HR Business Partner

Reference:10819 CM Consultant:Christa Mostert Job Description:

• Lead and manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for operational, technical, artisan, supervisory, and specialist roles
• Partner with line management to understand production requirements, shift structures, and skills needs
• Develop and manage workforce plans aligned to production demands, project timelines, and budget constraints
• Drive recruitment for scarce and critical skills (artisans, technicians, engineers, SHEQ, supervisors)
• Coordinate advertising, sourcing, screening, interviews, assessments, and appointment processes
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, labour brokers, and training institutions
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with MEIBC agreements, Employment Equity, and internal policies
• Oversee onboarding, induction, and probation processes to ensure rapid integration into operations

• Ensure all appointments, contracts, wage structures, and working conditions align with the MEIBC Main Agreement
• Advise management on recruitment-related labour risks, fixed-term contracts, temporary labour, and conversions
• Support discipline, grievance, and performance matters linked to recruitment and placement decisions
• Maintain effective working relationships with shop stewards and union representatives regarding staffing matters

• Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation (LRA, BCEA, EEA, SDA, OHSA)
• Prepare compliant employment contracts, job profiles, and remuneration structures
• Support payroll inputs relating to new hires, allowances, overtime, and shift work
• Maintain accurate HR and recruitment records, metrics, and reporting
• Drive recruitment in line with Employment Equity plans and targets
• Monitor and report on recruitment demographics and compliance
• Support transformation initiatives while ensuring operational effectiveness

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in HR, with strong recruitment and workforce planning exposure in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience recruiting within a Bargaining Council-regulated and unionised environment
• Solid knowledge of South African labour legislation, MEIBC agreements, and EE requirements
• Experience recruiting artisans, technical, and operational roles
• Valid driver’s licence (advantageous)

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