HR MANAGER / HR GENERALIST – MANUFACTURING (Permanent)

Job Title: HR MANAGER / HR GENERALIST – MANUFACTURING Start Date: 2026-08-11 - 2026-09-10 Vacancy Type: Permanent CPT001453 Sectors: Human Resources & Recruitment Location: Western Cape , Bellville Salary: (Market related, Negotiable) Brief: HR MANAGER / HR GENERALIST – MANUFACTURING Bellville A well-established manufacturing and joinery business is seeking a hands-on HR Manager / HR Generalist to take responsibility for the full HR function within a predominantly operational and factory-based environment. The successful candidate will be a practical and approachable HR professional who is comfortable spending time on the factory floor, engaging directly with employees, supervisors and management, while maintaining the independence and professionalism required to manage employee and labour relations effectively. Detail: Key Responsibilities: Manage employee relations, including absenteeism, timekeeping, misconduct, grievances, conflict and disciplinary matters. Ensure disciplinary, incapacity and termination processes are handled consistently and in accordance with applicable labour legislation. Manage recruitment and selection, including job descriptions, advertising, screening, interviews, reference checks and onboarding. Implement and manage structured 30-, 60- and 90-day probation reviews. Develop and administer performance management processes, including KPAs, targets, quality and attendance standards. Identify and coordinate training and development requirements across factory, installation and management teams. Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, leave and attendance records, UIF and COIDA documentation and payroll inputs. Ensure HR policies, procedures and documentation remain compliant with applicable legislation. Provide management with regular HR reporting and identify workforce trends, problem areas and recommended interventions. Work closely with production, factory and installation management to understand and address people-related issues affecting operational performance. Manage the company's subcontractor compliance process, including required documentation, safety requirements, site rules, quality standards and performance monitoring. Support a positive, disciplined and productive workplace culture. Minimum Requirements: Diploma or degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations or a related field. 3–7 years' HR experience , preferably in a manufacturing, joinery, construction, engineering, factory, logistics or similar operational environment. Proven experience in employee and labour relations. Practical experience with disciplinary procedures and grievance management. Experience in recruitment and selection, performance management and training and development. Strong working knowledge of the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development legislation, UIF, COIDA, OHS and POPIA . Strong administrative and organisational skills. Excellent communication and conflict-resolution abilities. Proficiency in English; the ability to communicate effectively in Afrikaans will be advantageous. The ideal candidate will be: Firm but fair, with the confidence to deal with difficult situations. Practical, approachable and comfortable working with a blue-collar workforce. Able to build trust with both employees and management while maintaining appropriate independence. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where people issues can directly impact production, quality and client delivery. Solutions-orientated rather than purely policy-driven. Capable of working independently and taking ownership of the HR function. This is a hands-on HR position. The successful candidate will spend significant time on the factory floor and must be comfortable working directly with production employees, supervisors and management. Experience in a manufacturing, joinery, construction, engineering or similar operational environment will be strongly advantageous. Salary: Market-related, dependent on experience. TO APPLY: If you're interested in this opportunity, please: Apply online at https://talentsupport.co.za or Click on the "Apply" button We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. show more... For more information please contact: Francois Theron Apply