Job Description
The role of the Human Resources Officer is to ensure that the required talent is recruited, onboarded, trained and performed at optimal levels to enable line management to achieve their operational goals, whilst ensuring compliance and observance of all legal and statutory requirements.
Key Performance Outputs
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Manage recruitment for seasonal and permanent staff.
- Oversee onboarding, induction, and training of new hires.
Workforce Planning & Productivity
Analyse time & attendance to optimize staffing and costs.Partner with management to achieve productivity targets.Employee Relations
Act as first point of contact for queries and grievances.Facilitate conflict resolution and worker committee meetings.Drive employee engagement and positive work culture.HR Administration
Maintain accurate employee records (contracts, leave, performance).Prepare HR reports for management and audits.
Compliance
Ensure adherence to BCEA, LRA, and OHS Act.Support health & safety initiatives and incident reporting.Payroll Support
Ensure compliance in payroll, benefits, and leave management.Coordinate with payroll systems for accurate salary processing.Learning, Development & Performance
Coordinate training and skills development programs.Support performance management processes.Welfare & Community Engagement
Support employee welfare initiatives (housing, wellness, etc.).Build and maintain positive community relations.Requirements
Education / Qualification
A relevant B-Degree at a recognised and accredited university.Minimum of 3 years HR experience, preferably in the agriculturalRecruitment and selectionRoll out of learning and development initiativesKnowledge of South African labour law is essential - Managing misconduct, incapacity, dispute resolution and related procedures,Payroll activities and proceduresWorking Conditions :
Must be willing to work on-site in a rural or semi-rural setting.May require occasional weekend or after-hours work during peak seasons.Functional / Technical
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Fluent in English; Afrikaans and / or local languages (e.g., isiXhosa, isiZulu) are a strong advantage.High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.Strong administrative and organizational skills.Ability to work independently and under pressure in a rural / farm setting.Computer literacy (MS Office, HR systems).Fair understanding of agricultural production and supply chainLeadership / Behavioural
Excellent communication skills; verbal and written.Excellent planning, organisational skills.Building and maintaining good interpersonal relationships.Detail and results orientated.Ability to act with tact and discretion.Ability to work under pressure with strict timelines.Requirements
Recruitment and selection Roll out of learning and development initiatives Knowledge of South African labour law is essential - Managing misconduct, incapacity, dispute resolution and related procedures, Payroll activities and procedures Working Conditions : Must be willing to work on-site in a rural or semi-rural setting. May require occasional weekend or after-hours work during peak seasons. Functional / Technical Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Fluent in English; Afrikaans and / or local languages (e.g., isiXhosa, isiZulu) are a strong advantage. High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism. Strong administrative and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and under pressure in a rural / farm setting. Computer literacy (MS Office, HR systems). Fair understanding of agricultural production and supply chain Leadership / Behavioural Excellent communication skills; verbal and written. Excellent planning, organisational skills. Building and maintaining good interpersonal relationships. Detail and results orientated. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Ability to work under pressure with strict timelines.