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HR / Health and Safety Officer required in Stellenbosch.

Our client a wine estate in Stellenbosch is looking for a HR & Health and Safety Officer.

Job Purpose:

To manage and oversee all Human Resources and Health & Safety functions across the estate, ensuring legal compliance, efficient payroll processing, and effective people management in both agricultural and hospitality environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Human Resources Management

Full HR function across

Wine production (cellar & vineyard)

Events department

Tasting room

À la carte restaurant

Administration & finance team

Guest house and accommodation

Assisting line managers with recruitment and onboarding of staff

Drafting and maintaining employment contracts

Development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of HR company policies and procedures

Handling grievances, disciplinary processes, and dismissals

Advising line managers on labour matters in line with the Labour Relations Act

Maintaining employee records and HR systems

Payroll & Wages Administration

Processing monthly salaries and bi-weekly wages

Managing input from biometric time and attendance system

Verifying hours worked, overtime, leave, and deductions

Ensuring accuracy of:

Pro-rata payments

Overtime calculations

Leave pay

Managing AODs (Acknowledgement of Debt) and payroll deductions

Submitting accurate payroll information timeously

Liaising with finance department and payroll providers

Health & Safety Management

Full responsibility for Occupational Health & Safety compliance

Ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Implementing and maintaining safety policies and procedures

Conducting risk assessments across:

Cellar operations

Events and restaurant

General farm operations

Guest house

Managing safety files and compliance documentation

Coordinating safety training and inductions

Investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions

Ensuring PPE compliance

Industrial Relations (IR)

Managing disciplinary hearings and documentation

Representing the company at the CCMA if required

Ensuring fair and legally compliant processes

Supporting management in handling staff issues

Time & Attendance Management

Managing and maintaining biometric clocking system

Monitoring absenteeism, late coming, and overtime trends

Reporting on labour costs and staff productivity

Minimum Requirements:

Diploma or Degree in Human Resources / Industrial Psychology or similar

3–5 years HR experience (hospitality, agriculture or similar environment advantageous)

Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation

Experience with payroll processing and time & attendance systems

Health & Safety qualification (advantageous)

Key Skills:

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Attention to detail (especially payroll)

Ability to deal with staff across all levels

Conflict resolution and disciplinary handling

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Additional Requirements:

Must be comfortable working in a hands-on farm environment

Ability to work across multiple departments with different needs

Ability to work independently

Own transport

Job Overview

Application Deadline: 22 May 2026

Job Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Job Title: HR / Health and Safety Officer

Education Level: Diploma

Job Level: Intermediate

Minimum Experience: 3 - 5 Years

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Job Details

• Country : South Africa

• City : Stellenbosch, Western Cape

• Contract Type : Full Time Job

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