HR Generalist Commercial - Cape Town (48314)

Job title: HR Generalist Commercial - Cape Town
Job type: Full-time
Emp type:
Salary type: ZAR/month
Location: Paarl
Job published: 03 July 2025
Job ID: 48314

Job Description

KWV a renowned South African brand and industry leader in the production of world-class wines, and other spirits has a permanent vacancy for a HR Generalist: Commercial, based in Paarl, Western Cape.

  • Reporting to: HR Business Partner
  • Department: Human Resources

Purpose:

The incumbent will provide support to the HR Business Partner and offer guidance on all HR-related activities within the Commercial business unit. This role plays a key part in supporting the implementation of strategic HR initiatives that are aligned with the company's culture, financial objectives, and overall business goals. The incumbent is also responsible for ensuring legal and regulatory compliance across all HR processes.

Job Summary:

  • Manage the recruitment process for the roles within the Commercial business unit(departments including Marketing Wine, Marketing Spirits, International Sales, SA Sales and Finance/IT)
  • Appoint staff in accordance with Company staffing policy and business requirements
  • Coordinate the onboarding process for new joiners, including administrative documentation and induction logistics
  • Assist in developing initiatives that ensure employees are committed to the organisation's climate, goals, objectives and values
  • Provide assistance in resolving employee relations issues and address grievances
  • Assist and arrange disciplinary hearings and act as HR representative during hearings
  • Assist with driving effective communication channels at all levels to ensure employees are informed
  • Ensure minute taking and record keeping of HR Related processes
  • Managing HR processes related to payroll
  • HR contact for office based and remote employees, ensuring smooth onboarding, exit processes, engagement, and policy adherence
  • Ensure HR policies are aligned to legislative updates and co-ordinate the updates and reviews of all HR policies and procedures
  • Ensure that the incumbent is aware of and on top of all training and development taking place in the section of the Business
  • Assist the HRBP to ensure the performance management process is implemented and adhered to,
  • employees know what is expected of them and have both personal and organizational goals to work towards.
  • Ensure EAP initiatives for the section is communicated
  • Ensure accurate documentation of all HR related processes for the Business section serviced.
  • Manage the appointment and termination process
  • Provide education to employees and management regarding relevant HR related policies, procedures and compliance
  • Support the administration and compliance of company vehicles and tools of trade for field-based sales employees

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

  • Human Resources or related tertiary qualification
  • 3-5 years HR related experience, preferably in the FMCG sector
  • Driver's License
  • Strong MS Office Skills
  • Basic knowledge of payroll
  • Experience in coordinating HR activities related to company vehicles and remote employees is advantageous.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Self-Starter
  • Able to adapt to fast changing circumstances
  • Excellent communication skills across all levels
  • Problem solving ability
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Attention to detail & ability to prioritize tasks
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Preference will be given to EE candidates
  • Should you not hear from us within one month of the closing date of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.

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