HR Manager

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a HR manager to join our Human Resources department in Johannesburg, South Africa.  

As HR Manager, Southern Africa you will provide a key interface between HR and the designated global client group to embed a strategic approach to Human Resources. Working in partnership with managers and employees to provide professional, customer focused HR advice and solutions that support and build organisational and people capabilities. The role will have a strong talent development focus, helping to design and build on work already done to ensure AHK has a global talent and leadership development approach that is clearly focused on bringing the right talent through at the right time.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed & carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE 

Required Competencies

• Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present clear, well-structured reports and briefs.

• Quality:  ‘Right first time’ approach, completes work to a high standard, continually looking for improvements and strong problem-solvers, high level of attention to detail is key within this role.

• Project management: Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time to successfully meet deadlines.

• Process and systems focused.

• Managing uncertainty: Handles pressure and ambiguity well, exercises good judgement and handles challenges in a mature manner. Flexibility and pragmatism and the ability to deal with ambiguity.

• Critical thinking: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Team Player / Interpersonal: Builds and maintains positive working relationships with their own team and more widely.  Able to work as part of a team as well as independently.

• Stakeholder management: Coaching and mentoring, influencing skills.

• Languages: Fluent English. Portuguese and/or French would be a plus.

Required Work Experience

• Demonstrable track record of progression within a relevant HR function in a complex/matrix structure within the Southern Africa region.

• Demonstrable experience of working in a complex HR function at ‘HRBP / HR Manager’ level or equivalent.

• Demonstrable experience of managing projects and delivering successful outcomes.

• Experience in developing and delivering graduate development and leadership programmes.

• Demonstrable experience of developing innovative approaches to complex problems.

• Demonstrable experience with BBBEE Audits.

• Demonstrable experience as a SDF (Skills Development Facilitator).

Required Qualifications

• Education: National Diploma in HR.

• CIPD Level 5 or 7 Qualification desirable.

• Registered NQF6 SDF Qualification desirable.

Travel / Rotation Requirements 

• Regular travel across Southern Africa to support AHK branch locations.

• Occasional overseas travel.

BENEFITS

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match.

Closing Date:  Friday 2nd August 2024.