Employer: Vine Recruitment Our client a wine estate in Stellenbosch is looking for a HR & Health and Safety Officer.Job PurposeTo manage and oversee all Human Resources and Health & Safety functions across the estate, ensuring legal compliance, efficient payroll processing, and effective people management in both agricultural and hospitality environments. Key Responsibilities Human Resources Management Full HR function across Wine production (cellar & vineyard) Events department Tasting room À la carte restaurant Administration & finance team Guest house and accommodation Assisting line managers with recruitment and onboarding of staff Drafting and maintaining employment contracts Development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of HR company policies and procedures Handling grievances, disciplinary processes, and dismissals Advising line managers on labour matters in line with the Labour Relations Act Maintaining employee records and HR systems Payroll & Wages Administration Processing monthly salaries and bi-weekly wages Managing input from biometric time and attendance system Verifying hours worked, overtime, leave, and deductions Ensuring accuracy of: Pro-rata payments Overtime calculations Leave pay Managing AODs (Acknowledgement of Debt) and payroll deductions Submitting accurate payroll information timeously Liaising with finance department and payroll providers Health & Safety Management Full responsibility for Occupational Health & Safety compliance Ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act Implementing and maintaining safety policies and procedures Conducting risk assessments across: Cellar operations Events and restaurant General farm operations Guest house Managing safety files and compliance documentation Coordinating safety training and inductions Investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions Ensuring PPE compliance Industrial Relations (IR) Managing disciplinary hearings and documentation Representing the company at the CCMA if required Ensuring fair and legally compliant processes Supporting management in handling staff issues Time & Attendance Management Managing and maintaining biometric clocking system Monitoring absenteeism, late coming, and overtime trends Reporting on labour costs and staff productivity Minimum Requirements Diploma or Degree in Human Resources / Industrial Psychology or similar 3–5 years HR experience (hospitality, agriculture or similar environment advantageous) Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation Experience with payroll processing and time & attendance systems Health & Safety qualification (advantageous) Key Skills Strong administrative and organisational skills Attention to detail (especially payroll) Ability to deal with staff across all levels Conflict resolution and disciplinary handling Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Additional Requirements Must be comfortable working in a hands-on farm environment Ability to work across multiple departments with different needs Ability to work independently Own transport Please send cv, qualifications, references, salary expectation and photo to: desmaine@vinerecruitment.co.za