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Head of Human Resources, Remote Operations Management
Posted 3 days ago
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive HR strategies aligned with the company's business objectives and values.
- Oversee all aspects of human resources, including talent acquisition, onboarding, compensation and benefits, performance management, and employee relations.
- Lead and mentor the HR team, providing guidance and support to ensure effective service delivery across all departments.
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and promote a fair and equitable work environment.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives, fostering a positive and productive company culture.
- Manage talent development programs, including training, succession planning, and career pathing.
- Oversee the administration of compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness and cost-effectiveness.
- Handle complex employee relations issues, conducting investigations and resolving grievances appropriately.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to support organizational design and change management initiatives.
- Analyze HR metrics and trends to provide data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership.
- A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources leadership roles, with demonstrated experience in managing diverse HR functions.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful HR strategies that have positively impacted employee engagement and business performance.
- Comprehensive knowledge of South African labor law and HR best practices.
- Strong understanding of talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and performance management.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field is required. A Master's degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, HRMP) is highly desirable.
- Experience in managing HR operations within the Northern Cape region is a plus.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and other HR technology solutions.
- Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Strategic thinking combined with strong operational execution capabilities.
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Senior HR Partner, PXT ZAF
Posted 19 days ago
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At Amazon, HR Partners (HRP) provide high-judgment HR support to managers across levels at scale, enabling them to become force multipliers for customer impact and positive employee experience. They demonstrate advanced knowledge of HR policies, processes, and tools, acting as trusted consultants to managers and senior leaders. HRPs work backwards from the voice of the manager to deliver personalized experiences and drive large-scale initiatives using technology and simplified processes that match the speed and agility of our business. They operate independently as subject matter experts with deep knowledge of regional programs and policies, collaborating extensively with HR Business Partners, Employee Relations, Legal, and others to provide integrated people solutions.
Key job responsibilities
Sr. HRPs support managers and senior leaders to handle sensitive and often complex employee topics.
The Sr. HRP acts as an influential partner in helping managers and senior leaders with talent and performance management processes, HR policy consultation, and implementation of labor law and organizational changes at the country or regional level.
Thanks to their front-line visibility across businesses, Sr. HR Partners are positioned to spot trends, identify emerging needs, and address them in collaboration with appropriate business and HR stakeholders.
- Performance Management: Support managers through performance management cases including performance improvement plans and assessments. Guide managers in implementing performance processes and tools effectively. Partner with managers to ensure bias-free evaluations and effective coaching approaches across teams. Analyze performance data to identify trends, share insights, and develop solutions for systemic issues. Lead initiatives to enhance performance management practices across multiple teams or countries.
- Employee Relations: Handle complex and nuanced employee relations cases and investigations following established processes and policies. Conduct thorough and impartial investigations, support grievance processes, and lead informal discussions or mediation. Provide guidance to managers on ER matters including policy violations and workplace concerns across countries. Lead end-to-end disciplinary enquiry processes, ensuring procedural integrity and documentation, coordinating with stakeholders to achieve timely resolutions, and maintaining compliance with labor legislation. Manage CCMA cases, including preparing comprehensive case documentation and evidence bundles, representing the organization at conciliation and arbitration proceedings, ensuring compliance with CCMA procedures and timelines, and driving favorable outcomes through strategic case management and effective dispute resolution practices.
- Change Management: Drive implementation of employee programs and lead improvements in manager experience. Partner with HR Business Partners and central teams on complex change initiatives across countries. Use data and insights to advocate for and influence process improvements. Design and execute change management strategies to ensure effective adoption across diverse employee groups. Lead cross-functional initiatives that impact organizational effectiveness and manager capability at scale.
- HR Policy Management: Lead policy development, implementation, and change management initiatives across the organization. Drive compliance alignment with local labor laws, establishing standardized processes, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of policy updates.
