About Bell Equipment

Bell Equipment is a South African company that designs, manufactures, and distributes heavy equipment for the mining, construction, forestry, and agriculture industries globally. It is well known for its Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs).

The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the company.  It is the company’s intention to promote equity (race, gender & disability) through the filling of this post with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for ensuring overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of Human Resources and Employee Relations functions to ensure compliance and optimum efficiency.

DUTIES:

• Establish strong relationships with CSC Managers to coach/provide support on organisational topics
• Enable compliance with labour legislation and HR and related policies and procedures by providing HR expertise, guidance and services to Management and employees
• Develop, implement, and ensure maintenance of compliant HR initiatives and systems
• Report to Management and provide decision-making support through HR metrics
• Develop, implement, and drive transformation initiatives, aligned to the Employment Equity Plan
• Enable BBBEE integration and maximisation through creation of skills development and training initiatives that maximise Return on Investment
• Manage the Employment Equity process (Forum, Meetings, Annual Reporting)
• Oversee Skills Development & associated BBBEE reporting, including provision of information and input into the WSP / ATR submissions
• Manage recruitment and selection procedures
• Oversee onboarding and induction processes
• Oversee the effective implementation of skills development programmes
• Manage compliant administration of additions, terminations, transfers, promotions, etc.
• Give input into development, and drive implementation, of employee retention strategies
• Ensure accurate HR recordkeeping is established, maintained, and managed – electronic and hard copy
• Plan and drive organisational transformation and support change management initiatives
• Manage & execute (where applicable) disciplinary and grievance matters, ensuring confidentiality and alignment with best practice, and company policy and procedure
• Give input into development, then implement and support performance management processes
• Plan and manage special programmes, e.g. Employee Wellness etc.
• Assist ER Manager with labour relations issues (BECSA & BEGS).
• Represent the company, handling external dispute management at CCMA / Bargaining Council (BESSA)
• Investigate cases and prepare documentation for presentation of Employers’ case (BESSA)
• Review prospects of success of cases and provide management with advice prior to matter sitting (BESSA)
• Follow-up on arbitration awards and rulings and ensure implementation thereof (BESSA)
• Consolidate Labour Relations report documenting disciplinary matters, suspensions, dismissals, and settlement/awards, conduct root-cause analysis to recommend mitigation actions to Management (BESSA)
• Attend Union meetings e.g. internal disputes, labour unrest, etc. (BESSA)
• Support Section 197 consultations
• Support Section 189A consultations
• Provide HR-related guidance and advice to Management and Employees
• Maintain updated HR policies and procedures database.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Human Resources Management or a Relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum of 5 years of HR generalist experience, preferably within a logistics or service environment (BESSA).
• Knowledge of Labour Legislation, Employment Equity/Transformation, and Collective Bargaining.