SGB-SMIT POWER MATLA Cape Town looking for a suitably qualified HR Business Partner.  The candidate will be responsible for the following:

  • Be a support / coaching partner to line management and provide HR guidance as needed.
  • Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
  • Support line management and business on optimal structures, workforce planning and succession planning.
  • Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal as needed/required.
  • Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions).
  • Effectively manage and implement HR processes (new hires, exits, etc.)
  • Assists international employees with expatriate assignments and related HR matters.
  • Identifies business training needs and manage execution thereof.
  • Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success.
  • Analyse trends/ metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Relevant Qualification (Degree or Equivalent) in Human Resource Management, with a certified professional accreditation as advantageous.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience, within SEIFSA/MEIBC sector industries.
  • Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including remuneration practices, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and respective laws.
  • Proficient with MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point).
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with superior conflict management, facilitation and mediation skills.
  • Self-motivated, ‘can-do’ and results driven person with great influencing skills.

Core Competencies

  • Ability to understand and apply government Regulations and Acts related to injuries on duty.
  • Experience in the investigation of injuries.
  • Good interpersonal relationship skills.
  • Communication Skills.

Deadline: 16 June 2023

Contact Details:

CV’s accompanied by a covering letter must be submitted to sspm_talent@sgb-smit.group with the job title and applicant’s name in the subject line.  If an applicant does not comply with these instructions the application will be unsuccessful.  Telephone no: +27 21 505-3000.

A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated to attract the right calibre individual.

Psychometric assessments may be one of the methods utilised to determine the successful candidate.

SGB-SMIT POWER MATLA is committed to fair and ethical recruitment practices to achieve sustainable inclusion and diversity without compromising on performance.

Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with.