- Strategic Partnership and Influence: Handle ambiguous initiatives where problems and solutions may not be clearly defined. Use expertise and judgment to determine appropriate goals, inform decisions, manage stakeholder expectations, and design long-term solutions. Take the lead on local and regional initiatives. Present decisions and recommendations to senior leaders. Write strategic narratives and documents (6-pagers, MBR/QBR documents) and present them to leadership and cross-functional teams. Foster constructive dialogue, harmonize discordant views, and lead resolution of contentious issues to build consensus.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above
- -9+ years of HR specialist, HR generalist (e.g., HR Business Partner or HR Partner), HR manager, or HR program experience
- Knowledge of HR, HR management, organizational development concepts
- Experience working with and influencing senior level stakeholders
- Experience managing multiple projects, prioritizing, planning, and managing time
- Proven knowledge and practical application of Labor Law in South Africa
- Experience managing Employee Relations in South African legal framework
- Experience working in highly matrixed organizations and managing ambiguity
- Proven ability to identify problems and drive appropriate solutions independently
- Business professional fluency in English (both written and communication)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience communicating and presenting to senior leadership
- - Proven track record of accomplishments in dynamic, fast-paced, and customer-driven environments
- - Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and optimize resource utilization
- - Project management expertise with proven track record of influencing through data-driven recommendations
- - Strong coaching and consulting skills with ability to work with and influence multiple stakeholders across functions
- - Experience developing and implementing country-level or regional HR programs or initiatives
- - Demonstrated ability to handle strategic and tactical work simultaneously
- - Experience in process improvement and operational excellence
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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HR Partner (Fix Term Contract), BEXT
Posted 17 days ago
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The HR Partner role in our Builder Experience Team (BeXT) is a 12-month fixed-term contract focusing on the Builder experience.
During this 12-month term, you can expect to do the following in your day-to-day:
- Influence change and foster an environment of inclusion for our Builders
- Problem solving and influencing in diverse populations
- Working in a fast-paced and complex changing environment driven by continuous innovation
- Application of HR fundamentals
- Partnering with leaders at multiple levels of the organization to develop forward looking strategies and goals focused on the Builder experience.
Key job responsibilities
BeXT delivers personalized people support to AWS Builders to amplify the voice of the Builder. In this role, you will collaborate with AWS business leaders and other HR teams to innovate, implement, and deploy HR strategies from talent and performance management, compensation, employee relations and other HR functions. You will also represent the company in CCMA cases, attending conciliation and arbitration hearings, preparing case documentation, and working closely with internal teams to ensure effective resolution. In addition, you will provide support to our Builders and their leaders aligned to an AWS business line or region, calling on HR expertise and empathy. To thrive, you will need a flexible skill set, including the ability to pivot through various scenarios utilizing HR expertise, consulting skills, as well as the ability to connect to the bigger picture while diving deep into the details and collaborate and consult across many teams, levels, and regions.
A day in the life
As a BeXT HR Partner, no two days look the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:
- Consult, coach, and develop leadership through decision making with empathy and sound judgement; collaborating and actioning on talent management processes, people development and performance management, compensation, and employee relations issues.
- Foster and role model an environment of inclusion for all Builders.
- Advocate for Builders' needs through end-to-end experiences that help Builders feel fully engaged in the work they do and valued for who they are.
- Exercise high-judgement, manage through ambiguity and serve as first point of escalation for Builder concerns.
- Support Builder queries and situations with discretion and expertise, navigating Amazon Policies and applying high judgement as necessary.
- Actively promote adoption of technology and self-service.
- Collaborate and influence multiple levels of the organization, ranging from Builders to senior leaders.
- Conduct difficult workplace investigations in collaboration with Builder Relations.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above in Human Resources, Human Resources Management, Labor Relations, Business/Management, Psychology, or a related field
- Extensive human resource generalist experience
- High proficiency in English
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a matrixed organization
- Coaching and consulting skills
- Strong business and HR acumen, including strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking and analysis, experience consulting on complex performance management cases
- Employee Relations/Investigations experience
- Possess conviction and tenacity, and excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Thrives in a high-pressure, ambiguous environment and able to manage multiple simultaneous priorities
- Intellectual curiosity; brings insight to team and business
- Ability to demonstrate high-judgement, empathy, autonomy, and flexibility
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding employee issues in Human Resources
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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Head of Human Resources
Posted 17 days ago
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- Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Oversee talent acquisition, recruitment, and onboarding processes.
- Manage employee relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary procedures.
- Develop and administer competitive compensation and benefits programs.
- Lead organizational development initiatives, including performance management and succession planning.
- Ensure compliance with all labor laws and regulations.
- Foster a positive and inclusive company culture.
- Manage the HR department budget and resources effectively.
- Provide strategic HR guidance and support to senior leadership.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years in a senior HR leadership role.
- Proven experience in all core HR functions, including recruitment, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and HR policy development.
- Strong knowledge of South African labor laws and regulations.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with HRIS systems and payroll processing.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives.
- Must be based in or able to commute to **Polokwane**, **Limpopo**.
