Human Resources Officer - Metsi Berries

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Officer to join our team. This role plays a key part in supporting our operations by delivering effective HR services and ensuring the successful implementation of HR strategies aligned with our business objectives.

The successful candidate will contribute to employee engagement, workforce development, compliance with labour legislation, and operational HR excellence.

• Maintain accurate employee records on Farm Costing Solutions (FCS) to ensure correct payroll processing.
  
• Verify daily clock-ins and obtain manager sign-off.
  
• Prepare payroll data for processing in SAGE Payroll.
  
• Review payroll outputs and ensure accurate payslip distribution.
  
• Resolve payroll queries and payment discrepancies.
  
• Liaise with Payroll Office to ensure timely salary processing.
  

• Coordinate the recruitment and onboarding process for wage employees.
  
• Prepare employment contracts and ensure all documentation is complete and compliant.
  
• Facilitate employee induction sessions and maintain training records.
  
• Support improvements to the employee induction programme.
  

• Coordinate skills development and training initiatives in collaboration with the OZblu Academy.
  
• Assist with training needs analysis for employees.
  
• Capture and prepare information for Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Employment Equity submissions.
  
• Coordinate Skills Committee and Employment Equity meetings.
  

• Provide guidance to management on labour legislation and HR policies.
  
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
  
• Manage basic disciplinary processes and hearings.
  
• Assist with CCMA documentation and proceedings.
  
• Coordinate union visits and act as the site’s HR liaison.
  

• Assist employees with HR queries relating to policies and procedures.
  
• Coordinate Health and Safety meetings and maintain records.
  
• Support operational HR initiatives and complete ad-hoc HR projects as required
  

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations or a related field
  
• 3–5 years’ experience in a Human Resources role
  

• Knowledge of South African labour legislation including BCEA, LRA, Skills Development and Employment Equity Acts
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  
• Experience with SAGE Payroll and Farm Costing Solutions (FCS) will be advantageous
  

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
  
• Excellent organisational and planning ability
  
• High attention to detail and strong administrative skills
  
• Ability to build professional relationships across all levels
  
• Discretion when handling confidential HR matters