We are currently seeking an HR Officer in the Eastern Cape. The successful candidate would need to manage human resources planning, policies, and strategies; employee relations; control reward & retention, report employee information & analytics; handle conflict & community disputes and conduct employee communication. Qualification, Experience and Requirements - Matric Certificate - Tertiary Degree/Diploma in Human Resources or Relevant qualification - A minimum of 5-7 years experience in both HR and Civil Engineering Industry - Valid drivers license Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook - Ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders and site personnel - Excellent Conflict Management skills - Adept in handling Community disputes, queries and conflicts - Proficient in the Xhosa and English languages (both verbal and written) - Ability to deal responsibly with confidential information - Planning, organizing, prioritizing and time management skills Roles and Responsibilities - Effectively manage disputes and conflict between community members, site personnel and community leaders - Understanding community culture and ethics to ensure appropriate conflict management skills are used - Capability to manage CCMA, BIBC and BCCEI disputes and resolutions, including conflict between employees - Ability to build and maintain constructive relationships with management, staff and external communities so as to ensure the smooth facilitation of project completion - Ability to facilitate and chair key meetings between stakeholders, community members and site personnel. - Advising all employees on the interpretation, application and implementation of employment law and policies, procedures and processes. - Facilitate the management and promotion of fair and sound Labour Relations by interpreting and applying the Employment Equity Act; Labour Relations Act; Baic Conditions of Employment Act; Workplace Law; Compensation Occupation Injuries Dispensation (COID) Act; Occupational Health and Safety Act and Bargaining Council (wages, annual leave, climatic conditions) - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labour relations and negotiation and personnel information systems - Ability to work accurately and efficiently with attention to detail while following established procedures. - Assisting with confidential documentation preparation as required Remuneration and Contract - Willing to Relocate - 12 Month Limited Duration Contract - Remuneration- R25 000 R32 000 (Dependant on Experience) - Preference will be given to Designated Group Candidates