HR Consultant

Overview

Over its 27 years existence our client has built a reputation of “Engineering Mechanical Excellence” establishing long term partnerships and sound business ethics. Their philosophy embraces investing in state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and employing highly skilled craftsman with expertise in various manufacturing procedures. They are a medium to heavy mechanical engineering facility that specializes in manufacturing high quality mechanical parts and equipment.

No. of Vacancies

1

Specific Skills

Knowledge

• Deep knowledge of South African labour laws (e.g. BCEA, LRA, OHSA, EE Act, Skills Development Act)
• Pastel Payroll

Experience

• 5+ years in HR roles, at least 2 years in a heavy industrial or manufacturing setting
• Experience with HRS systems (e.g. SAP, SAGE VIP),
• Experience working with blue-collar and technical workforce challenges (e.g., absenteeism, productivity issues, disciplinary matters).
• Experience in HR Compliance Reporting
• Experience in managing Health & Safety in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in running end to end weekly and monthly payroll
• Experience in drafting and reviewing, employment contracts & disciplinary and grievance procedures

Technical Competencies

• Labour Legislation & Compliance
• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
• Industrial Relations & Disciplinary Management
• Training & Skills Development
• Payroll & Remuneration

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• High emotional intelligence and stakeholder management
• Ability to work in high-pressure, production-driven environments

Responsible For

• The HR Consultant supports the organization in implementing and maintaining best-practice human resource strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with South African labour legislation and operational needs.
• The role focuses on workforce planning, labour relations, employee engagement, training & development, and ensuring compliance within a technical environment.

Recruitment & Staffing

• Collaborate with line managers to identify staffing needs.
• Advertise vacancies through job portals, agencies, or internal platforms.
• Screen CVs, arrange interviews, Candidate feedback
• Prepare offer letter and dummy pay slip
• Prepare employee pack for loading on payroll
• Manage on boarding of new staff member
• Facilitate Technical Onboarding requirements with respective manager
• Manage Vacancy List and communicate start dates to management

HR Compliance & Labour Law Adherence

• Maintain compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), and Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
• Keep accurate employee records and contracts.
• Implement policies and procedures aligned with company and legal standards.
• Maintain compliance with SEIFSA & MIBFA
• Compile SARS EMP201 Reports
• Compile MIBFA Report
• Submit UIF Return
• Monthly retirement submission
• Statutory: COIDA EE and Skills submissions -
• Workman’s compensation, Manage injury reports and claims
• Submit annual EE Reports (EEA2 and EEA4) to the Department of Labour

Health & Safety

• Ensure Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) for Fedatech Engineering.
• Ensure full compliance with the OHSA, Environmental Conservation Act, NEMA, and other applicable regulations.
• Maintain legal registers and ensure that all inspections, audits, and permits are up to date.
• Facilitate and Manage risk management initiatives identified for Fedatech Engineering
• Maintain a robust Health & Safety Management System
• Maintain environmental management plans and drive compliance
• Conduct HSE inductions for all employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Lead investigations into accidents, near misses, and environmental incidents.
• Ensure emergency plans are in place and regularly tested (e.g. fire drills, chemical spills).
• Maintain first aid stations, firefighting equipment, and emergency evacuation maps.
• Manage Health & Safety committee and meetings

Training & Skills Development

• Identify training needs based on production or safety requirements.
• Facilitate renewal of respective certifications (eg. Fork lift licenses, Fire Safety)
• Organize training workshops and trade certification programs.
• Coordinate skills development reporting for SETA (Sector Education and Training Authority).

Industrial Relations

• Handle disciplinary hearings, grievances, and poor performance cases.
• Ensure peaceful labour relations in alignment with bargaining council or MEIBC (if applicable).

Payroll Support & HR Admin

• Manage employee benefits (pension/provident fund).
• Add new employees and do terminations where applicable
• Capture weekly and Monthly overtime hours in payroll
• Run weekly and monthly payroll values
• Print weekly and monthly payslips
• Weekly and monthly payroll updates
• Hand Payslips to respective manager for weekly wages and monthly salaries
• Update leave records
• Hand Out Leave Forms When Needed By Someone
• Manage employee benefits (pension/provident fund).

Manage Time & Attendance

• Download clock-in times
• Follow-up on queries
• Ensure all applicable leave forms are obtained

Organization Design

• Maintain Organization structure according to Operating Model and management requests
• Update JD's where necessary

Performance Management

• Facilitate performance management process

Employee Engagement

• Facilitate employee engagement initiatives

Job Nature

Full Time

Educational Requirements

• National Diploma/Degree in HR Management or Industrial Psychology
• Labour Relations Qualification

Experience Requirements

At least 2

Job Location

Wadeville

Job Level

Intermediate Position

Interested candidates can send their resumes to [email protected] mentioning "Job Title" in the subject line.