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Junior Graphic Designer
Posted 4 days ago
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JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
ABOUT THE JOB
We are looking for a Junior Graphic Designer to join our Product team and support the delivery
of high-quality packaging, promotional and Member-facing creative that strengthens our
brand and drives product appeal.
Great design sits at the heart of how the Product Department brings our products to life
giving Members the tools they need to build successful, profitable and dignified businesses.
You will deliver print-ready artwork and campaign, event and launch creative on time and on
brand while building your core design skills during the fixed-term appointment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Create and prepare packaging, labels and print-ready artwork under guidance
- Execute artwork changes and ensure production compliance
- Develop mock-ups and visual concepts for NPD and relaunches
- Maintain the companies visual identity and brand consistency across all channels
- Apply brand guidelines and flag inconsistencies
- Design campaign, promotion and event creative, including branding, décor and signage
- Design the company catalogue, magazine and printed collateral
- Create Member Portal and app visual assets, and format product and promotional
- content
- Support the design workflow, proofing process and artwork archive
- Adhere to project timelines and file management standards
ABOUT YOU
You are a creative and detail-oriented designer with sound visual identity and layout
fundamentals and a meticulous eye for print-ready, colour-proofing accuracy. You think
creatively, challenge convention and bring fresh ideas, while doing things properly the first time
round.
You are proactive and eager to learn, able to manage your own tasks within a fast-paced
environment and willing to collaborate with NPD, Marketing and Events teams. A natural team
player with clear concept communication and presentation skills, you adapt easily, take
accountability for your work and thrive on delivering on time.
EXPERIENCE
- 12 years graphic design experience (internship, studio or junior agency role)
- Some exposure to packaging and artwork production
- Digital and social asset design
- Willingness to learn and work within established brand systems
KNOWLEDGE
- Working / proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Knowledge of print production, packaging design and final artwork processes
THE HATS YOU MAY WEAR
1. Artwork Producer: Packaging, labels, print-ready files
2. Brand Guardian: Visual identity consistency
3. Campaign & Event Designer: Promotions, events, launches
4. Publication Designer: Catalogue, InTouch, digital collateral
5. Studio Organiser: Files, archives, proofing workflows
WHAT OTHER DETAILS / EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS MAKE OUR EYES LIGHT UP,
YOU ASK?
- Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or related field
- Print-ready and colour-proofing accuracy
- Creativity and innovation, with a willingness to experiment and bring unique insights
- Quality-orientated meticulous, accurate and precise
- Learning agility open to new experiences, solutions and feedback
- Adaptability in a fast-paced environment, comfortable with ambiguity
- Strong team player with clear concept communication and presentation skills
- Proactive, focused and able to follow through to meet tight deadlines
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Job Description
- Matric
- Mechanical fitter qualification
- 5 years or more experience in Pharmaceutical and Manufacturing industry
Equipment Installation and Commissioning
- Install new production and packaging machinery.
- Assemble mechanical components according to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Assist with equipment commissioning, testing, and validation activities.
- Perform scheduled maintenance on production equipment.
- Inspect machinery for wear, alignment issues, leaks, and mechanical defects.
- Replace worn parts such as bearings, seals, belts, gears, and pumps.
- Diagnose mechanical faults and equipment failures.
- Carry out repairs to minimize production downtime.
- Work closely with electrical technicians and engineers during troubleshooting.
- Dismantle, repair, and reassemble machinery.
- Recondition pumps, valves, gearboxes, mixers, conveyors, and compressors.
- Conduct precision alignment and fitting of mechanical components.
- Complete maintenance records, work orders, and inspection reports.
- Follow pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with quality and validation procedures.
- Follow safety procedures and permit-to-work systems.
- Maintain cleanliness standards required in pharmaceutical environments.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ensure equipment is maintained in a way that prevents product contamination.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
- Participate in root-cause analysis of recurring failures.
- Suggest modifications to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.
- Mixing vessels and reactors
- Pumps and piping systems
- HVAC systems
- Compressors and vacuum systems
- Packaging machines
- Conveyors
- Water treatment and purification systems
- Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Sterilize-in-Place (SIP) systems
- Mechanical fitting and machining skills
- Reading engineering drawings
- Knowledge of pumps, valves, bearings, and hydraulics/pneumatics
- Fault-finding and troubleshooting
- Understanding of GMP and pharmaceutical regulations
- Good documentation and communication skills
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Accountant
Overall KRAs
Deliver Accurate Results - Produce error-free financials through strong controls and reconciliations.
Shine a Light on Financial Performance - Enhance visibility of financial health through timely and insightful reporting.
