have 5-6 years' Human Resources experience in retail/FMCG 
• Hold an HR degree/diploma at NQF level 7 
• Have knowledge of BCEA & LRA 
• Have outstanding organizational and time-management skills 
• Possess good leadership skills 
• Have computer literacy - MS office suite 
• Have reporting and analysis skills Have a strong IR background including CCMA experience 

What’s in it for you? 

• A dynamic team culture 
• Competitive benefits package 
• Opportunity to work remotely 

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As a Sale Rep, you will be responsible for:

• Sales and Communication Management
• Customer Service
• Key Manage Technology
• Promotional Activity 
• Achieve POP objectives and Targets 
• Operational Excellence
• Stakeholder engagement

REQUIREMENTS

• 2-3 years’ sales experience in FMCG environment at a managerial/ supervisory level
• Matric (Grade 12)
• Diploma/NQF level 5
• Driver’s license and own reliable car.
• Communication skills (verbal & written)
• Problem-solving
• Analytical skills
• Computer literacy
• Business acumen
• Attention to detail
• Pro-active thinking
• Leadership skills
• Organising skills
• Negotiation skills
• Selling skills
• Decision making skills
• Industrial relations knowledge

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As a People Consultant, you will be responsible for: 

• Effective teamwork and self-management 
• Planning, implementing and managing the overall Talent Acquisition strategy 
• Assisting in performance management and employee evaluation 
• Planning and implementation of training programs within the business unit(s) 
• Effective handling of all poor performance and IR-related matters 
• Effective administration, data management and reporting 
• Effective people management 

REQUIREMENTS

What are we looking for? 

To qualify for this role, you should  

• Have 4-5 years' Human Resources experience in retail/FMCG 
• HR degree/diploma at NQF level 6 or 7 
• Good understanding of labour laws 
• Strong ethical standards 
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills 
• Possess good leadership skills 
• Have creativity and innovation 
• Be a problem-solver 

What’s in it for you? 

• Competitive benefits package 
• Opportunity to work remotely 
• A dynamic team culture 

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As a Sales Consultant, you will be responsible for:

• Administration
• In-store Sales and Marketing
• Customer Satisfaction and Service

REQUIREMENTS

• 2-3 years’ experience in Retail Sales Environment, preferably within the Telecommunications Industry
• Matric
• Sales acumen
• Marketing principle knowledge
• Customer service skills
• Administration skills
• Communication skills (verbal & written)
• Computer literacy – MS office suite

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As a Product Consultant, you will be responsible for:

• Administration
• Shelf Health 
• Implementation of Promotions
• Customer Satisfaction and Service 
• In-store Sales and Marketing
• Drive Sells Out 

REQUIREMENTS

• 2-3 years’ experience in sales
• Matric (Grade 12)
• Diploma
• Sales acumen
• Marketing principle knowledge
• Customer service skills
• Administration skills
• Communication skills (verbal & written)
• Computer literacy – MS office suite

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As a People Partner, you will be responsible for:

Attraction, Selection and Recruitment of People

Attraction & Selection:

• Ensure forecasted staffing requirements are documented and action accordingly (including seasonal demand planning)
• Ensure job profiles are up to date and accurate

Retention:

• Support and guideline in how to motivate and lead people
• Analyse and interpret information to report and present to the Group, Business Unit and Client

Business Partnerships

• Actively build relationships and network with business team and line management (including internal and external stakeholder) to gain a thorough understanding of operational impacts on the business through communicating appropriately and proactively providing solutions to
• address business needs relating to people.
• Create an annual HR plan based on the stated purpose and direction of the business

HR Administration (Including Compliance)

• Ensure effective and compliant HR Administration service is in place
• Analyse and interpret information to report and present to relevant stakeholders
• Identify and manage risk associated with HR processes (e.g., leave liability, benefit administration, etc.)
• Management of Employee Relations and Climate (Including Retention)

Employee relations:

• Advise staff and management on disciplinary hearings, ensure objectivity and fairness in all disciplinary enquiries, consulting with BU Managers and Regional managers with regards to disciplinary needs
• Ensure awareness and implementation of all legislative & compliance issues relating to HR
• Ensure consistency in application of HR and disciplinary processes and procedures
• Analyse and interpret information to report and present to the Group, Business Unit and Client

Climate:

• Facilitate implementation and management of organisational climate surveys
• Ensure action plans are driven within business to address identified development areas
• Ensure exit interviews are conducted throughout the business and conduct exit interviews where applicable (i.e., senior management)
• Management of Talent and Succession Planning

Performance management:

• Ensure the Values Survey is effectively implemented throughout the business in line with annual
• cycles
• Ensure annual increases are in line with performance appraisals

Training and Development:

• Conduct needs/skills analysis and ensure that mandatory training is conducted
• Monitor implementation of training needs as per development action plans
• Provide support to line management in terms of auctioning PDPs

Career Pathing and Succession Planning:

• Update ICR annually and link to Succession Plan
• Assist business to identify and manage talent
• Educate line management on the need for talent management and succession planning within the business
• Facilitation of Diversity, Change and Transformation Processes

Transformation and diversity management:

• Ensure EE plans are in place and targets are met
• Ensure EE committee and Constitution is in place and adhered to

Change Management:

• Ensure CM is applied to new projects and key environmental changes
• Identify, plan, manage and implement ad hoc projects (largely based on client initiatives)

Leadership and Team Management

• Through effective inspirational leadership, facilitate the creation of accountable, full-service teams who understand and strive to meet the needs of all clients.
• Take full responsibility for performance of all direct reports, motivating and managing them in relation to quality standards and agreed benchmarks and objectives, focusing on all aspects of sound people management.

REQUIREMENTS

What are we looking for?

To qualify for this role, you should have

• Diploma or Degree/NQF level 7
• 6-7 years’ experience in a generalist role preferably in a service related or FMCG environment with 1-2 years in a management/leadership position.
• Administration skills
• Project management skills
• Recruitment knowledge & skills
• Planning & prioritization
• Business analysis skills