SUMMARY:
Accountable to formulate partnerships in order to deliver value-added HR advisory services, across the employee value chain, aimed at facilitating growth and profitability achievements of 4Racing. Partner with internal & external stakeholders to support and improve service delivery and facilitate the required change initiatives.
POSITION INFO:
JOB REQUIREMENT:
Accountable to formulate partnerships in order to deliver value-added HR advisory services, across the employee value chain, aimed at facilitating growth and profitability achievements of 4Racing. Partner with internal & external stakeholders to support and improve service delivery and facilitate the required change initiatives. Also responsible for implementing HR policies, systems, processes, development programs, performance management, recognition & reward systems, career development and culture initiatives.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Talent Management
• Implements comprehensive recruitment, selection and placement processes in order to acquire the correct talent and skills required by 4Racing
• Implements effective onboarding and probation management processes for new recruits
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, career pathing and succession planning
• Implements and manage the overall Performance Management System throughout the business area and aligns performance contracts to operational plans and objectives
• Advises and guides line managers in the development of Individual Performance Contracts and Individual Development Plans for all staff
• Facilitates performance counselling sessions to manage poor performance
• Advises and guides managers and employees on training and development plans
• Maintains the training evaluation system to measure the impact and quality of training received
• Compiles and maintains training records to inform accurate reporting
• Drives the implementation of employment equity (EE) in line with the approved EE plan
• Tracks, monitors and manages the recruitment plan to support the achievement of the approved objectives
• Conducts exit interviews and monitors and reports on identified exit trends across the subsidiary.
Liaise with managers & employees on HR related matters
• Translate the business strategy and provides input into the HR and People strategy;
• Identify training needs and create a developmental plans
• Develop and nurture partnerships through human resources to bridge the divide between management and employees;
• Consult regularly with management and provide guidance when appropriate;
• Develop and implement effective staffing, talent management and retention plans.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the human resources department to develop policies, programs, and solutions;
• Analyse data trends and metrics to inform business decisions;
• Mediate and resolve employee relations issues; conduct thorough and objective investigations when necessary
• Find ways to build morale, improve workplace relationships, and boost productivity and retention;
• Ensure HR regulatory compliance with legal requirements pertinent to the day-to-day management of employees
HR Policies and Practices
• Create awareness & educate employees on HR practices, policies, products and services;
• Ensure management and implementation of effective HR policies, systems, processes and interventions;
• Ensure leadership and performance that is aligned with the 4Racing culture and value
• Conducts research and provides input into applicable HR policies, processes and procedures for the subsidiary in line with best practice, legislation and compliance
• Implements and monitors adherence to all HR policies and procedures
• Identifies HR risks, maintains the HR risk register and implements risk mitigation plans for the subsidiary
• Minimises or closes HR audit findings
• Compiles HR reports including legislative and statutory HR reporting
• Maintains accurate employee and training records
Performance Management
• Support company performance targets in line with the performance management system
• Educate management and staff on the system via workshops
• Ensures Job Profiles are in place and updated when required.
HR Compliance and Reports
• Ensure adherence and stay updated on changes in labour laws, regulations, and industry best practices, providing training and recommendations to management as needed.
• Provide EE stats analysis to all Gambling Boards monthly, quarterly, bi-annually and annually
• Provide EE stats reports to Stats SA
• Assist with all annual audit reports
• Provide reports as and when required
Employee Benefits and Administration, Communication, Stakeholder management
• Perform and ensure HR Creditors Payments are processed.
• Maintain ESS System approvals via SAGE
• Support HR initiatives and employee communication
• Assist with general HR administrative duties
• Perform general administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars, minute taking, and organizing HR-related events
• Provide general support to the HRM and Management team
• Assist and resolve queries, concerns, and ensuring timely responses working towards fostering a positive work culture and employee morale.
HR Advisory Services
• Provides authoritative and specialist expertise and advice to internal and external customers
• Maintains effective relationships with all key internal and external customers and service providers by initiating and maintaining regular communication, feedback and support
• Monitors internal and external service level agreements (SLA’s) in order to meet or exceed client expectations and makes recommendations for amendments to SLA’s
• Provides direction and guidance to employees and line managers to ensure correct implementation and maintenance of sound human resource policies and practices
• Advises line managers in the planning and implementation of human resource and manpower planning goals
• Monitors HR risks and makes recommendations and / or adjustments to address identified gaps
• Assists line managers and employees in the development and review of job profiles
• Advises Managers in the development and implementation of outputs / objectives, measures and standards on performance contracts
• Implements, promotes and monitors the successful implementation of the Employee Wellness Programme (EWP)
• Identifies and recommends employee participation on the EWP
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
• Degree /Postgraduate Qualification in HR / Industrial Psychology
• +5 years’ experience in Human Resources
• +2 years’ supervisory experience
• MIE Background check
• Builds and maintains meaningful client and employee relationships.
• Anticipate client needs prior to client contact so that needs can be timeously met and professionally handled.
• Develop and adjust strategic or other long term plans to accommodate changing conditions or circumstances.
• Identify the resources required to meet objectives and set priorities that will contribute to meeting 4Racing objectives.
• Ability to compose and exchange information in a clear and concise way for the type and level of audience
• Ability to use interpersonal skills to inspire/guide individuals towards goal achievement; changing behaviour to accomplish tasks, deal with situations and the people involved
• Seeks and assists clients in clarification of situations, problems, issues and gathering information from various perspectives. Ability to provide information, alternatives, options and recommendations on a continuous basis.
• Pays attention to all aspects of the job, accurately checking processes and tasks. Maintains vigilance over whole tasks/process
• Ability to set high standards of work performance for self, others and the company; being dissatisfied with average performance; imposing standards of excellence on self, rather than having standards imposed by others
• The ability to manage time effectively and efficiently in accordance with work priorities to ensure qualitative outcomes.
• Ability to identify, analyse and solve problems and issues in a timely and effective manner.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
• The ability to execute outputs with exactness and precision thereby eliminating errors
• The inclination to act analytical by applying analytical skills
• The ability to motivate oneself to apply energy to activate processes and follow through
• Ability to work under pressure with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to handle disappointments/failure or stress whilst retaining the motivation to succeed
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:
• Accuracy The ability to execute outputs with exactness and precision thereby eliminating errors
• Self-Motivated - The ability to pursue the achievement of an output/objective by internal locus of control without external motivation
• Work Under Pressure -The ability to maintain work rate according to standards whilst operating under severe time and delivery constraints
• Reliability - The ability to be trusted to do what is expected in terms of work outcome
• Resilience- The ability to process information, negative and positive, and be able to continue work without negative effect
• Self-Starter -The ability to act independently and start processes without any external motivation
It is 4Racing intention to promote equity (race, gender, and disability) through the filling of this post with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.
APPLICATIONS:
If you are interested in applying for this position and have the necessary qualification, experience, knowledge, and skills, please forward your cv including credentials to
Please note that applications are strictly submitted online.
Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received a response within three-weeks of submission.
Closing Date: 11 September 2025
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