Maintain Robust Control Environment - Ensures financial integrity, mitigates risk, strengthens compliance, and safeguards business assets-enabling sustainable business performance
Comply with Regulatory Requirements - Ensure adherence to financial and organizational regulations, policies, and audits.
Support Decision-Making - Provide reliable data to guide strategic choices and risk mitigation.
- 1. Position Overview
Qualifications Relevant BCom Degree with Accounting
Experience 3-5 years accounting experience
Experience with general ledger, reconciliations and month-end processes
Experience in manufacturing / retail environment advantageous
Knowledge Accounting principles and financial reporting
ERP / Accounting systems
Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
VAT and statutory compliance requirements
After Hours Support / Standby Yes
Purpose
The Accountant is responsible for supporting the Financial Controller in maintaining the accuracy, integrity and completeness of the company's financial records. The role focuses on general ledger management, reconciliations, financial reporting support and statutory compliance, ensuring that financial information is reliable and produced within required deadlines. The Accountant acts as a key operational support to the Financial Controller, assisting with financial operations, resolving finance-related queries and ensuring finance processes run efficiently. |
- 2. Job Requirements - Functional Duties and Responsibilities
- § Financial Accounting & Control Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded
- § Prepare and process journal entries and supporting documentation
- § Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
- § Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger
- Assist with maintaining strong internal financial controls 2% adjustments required post reporting cycle
- 100% reconciliations completed monthly
- § Month-End and Reporting Support the month-end close process
- § Prepare trial balances and assist with management reporting
- § Perform financial analysis and investigate anomalies where required
- Assist with financial information required by management Month-end reporting delivered within agreed timelines
- § Banking and Payments Prepare bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items
- § Assist with payment preparation and banking administration
- Manage employee credit card reconciliations and related queries Payment preparation completed within agreed payment cycles
- Bank reconciliations completed monthly with no unreconciled items older than 30 days
- § Statutory Compliance Assist with VAT and statutory submission
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HR Assistant
Posted 5 days ago
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- Grade 12 / Matric
- HR certificate or equivalent
- Minimum 23 years HR administrative experience
- Must be fluent in Afrikaans and English
- Knowledge of South African labour legislation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally
HR Administration
- Maintain and update employee records and HR databases
- Assist with filing and management of HR documentation
- Prepare employment contracts, letters, and HR correspondence
- Ensure employee files are accurate and up to date
- Assist with leave administration and attendance records
- Assist with posting job adverts on recruitment platforms
- Screen CVs and schedule interviews
- Conduct reference checks where required
- Coordinate onboarding documentation and induction processes
- Prepare new employee packs and contracts
- Respond to employee HR-related queries
- Assist with disciplinary and grievance administration
- Support employee wellness and engagement initiatives
- Assist with organising training and HR events
- Assist with payroll input and timesheet administration
- Support HR compliance and labour legislation processes
- Maintain confidentiality of employee information
- Assist with EE, WSP, and HR reporting where applicable
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Junior IT Technician
Posted 2 days ago
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Qualifications
- CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent technical knowledge and practical experience.
- CompTIA Network+ certification or equivalent networking knowledge and experience.
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Office 365.
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Server Administration.
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Office 365.
- Sophos XG Firewall Engineer certification or equivalent experience in firewall administration and support.
- Proven experience providing first- and second-line desktop support.
- Experience performing IMAC (Install, Move, Add, and Change) activities for end-user devices and IT equipment.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including first- and second-line support and troubleshooting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office application support and user assistance.
- Sound understanding of Microsoft Exchange and Windows Server environments.
- Experience providing first- and second-line support for business applications and software systems.
- Ability to configure, troubleshoot, administer, and maintain Microsoft Outlook.
- Knowledge of network troubleshooting principles, including TCP/IP, DHCP, and DNS.
- Experience with network cabling, patching, and connectivity troubleshooting.
- Competency in supporting Android and iPhone mobile devices.
- Experience with printer installation, management, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to support and maintain audio-visual equipment, including projectors and teleconferencing systems.
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Job Description
Monitor and control the production demand for raw material, packing material and finished goods by aligning with the production plan and coordinating with purchase, production, etc. to support manufacturing effectively and ensure compliance to cGMP and safety.
Educational qualifications:
Matric/Grade 12, Forklift/Reach Truck Drivers License and/ or Stock and Stores Diploma (Advantageous)
Relevant experience:
2-3 years experience in a stores/supply chain/logistics environment
Training on current GMP
Training on (SHE) Safety Health and Environment
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