Head Human Resources Manager – Based in Chipinge at Estate

Jul 12, 2024 | Middle Managerial Positions, Open, Senior Managerial & Executive Positions

Applicants who are available immediately to commence are invited to apply.

This role is an urgent request.

The Head of Human Resources currently manages four HR Managers, Payroll Manager and SHEQ Officers and works closely with the senior management team. Our client seeks a person who is very analytical due to the nature of reports required. A skills test in this area shall be conducted on applicants. 

Job Specification: 

  • Drafting and reviewing of human resources policies & procedures and enforcing the same for all farm employees.
  • Ability to source, select, recruit, and retain experienced farm general labour force in accordance with the annual business plan.
  • Develop and implement Human Capital strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall annual business immediate, short, and long-term strategies.
  • Create learning and development programs that support internal staff development in the department.
  • Create development programs for college and graduate trainee interns.
  • Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system and individual service contract management that drives high-performance culture in the organisation.
  • Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, and regulatory changes in HR, talent management, and employment law.
  • Preparation and generation of the departmental capex and operating budget and managing the same.
  • Interprets and applies Labour related legislations complying with all applicable legislations, company standards, policies and procedures, safety and health systems.
  • Support current and future business human capital needs such as the sourcing, selection, recruitment, and retention of human capital.
  • Promotes the presence of constructive industrial relations and employee communication strategy.
  • Coordinates disciplinary and grievances actions ensuring compliance with regulatory stipulations and the company policies and procedures.
  • Oversees the processing and reviewing of time keeping, time utilisation and labour utilisation in liaison with line managers.
  • Maintains a correct and up-to-date Human Resources Information Management System Database (HRIMS).
  • Any other duties as delegated from time to time. 

Candidate Specification:          

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management and or Industrial Psychology or any other related field from a reputable university.
  • A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
  • Membership of a recognized Human resources professional body such as IPMZ.
  • Farm environment experience and knowledge is a strong added advantage
  • Proven post-qualification experience of at least 5 years as a Human Resources
  • Practitioner of which at least three years should have been at head of department or senior management level.
  • Experience with Payroll systems such as Propay is strongly desired.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Knowledge of SHEQ is an added advantage
  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Be part of a team that is passionate about agriculture and making a difference.
  • A salary of 3000 – 4000 USD pm is offered plus accommodation and estate benefits.
  • Willingness to relocate, stay and live on the farm and adapt to the farm life is a prerequisite and absolute need for this role.

Email CV to Mirriam Dzapasi – mirriam@valcol.co.zw and Colin Roberts – colin@valcol.co.zw