HR Practitioner

RCL FOODS is a leading South African food manufacturer, home to iconic brands such as Yum Yum, Nola, Ouma, and Selati. Guided by our purpose, “We Grow What Matters,” we are committed to making a meaningful impact through our people and operations.

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.

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 & Reporting

• 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

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