Career Area:

Human Resources

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Who we are:

PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, segment procurement, and the design and manufacture of wear and maintenance components. We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us.

We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth!

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic HR Manager to join our PSLD team. The successful candidate will play a strategic role in shaping and implementing HR initiatives that support our business objectives. This role will provide expert guidance on HR policies and practices while fostering a culture of engagement, development, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership

• Collaborate with management as a trusted strategic advisor, helping identify, prioritize, and implement HR initiatives aligned with the organization’s strategic goals.
• Support business leaders in workforce planning, organizational design, and change management initiatives.

• HR Policy & Program Alignment

• Align and implement HR policies and programs in South Africa that promote employee engagement, retention, and high performance.
• Ensure regional HR practices are consistent, compliant, and contribute to a positive work environment.

• Employee & Labour Relations

• Manage all aspects of employee and Labour relations, ensuring fair, legally compliant, and solutions-oriented outcomes.
• Advise managers on conflict resolution, disciplinary matters, and grievance handling.

• Compliance & Governance

• Drive HR compliance, ensuring adherence to legislation, internal governance standards, and operational best practices.
• Regularly review HR processes to ensure they meet legal requirements and support business effectiveness.
• Support the division with BBBEE, Employment Equity and WSPs legislative requirements.
• Support with POPIA and data privacy governance.
• Payroll Leadership
• Lead the Payroll department, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing.
• Partner with Finance and other stakeholders to optimize payroll operations.

What will put you forward:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in a similar role, in a unionized environment managing multiple level key stakeholder involvement, (local managers, employees, global leaders and union officials, shop stewards)
•  HRMS experience, VIP Premier system.
• Ability to manage complex employee relations.
• Excellent communication skills.

Required Skills & Competencies

Business Acumen

• Ability to apply knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes to support sound decision making in diverse scenarios.

Decision Making & Critical Thinking

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex situations and make well informed decisions.

Influencing

• Skilled in using effective influencing tactics and strategies to impact decisions within and beyond the HR function.

Data Gathering & Reporting

• Proficient in data collection, analysis, and reporting tools to support insights-driven HR practices.

Employee Relations

• Deep understanding of employee rights, HR legislation, and labor relations frameworks, with the ability to handle negotiations and engagements lawfully and effectively.

Additional information:

• Relocation will not be supported
• Onsite, 5 days a week.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions. Caterpillar commits itself to the realization of employment equity goals as envisaged in the South-African Employment Equity Act and policies relating to workplace equality. Caterpillar is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

For more information, visit https://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers/why-caterpillar.html

Caterpillar takes data privacy seriously and is committed to compliance with The Protection of Personal Information Act in South Africa. Candidate CVs are used for the limited purpose of evaluating suitability for this job role and deleted from our database when it is no longer needed for the purpose as soon as it is practicable. For more information on Caterpillar’s privacy practices, please visit our Global Data Privacy Statement.

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NB: The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

How We Support You (Employee Benefits):

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of a variable bonus and additional benefits.

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Posting Dates:

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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