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County Fair, a Division of Astral Operations Limited has this opportunity primarily based in Epping.

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for the operational management and delivery of all HR activities within the business unit. The role ensures that HR policies, procedures, and labour practices are consistently applied across multiple sites, supporting operational continuity, legal compliance, and sound labour relations. The position requires a strong, visible HR presence in the operations, with hands‑on involvement in employee relations, workforce administration, and people management support to line management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Industrial Psychology, or related field
• 8–10 years’ HR experience, with at least 4–5 years in an operational HR management role
• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, agriculture, or processing environments
• Experience managing large workforces and TES arrangements
• Own vehicle with a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively between sites as required
• Strong operational HR generalist capability
• Solid employee relations and disciplinary process expertise
• Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation
• Ability to operate effectively in a unionised, labour‑intensive environment
• High attention to detail and administrative discipline
• Strong problem‑solving and conflict management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple sites
• Ability to work extended hours during peak production or employee relations periods
• Microsoft Office Suite advanced (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook & MS PowerPoint)
• Good knowledge and experience using payroll, recruitment and HR digital platforms

• Manage and coordinate all HR activities across the business unit, ensuring effective day‑to‑day HR service delivery.
• Implement corporate HR policies, procedures, and systems at site level.
• Provide practical HR support to line managers in managing employees across operational and agricultural environments.
• Ensure HR processes support production, farming, and commercial operational requirements.

• Manage employee relations across all sites, including disciplinary processes, grievances, incapacity cases, and misconduct investigations.
• Chair and oversee disciplinary hearings where required.
• Support and guide line management in applying disciplinary and grievance procedures correctly and consistently.
• Work closely with the Regional ER Manager on complex cases, industrial action, and CCMA matters.
• Maintain sound relationships with trade unions and employee representatives at operational level.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable South African labour legislation, including BCEA, LRA, EEA, OHSA, UIF, COIDA, and sectoral determinations.
• Ensure accurate HR records, employee files, contracts, and policy acknowledgments are maintained.
• Manage HR‑related audits and inspections at site level.
• Monitor and manage compliance risks associated with TES employees.

• Coordinate recruitment and selection processes for permanent and TES employees in line with operational needs.
• Ensure proper onboarding and induction of employees across sites.
• Manage headcount, vacancies, and labour utilisation in collaboration with operations and finance.
• Oversee relationships and service levels with TES providers.

• Implement and manage performance management processes at operational level.
• Support managers in addressing poor performance and conducting performance reviews.
• Identify training and development needs and facilitate skills development initiatives.
• Support implementation of learnerships, internships, and skills programmes relevant to the operation.

• Oversee payroll input, employee movements, and changes to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Manage employee benefits administration in conjunction with the Benefits Administrator and Finance.
• Ensure effective management of leave, attendance, and time‑keeping systems.
• Monitor labour costs and overtime in collaboration with line management.

• Coordinate Employment Equity implementation and reporting for the business unit.
• Support transformation initiatives and ensure fair employment practices.
• Prepare and submit HR reports, including headcount, turnover, absenteeism, and disciplinary statistics.

• Manage and supervise the HR team (HR Officer Commercial, HR Officer Agriculture, Benefits Administrator, HR Administrator, HR Interns & Temporary HR Support staff, ensuring effective allocation of work and service delivery.
• Coach and develop HR Officers and interns to build operational HR capability.
• Ensure HR staff maintain a consistent and professional presence across sites.

• Maintain regular on‑site engagement across all operational locations.
• Build strong working relationships with operational managers, supervisors, unions, and service providers.
• Provide practical HR support during operational changes, peak periods, and labour‑intensive cycles.

Cape Town

Epping II

Published Date: 04 February 2026

Closing Date: 18 February 2026