Divisional HR Manager

at  Ackermans

An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available for a Divisional Human Resource Manager, within our Operations team. Partnering with three Divisional Sales Managers, the incumbent will be based in Cape Town and support all our Ackermans store teams across the Western Cape.
We are looking for a self-reliant, efficient, and influential individual who will pride themselves in providing a professional HR service to business partners in a SBU in order to maximize their contribution towards the profitability and growth of their business unit.
The successful applicant will need to be able to work in close partnership with their SBU team and with store managers, giving professional and expert advice on a broad range of people issues, so his/her ability to communicate at all levels and to have an effective interpersonal style is an important attribute.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:

Essential:

• Degree/Diploma in Human Resources or Degree in Social Sciences

Preferred:

• Diploma in Labour Law

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Current knowledge of Labour Legislation and EE laws will be beneficial.
• Preference will be given to candidates who also have a practical grasp of the retail industry.
• Strong business and retail understanding.
• Best Practice in recruitment process.
• Dismissal and Labour Commission procedures.
• Change management at store and divisional level.
• Performance management at store level.
• Coordination of training interventions.
• Succession monitoring and coordination.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Resilience
• Analytical skills
• Sound Judgement
• Communication
• Deadline driven
• Time management
• Prioritising
• Integrity