Human Resources Site Manager (Logistics) - Staff Solutions
Kariega / Uitenhage
13 hour(s) ago
Permanent
Salary - Market Related
Our client in the logistics industry based in Kariega is seeking an experienced and hands-on Human Resources Site Manager to lead the establishment and management of a newly formed project team. The role involves transitioning employees from a previous contractor in terms of Section 197 of the Labour Relations Act, as well as recruiting additional staff to achieve required staffing levels.
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HR Manager Human Resources Labour Legislation Logistics Section 197JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Assume a key role and active participation in the site leadership team
- Manage the Section 197 transfer process, including employee onboarding, documentation, and consultation in compliance with South African labour legislation
- Establish and implement HR policies, procedures, and systems for the new organisation/project
- Lead end-to-end recruitment for new roles to meet project staffing requirements
- Oversee all HR administration, including contracts, employee records, leave management, and disciplinary processes
- Manage and coordinate payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and legislative compliance
- Ensure compliance with all relevant labour legislation, including BCEA, LRA, EEA, and UIF
- Develop and implement training and skills development initiatives
- Act as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters
- Provide HR guidance and support to management and line supervisors
- Support organisational culture, change management, and team integration
- Develop KPI´s to measure and ensure a motivated, performance-focussed corporate culture
- Report periodically on all HR related topics to regional and national leadership
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
- Ensure personal and site compliance to all procedures and policies of:
- Integrated Management System
- Code of Ethics
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Information Security
- Protection of Personal Information
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related field
- Minimum 5–8 years’ HR generalist experience, with at least 3 years at management level
- Proven experience managing Section 197 transfers
- Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation
- Experience with recruitment, payroll oversight, HR administration, and training coordination
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and communication skillsAbility to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a project-based environmentPayroll system experience (e.g. Sage, VIP, PaySpace, or similar)
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