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People Officer - Distribution (JB6187)
People Officer - Distribution (JB6187)
Location: Northriding, Johannesburg
Salary: R40,000 - R50,000 per month (CTC)
Employment Type: Initial 3-Month FTC, with possible conversion to permanent.
If you are an HR professional who thrives on being in the field, working across diverse business environments, and making a real difference to how people and businesses operate, this role is worth a serious look. A direct-selling company with a well-established distributor network across South Africa and select African countries is looking for a People Officer who will take HR compliance from a concept to a lived reality at distributor level.
This is not a desk job. The successful candidate will travel regularly to distributor sites, conduct structured HR compliance audits, identify gaps, and work hands-on with distributors to close them. The role exists at the intersection of HR expertise, relationship management, and legislative knowledge, and it requires someone who can engage credibly at all levels of a business while navigating the practical realities of multi-site, cross-border travel.
What's in it for you
CTC package of R40,000 to R50,000 per month, inclusive of a travel allowance and fleet card for field travel
A role with genuine variety, no two distributor sites are the same
Exposure to cross-border operations across southern and east Africa
The opportunity to build and shape HR compliance frameworks from the ground up across a national and regional network
A company culture that is structured but personal, where leadership knows their people by name
Minimum Requirements
Relevant HR-related degree or diploma in Human Resources Management or Labour Law
Minimum of 5 to 8 years experience in a generalist HR role
Demonstrated experience in HR compliance, auditing, or industrial relations
Experience working across multiple sites or with external stakeholders such as franchisees, distributors, or branches
Sound working knowledge of South African labour legislation including the BCEA, LRA, EEA, National Minimum Wage Act, Skills Development Act, OHSA, and COIDA
Practical experience conducting HR compliance audits
Understanding of CCMA processes and dispute resolution procedures
Valid South African drivers licence and own reliable transport, essential due to extensive travel requirements
Valid passport, essential for international travel requirements
Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including multi-day trips at short notice
Proficiency in MS Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Fluency in one or more African languages is a requirement for this role
Key Responsibilities
Visit distributor sites on a scheduled and ad hoc basis to assess HR practices, policies, and documentation
Engage with distributors and their employees to identify HR pain points, resourcing gaps, and risk areas
Compile findings into clear, actionable HR needs assessments for each distributor
Design, build, and maintain standardised HR audit checklists covering all key legislative areas including recruitment, contracts, leave, remuneration, employment equity, skills development, health and safety, and termination processes
Keep checklists current whenever legislation, sectoral determinations, or bargaining council agreements change
Conduct on-site HR compliance audits and produce written reports that rate compliance status and rank gaps by risk level
Develop practical, time-bound corrective action plans with distributors and provide hands-on guidance and templates to support implementation
Conduct follow-up visits to verify that corrective actions have been implemented and gaps closed
Escalate high-risk or unresolved non-compliance issues to the People Manager with recommended next steps
Deliver on-site training and workshops to distributors on HR compliance obligations
Act as a first point of contact for distributors on day-to-day HR and labour law questions
Support distributors with guidance on disciplinary hearings, incapacity processes, and CCMA-related matters
Maintain an accurate tracker of audits completed, gaps identified, and remediation status across the distributor network
Report audit outcomes, trends, and risk areas to the People Manager on a regular basis
Recommend improvements to audit tools, training materials, and distributor HR support based on audit trends
Keywords
HR Compliance, People Officer, HR Audit, Labour Law, BCEA, LRA, EEA, CCMA, Industrial Relations, HR Generalist, Distributor Support, HR Compliance Audit, Multi-site HR, Employment Equity, Skills Development, COIDA, OHSA, National Minimum Wage, Northriding, Johannesburg, Fixed Term Contract, African Languages, Field HR, Direct Selling, Distribution HR
Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point. This will be requested later.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcome, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment with the client.
Offer clarity: The Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.
Location: Northriding, Johannesburg
Salary: R40,000 - R50,000 per month (CTC)
Employment Type: Initial 3-Month FTC, with possible conversion to permanent.
If you are an HR professional who thrives on being in the field, working across diverse business environments, and making a real difference to how people and businesses operate, this role is worth a serious look. A direct-selling company with a well-established distributor network across South Africa and select African countries is looking for a People Officer who will take HR compliance from a concept to a lived reality at distributor level.
This is not a desk job. The successful candidate will travel regularly to distributor sites, conduct structured HR compliance audits, identify gaps, and work hands-on with distributors to close them. The role exists at the intersection of HR expertise, relationship management, and legislative knowledge, and it requires someone who can engage credibly at all levels of a business while navigating the practical realities of multi-site, cross-border travel.
What's in it for you
CTC package of R40,000 to R50,000 per month, inclusive of a travel allowance and fleet card for field travel
A role with genuine variety, no two distributor sites are the same
Exposure to cross-border operations across southern and east Africa
The opportunity to build and shape HR compliance frameworks from the ground up across a national and regional network
A company culture that is structured but personal, where leadership knows their people by name
Minimum Requirements
Relevant HR-related degree or diploma in Human Resources Management or Labour Law
Minimum of 5 to 8 years experience in a generalist HR role
Demonstrated experience in HR compliance, auditing, or industrial relations
Experience working across multiple sites or with external stakeholders such as franchisees, distributors, or branches
Sound working knowledge of South African labour legislation including the BCEA, LRA, EEA, National Minimum Wage Act, Skills Development Act, OHSA, and COIDA
Practical experience conducting HR compliance audits
Understanding of CCMA processes and dispute resolution procedures
Valid South African drivers licence and own reliable transport, essential due to extensive travel requirements
Valid passport, essential for international travel requirements
Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including multi-day trips at short notice
Proficiency in MS Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Fluency in one or more African languages is a requirement for this role
Key Responsibilities
Visit distributor sites on a scheduled and ad hoc basis to assess HR practices, policies, and documentation
Engage with distributors and their employees to identify HR pain points, resourcing gaps, and risk areas
Compile findings into clear, actionable HR needs assessments for each distributor
Design, build, and maintain standardised HR audit checklists covering all key legislative areas including recruitment, contracts, leave, remuneration, employment equity, skills development, health and safety, and termination processes
Keep checklists current whenever legislation, sectoral determinations, or bargaining council agreements change
Conduct on-site HR compliance audits and produce written reports that rate compliance status and rank gaps by risk level
Develop practical, time-bound corrective action plans with distributors and provide hands-on guidance and templates to support implementation
Conduct follow-up visits to verify that corrective actions have been implemented and gaps closed
Escalate high-risk or unresolved non-compliance issues to the People Manager with recommended next steps
Deliver on-site training and workshops to distributors on HR compliance obligations
Act as a first point of contact for distributors on day-to-day HR and labour law questions
Support distributors with guidance on disciplinary hearings, incapacity processes, and CCMA-related matters
Maintain an accurate tracker of audits completed, gaps identified, and remediation status across the distributor network
Report audit outcomes, trends, and risk areas to the People Manager on a regular basis
Recommend improvements to audit tools, training materials, and distributor HR support based on audit trends
Keywords
HR Compliance, People Officer, HR Audit, Labour Law, BCEA, LRA, EEA, CCMA, Industrial Relations, HR Generalist, Distributor Support, HR Compliance Audit, Multi-site HR, Employment Equity, Skills Development, COIDA, OHSA, National Minimum Wage, Northriding, Johannesburg, Fixed Term Contract, African Languages, Field HR, Direct Selling, Distribution HR
Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point. This will be requested later.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcome, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment with the client.
Offer clarity: The Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.