HR Practitioner - Durban

Closing Date 2026/09/13

Reference Number RCL260903-1

Company RCL Foods

Job Title HR Practitioner - Durban

Functions Human Resources

Job Type Classification Permanent

Location - Town / City Westville

Location - Province KwaZulu-Natal

Location - Country South Africa

Job Description RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands: Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Selati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which encapsulates our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that matters. Visit our website at: www.rclfoods.com

We are seeking an experienced HR Practitioner to provide comprehensive HR support to our Growth Business Unit based in Westville .

The purpose of the role is to deliver effective, compliant, and value-adding HR services that support operational and strategic business objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management
• Valid Code EB driver’s licence and own vehicle
• 3–5 years’ experience in a generalist HR role at a Practitioner level, supporting sales, marketing, commercial teams.

Duties & Responsibilities Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders by partnering with leaders to align HR solutions to business objectives.
• Provide trusted people-related advice and support.

Employee Relations

• Advise and support line management on disciplinary, grievance, and misconduct processes
• Investigate and manage employee relations cases in line with legislation and company policy
• Represent the organisation at CCMA and Bargaining Council proceedings

Resourcing

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, including approvals, advertising, interviews, and offers
• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies and timely placement of vacancies
• Oversee onboarding and employment terminations

Talent & Performance Management

• Support line managers on performance management and talent review processes
• Facilitate talent reviews, succession planning, and consistency reviews
• Consolidate performance outcomes and support employment equity initiatives

Diversity, Belonging & Inclusion

• Implement and drive the DEIB roadmap by embedding inclusive practices and facilitating diversity and inclusion circles.
• Partner with leaders and employees to support change management initiatives that promote equitable, respectful and high-performance workplace culture.

Employment Equity

• Drive the implementation and monitoring of the Employment Equity plan in line with legislative requirements and business objectives.

Organisational Effectiveness

• Maintain accurate organisational structures on SAP and guide stakeholders on structure changes.
• Drive change management initiatives aligned to business objectives

Training & Development

• Co-ordinate training and development interventions in partnership with the learning team.
• Drive individual development plans for key talent employees

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Manage IOD and minor injury processes and reporting
• Support risk management and statutory compliance requirements

HR Administration

• Ensure accurate capture and integrity of HR data across systems
• Manage exits, audits, and monthly HR reporting
• Provide guidance on HR policies, labour legislation, and employee matters

Reporting & Insights

• Draft reports against target metrics and present to stakeholders
• Ensure data provides valuable insights that support stakeholders in making informed people decisions.
• Provide recommendations to mitigate potential risks and / or support efficiency, culture, best practice.