Human Resources Generalist

Location: Cape Town South Africa
Work model: Hybrid (1 day from home plus general flexibility)
Salary: R60 000 - R85 000 CTC (depending on experience)

Why youd want to work here

• 20 days leave 1 week after peak season
• Performance-based bonus and competitive salary
• Opportunity to go on tour
• Exposure to globally recognised luxury brands
• Fast-paced high-performing collaborative culture
• Resourceful solutions-driven team with a strong find a way attitude
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Regular team socials (town halls team lunches cookouts)
• Work as a trusted partner across the business

About our client Our client is a luxury adventure travel company operating exclusive expeditions from Cape Town. Theyre looking for an HR Generalist to be a trusted partner to both employees and leadership across the full employee lifecycle. This is a hands-on role where youll manage recruitment performance compliance and employee relations while ensuring people processes run smoothly and in full compliance with South African labour legislation.

What the job involves

• Managing full-cycle recruitment job profiling advertising interviewing offer management and onboarding
• Drafting and submitting Employment Equity plans and annual reports to the Department of Employment and Labour
• Managing Skills Development submissions (WSP/ATR) SDF duties learnerships and bursary administration
• Implementing and managing performance frameworks (KPA/KPI) review cycles and poor performance processes
• Administering payroll systems (Sage 300 PaySpace VIP) leave management and benefits
• Handling Employee Relations matters disciplinary hearings grievances CCMA conciliation and arbitration and documentation
• Maintaining accurate employee records HR reporting job descriptions policies and procedure manuals
• Managing onboarding and offboarding including exit interviews and termination processes
• Advising line managers and leadership on IR matters performance frameworks and Employment Equity obligations

What you need to be considered

• 45 years HR experience in South Africa (with exposure to the full HR lifecycle)
• Strong working knowledge of South African labour legislation (BCEA LRA EEA SDA OHSA POPIA COIDA)
• Solid knowledge of IR/ER processes and CCMA procedures
• Experience with payroll systems and benefits administration
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel for HR reporting) and an HRIS system
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to advise and influence line managers and senior leadership
• High level of confidentiality and ethical conduct
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management Industrial/Organisational Psychology Business Administration or related field

Bonus points if you

• Have Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) accreditation
• Have a Certificate in Payroll Administration (SAGE VIP/Pastel Payroll)
• Have COIDA knowledge certification
• Have experience in a growing or fast-paced business environment