Hr manager

Erongo Marine Enterprises (PTY) LTD (“EME”) is a proudly Namibian registered fishing company, based in Walvis Bay, and operates in the Horse Mackerel fishery. EME has an exemplary record in respect of its fishing operations as well as its focus on socio-economic investment and development, both regionally and nationally. We are hiring for the following position:

Human Resources Manager

Purpose of the role

To act as EME’s frontline HR business partner, translating operational and vessel requirements into practical people solutions that support workforce availability, operational continuity and constructive employee relations. The role ensures ongoing engagement with union officials and shop stewards, clear two-way communication with shore-based employees and sea-going crew, and accurate, timely HR administration in close collaboration with the Group HR Service Centre and Centres of Excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Organisational Psychology, Business Management or a related field.
• An Honours degree in a related field would be advantageous.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ generalist HR experience across employee and stakeholder relations, payroll, recruitment, remuneration and benefits, performance management, training and organisational development.
• Experience in a blue-collar industry with strong industrial relations exposure would be advantageous.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong operational HR business partnering and stakeholder management capability, including ongoing engagement with union officials, shop stewards, managers and crew.
• Sound knowledge of Namibian labour legislation, including the Labour Act 11 of 2007 as amended by Act 2 of 2012, and the ability to interpret employment policies, regulations and collective agreements.
• Practical experience in employee relations, disciplinary and grievance processes, payroll inputs, remuneration and benefits administration, recruitment, performance management and learning coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate HR records, reports and payroll submissions through disciplined checking, reconciliation and timely follow-through.
• Ability to coordinate crew work permits and visas, statutory reporting and confidential case documentation.
• SAP HCM experience and proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Clear written and spoken English, strong facilitation skills and the ability to communicate effectively across a multicultural workforce and coordinate language support where required.
• Strong relationship building, judgement, problem-solving, planning and execution skills, with high regard for professionalism, confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead HR service delivery, organise team workloads and manage competing operational deadlines.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Only Namibian Citizens will be considered. Suitably qualified candidates from designated groups as defined in the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act, No. 29 of 1998 are encouraged to apply.