Introduction

Grain Field Chickens, a subsidiary of VKB Agriculture (PTY)Ltd, is a dynamic role player in the integrated broiler industry with an abattoir in Reitz in the North Eastern Free State. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.

JOB FUNCTION

The Human Resources TVET Graduate/ Intern position will develop core skills in the areas outlined below by undertaking the required on-the-job training, by assisting various HR Team Members with different HR-related related tasks to obtain valuable on-the-job experience. 

Requirements

• TVET College N4–N6 National N-Diploma in Human Resource Management (NQF5 Equivalent).
• Must be unemployed and require practical experience (Work Integrated Learning/ WIL) or in-service training internship, to complete qualification (NQF6 Diploma).
• Must NOT have benefitted from an internship or Learnership program before.
• Must be joining an Internship/ Graduate Program for the first time.
• Computer Literate in MS office package is essential.
• A willingness to work overtime including weekends, when required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Please note the tasks outlined below will be performed under the guidance and supervision of the applicable trainer, until such a time the candidate is signed off as fully competent in all areas:

Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Recruitment and Skills Development/ Training

• Provide administrative support to all Departments within GFC.
• Advise and provide support to all Stakeholders in terms of Industrial and Labour Legislation - ensuring effective service delivery.
• Provide effective and efficient IR advice, support & administration within set guidelines and deadlines.
• Ensure strict adherence to the LRA, BCEA and organizational standards, policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all stakeholders and customers are well informed at all times and establish a free flow of information.
• Ensure timeous & accurate actioning of employee time & attendance.
• Ensure strict compliance with all relevant standards of documentation.
• Ensure departmental directives adhered to in the execution of all tasks.
• Work with electronic documents, shift and attendance registers.
• Data entry/ Capturing of high volumes of data.
• Handling administrative and HR-related queries.
• Manage own workload identifying improvements and issues.
• Skills Development & Training.
• Compiling Monthly Reports.
• Recruitment/ Talent Sourcing & Selection.
• BBBEE-related administration.
• Respond to general HR queries and escalate issues of concern to Management.
• Provide quality resource and support to the manufacturing teams.
• Provide information and analysis of data as directed/ required.
• Communication with employees and management.
• Any other duties as may be required by management.
  

Skills Required

• High level of computer literacy and the ability to learn how to use HR and other relevant Company Systems.
• In-depth knowledge of South African Labor Law and HR best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Able to work appropriately with confidential and sensitive information.
• Analytical and meticulous attention to detail.
• Thorough approach to work.
• Excellent organisational skills including ability to manage time and prioritise effectively.
• Able to work independently, as well as a team player.
• Able to set and achieve deadlines and give regular updates on progress.
• Approachable, helpful and enjoys working with people.
• Able to engage and work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to adapt and innovate quickly.
• Able to take ownership of area of responsibility.
• Able to always maintain strict confidentiality.

 Other information

• The company can expire jobs at any time at our own discretion. Should you not have received a response within 4 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
• VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment.
• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.