Job Description

HR & Training Officer – Cape Town – Market Related

This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between employee capabilities and strategic organizational goals while ensuring full legislative compliance.
Cape Town, Fish Processing and FMCG Industry, Market Related

About Our Client
The company is a leading fish processing and FMCG business. It operates within the protein industry and includes a shop floor and production environment.

The Role: HR & Training Officer
The HR & Training Officer exists to manage the end-to-end training cycle and ensure the company meets all legislative requirements. The role focuses on skills development, employment equity planning, and coordinating recruitment and performance reviews to align employee capabilities with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize at least 5 years of experience in a similar role within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Conduct skills audits and manage the end-to-end training cycle including enrolment, scheduling, and coordination.
• Manage the annual training budget and maximize grant recovery.
• Compile and submit the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR).
• Assist with the development and monitoring of the Employment Equity (EE) plan and workforce profile analysis.
• Coordinate recruitment, interviews, and performance reviews.
• Maintain accurate records in Sage 300 People.
• Engage with employees at all levels, including those in the shop floor and production environment.

About You

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar HR and training role within FMCG or manufacturing.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in HR Management or Industrial Psychology.
• Deep understanding of the Skills Development Act, Employment Equity Act, BCEA, and LRA.
• Advanced MS Excel proficiency.
• Own reliable transport for commuting between sites.
• Comfortable working within a shop floor and production environment.
• SDF Certification is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Sage 300 People is preferred.
• Prior exposure to the protein industry (meat, fish, dairy, etc.) is beneficial.