A unique opportunity to lead HR within a prestigious working wine estate, supporting a diverse workforce across luxury hospitality, vineyard, cellar and farming operations

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the full HR function across the business
• Managing weekly wages, monthly payroll, leave administration and statutory payroll submissions
• Maintaining HR records, employee files, time & attendance systems and HR compliance
• Managing the full recruitment and onboarding process
• Drafting employment contracts, job descriptions and HR documentation
• Advising management on labour legislation, HR policies and best practice
• Managing disciplinary hearings, grievances, poor performance, incapacity processes and CCMA matters
• Ensuring compliance with Employment Equity, Skills Development, UIF, COIDA and all labour legislation
• Driving performance management, remuneration reviews, training and employee development initiatives
• Developing and implementing HR policies, procedures and employee engagement programmes
• Partnering with Heads of Department to support operational objectives, workforce planning and organisational growth
• Leading HR projects that enhance employee experience, compliance and business performance

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or a related field
• Minimum 5 years' Human Resources Management experience within a luxury hospitality environment, preferably a wine estate / wine farm, hotel, lodge or tourism operation
• Proven experience managing the full HR function, including payroll and statutory submissions
• Extensive knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR best practices
• Strong Industrial Relations experience, including disciplinary hearings, incapacity processes, retrenchments and CCMA representation
• Experience using HRIS, payroll and time & attendance systems
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Professional, confidential and solutions-driven with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels
• Passion for developing people and fostering a positive workplace culture
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport