We are looking for an experienced and dynamic HR Business Partner to join our team at our Ottery branch in Cape Town. This strategic role will provide comprehensive human resource support to leadership and staff, ensuring alignment between business objectives and people practices.
The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to management, delivering expert guidance on a broad range of HR functions while promoting a positive and high-performance workplace culture!
Job Responsibilities:
- Consulting line management on all matters related to Employee productivity
- Providing daily HR guidance and steer – as per the HR Standards & corresponding policies
- Analyzing trends and metrics with specialists in the HR team
- Working closely with the HR team to distill learnings and advocate for change
- Monitoring and reporting on workforce and succession planning
- Evaluating training programmes to maximize ROI
- Entrenching Group programmes to anchor HR strategic pillars.
- Implement recruitment strategies to attract and retain qualified candidates and ensure optimal productivity within the site, budget, quality, and communicated timelines.
- Conduct job analyses, prepare job descriptions, and manage job postings.
- Onboard, induct, and orientate all new employees into the company culture, policies and procedures, safety, and overall job requirements as per the onboarding standard.
- Promote a positive workplace culture and foster strong employee relations.
- Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns, inclusive of pay queries.
- Counsel employees where appropriate and serve as an information clearinghouse to external services.
- Advise line managers on labour matters and law, assist at disciplinary enquiries, and monitor and advise on employee productivity indicators.
- Address employee grievances, mediate conflicts, and facilitate resolution.
- Implement employee engagement initiatives and programs.
- Drive employee wellness initiatives.
- Ensure appropriate OHSA appointments in line with legislation and GAR6 agreements.
- Ensure appropriate handling of all Workplace injuries and related administration.
- Coordinate the performance appraisal process and guide managers.
- Monitor employee performance and assist in developing performance improvement plans.
- Provide feedback and coaching to employees and managers.
- Assess training needs and give input into the Learning and Development budget.
- Coordinate and deliver training sessions on various topics.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make improvements as needed.
- Facilitate effective assessment of development candidates and competency mapping.
- Develop and manage contracts linked to learning and development initiatives, such as pipelines, training agreements, and, PDPs, ensuring that the contractual and development milestones are met.
- Comply with statutory requirements for compliance and reporting, inter alia Workplace Skills, ATR, Employment Equity, MEIBC, BCEA.
- Give input into HR policies and procedures.
- Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
- Manage assigned HR systems and databases, ensuring that all discipline and training records are captured timeously.
- Maintain employee records, files, and HR-related Administration.
- Prepare HR reports and analyse HR metrics as required.
What you need to Succeed:
- Minimum undergraduate tertiary qualification in HR.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar HR role in a manufacturing environment.
- Accreditation with SABPP or other South African HR professional body an advantage.
- Sound knowledge of Human Capital Legislation, with preference to PIMCA.
- Sound knowledge of HR Practice, Policy and Procedure
- Well-developed leadership and junior management skills
- Strong relationship-building and conflict-management skills
- Excellent organizational skills.
How to Apply:
Send your CV, cover letter, and qualifications to recruitment@bowler.co.za by Friday 29 August 2025.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person