HR Manager

SUMMARY:
PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• HR plays a pivotal role in supporting the company by addressing workforce challenges unique to the transport and logistics industry, such as high turnover, regulatory compliance, and operational agility.
• Through strategic people management practices, HR drives efficiency and adaptability across the organisation.
• HR acts as a key liaison between employees and the company, fostering strong communication, trust, and engagement.
• The HR function also leads organisational change management initiatives, promotes talent retention, and implements innovative workforce solutions to maintain a competitive advantage.
• Focusing on company’s most valuable asset—its employees—HR ensures that staff are engaged, supported, and equipped with the necessary tools, training, and resources to perform their roles effectively and safely.
• Additionally, HR maintains a positive workplace culture and supports compliance with labour regulations, fostering an inclusive, ethical, and growth-oriented environment.

POSITION INFO:
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPA’S)

1. Administration
2. Talent Acquisition and Staffing
3. Onboarding and Employee Integration
4. Training and Development
5. Employee Wellbeing
6. Compensation and Benefits
7. Legal Compliance
8. Employee Engagement and Corporate Culture
9. HR Budget Management
10. Workplace Safety and Compliance

• Recruit, retain, and successfully integrate high-performing employees, fostering engagement, alignment with organisational goals, and promoting diversity and inclusive practices.
• Conduct comprehensive annual performance reviews, facilitate regular employee feedback sessions (quarterly, bi-annually), and set development goals.
• Drive skills growth through targeted learning initiatives, continuous career development programs, and support succession planning efforts.
• Maintain an employee turnover rate below industry averages through effective retention strategies and exit interview analysis.
• Promote employee wellness and well-being, with a focus on reducing voluntary turnover and maintaining a controlled attrition rate.
• Ensure conformance to labour and safety requirements through regular audits, training, and continuous monitoring.
• Manage Compensation, Recognition, and Rewards in line with Exco requirements, ensuring market competitiveness and internal equity.

• Matric or equivalent qualification.
• BCom degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' proven experience in an HR management or similar environment, ideally within the transport or logistics sector.
• Ability to develop and implement HR strategies, along with strong leadership skills.
• Excellent active listening, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Competence in building and managing effective interpersonal relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the company.
• Strong knowledge of human resources laws, labour contracts, hiring processes, and standard industry practices, with proven application in a medium-sized enterprise.
• Strong observational skills, effective communication, and the ability to establish rapport with employees.
• Ability to draft and enforce HR policies, rules, and SOPs effectively.
• Strategic thinking, proactive planning capabilities, and strong business acumen.
• Ability to combine strong communication and problem-solving skills to document perspectives and take action.