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HR Generalist

Cape Town, Western Cape Bridgena Barnard & Associates

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Join a dedicated high performing team as an HR Generalist
Job Title: HR Generalist
Location: CPT - Northern Suburbs Seniority Level: Mid Career (4 - 6 yrs exp) Type: Permanent Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Manage end-to-end recruitment processes (Blue collar to Head Office staff)
  • Lead training and development initiatives
  • Handle employee relations matters
  • Oversee HR administration tasks - incl evaluations and performance / Payroll / Bonus
  • Prepare and submit annual training reports
  • Ensure compliance with SDL and EE requirements according to the company plan / framework
Criteria:
Grade 12 with a 3 years degree or diploma essential
4 to 5 years exp as a Generalist essential
Experience in dealing with Manufacturing or Warehouse staff
360 post and report to HRM
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HR Generalist

R210000 - R420000 Y B-Sure

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  • Application Deadline: 17 October 2025
  • Job Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • Job Title: HR Generalist
  • Salary Offer: R25,000 - R35,000
  • Education Level: Bachelors Degree
  • Job Level: Intermediate
  • Minimum Experience: 3 - 5 Years
HR Generalist job vacancy in Bedfordview, Johannesburg.

The HR Generalist provides operational HR support throughout the employee lifecycle. The mission is to ensure smooth day-to-day HR operations, provide guidance to managers, and uphold compliance.

Minimum requirement of a relevant Bachelor's Degree.

Salary: R25 000 – R35 000 per month.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Recruitment & Onboarding: Assist with recruitment of individuals within their teams, final sign-off of hires according to culture fit and approved mandate, engage with candidates on offers, documents etc, and handle onboarding of new employees.
  • Performance Management: Track KPIs and probation reviews, provide templates and coaching to managers, escalate performance issues early.
  • Employee Engagement: Conduct pulse surveys, analyse results, and propose engagement initiatives to the PE Manager.
  • Employee Relations: Advise managers on disciplinary and capability procedures, maintain accurate records of meetings, escalate complex cases.
  • Compliance: Monitor visa/work permit expiry dates, ensure contracts are signed and filed, track mandatory training completion.
  • Departmental Liaison: Serve as the dedicated PE contact for assigned departments, attending team lead meetings and gathering feedback.
  • Administration: Fill in gaps for all administrative functions and payroll where needed.
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HR Generalist

Bellville, Western Cape R350000 - R550000 Y Exceed HR and Recruitment

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Job Overview
  • Application Deadline: 16 November 2025
  • Job Location: Bellville, Western Cape
  • Job Title: HR Generalist
  • Education Level: Bachelors Degree
  • Job Level: Intermediate
  • Minimum Experience: 3 - 5 Years
HR Generalist job vacancy in Stikland / Bellville.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Administer workman's compensation, performance management systems, and safety and recreation programs;
  • Advise managers on organisational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes;
  • Dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, dismissals and administering disciplinary procedures together with relevant managers.
  • Plan and conduct new employee orientation/induction with focus on safety awareness to foster positive attitude towards organisational objectives.
  • Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate the work activities of subordinates and staff, relating to employment, compensation, labour relations, and employee relations.
  • Represent the organisation at related hearings, investigations and disputes. Internally and at the CCMA;
  • Serve as a link between management and employees for handling questions, disputes, grievances and helping resolve work-related and personal problems.
  • Identify staff vacancies, recruit, interview together with relevant managers and select suitable candidates;.
  • Monitoring of contracts expiring dates, probation periods and work permits.
  • Manage/administrate VIP Payroll.
  • Analysing training requirements of all staff
  • Oversee, evaluate, classify and rate job positions.

Requirements:

  • BCom degree in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology.
  • Minimum of 2 years HR Generalist / Consulting experience.
  • Computer literacy and a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
  • Experience negotiating at the CCMA.
  • Own Drivers Licence
  • Proficient in English
  • Payroll and Timekeeping experience
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HR Generalist

Upington, Northern Cape R250000 - R450000 Y Scatec ASA

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Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position
Currently we are looking for an
Human Resources Generalist
in
Upington, South Africa
to be part of our global team working together towards our vision –
Improving our future.
As our
HR Generalist
you support employees and managers, drive people strategies and foster a strong organisational culture. In this
site-based role
, you'll design and implement people initiatives, employee engagement programmes, and learning and development plans. You'll partner with leaders to shape organisational structures, use HR data for insights, and strengthen our employer brand while promoting a positive work environment.

Main Responsibilities

  • Aligning HR strategies, policies, and programs with the overall business strategy and objectives
  • Working directly with business leaders and managers to understand their needs and challenges, then providing tailored HR solutions
  • Advise managers and employees on HR policies, processes, and systems across the full employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, performance, ER, offboarding).
  • Support and enable the people strategy by training and coaching line managers and HRBPs in talent, performance, engagement, and HR technology.
  • Provide day‑to‑day employee relations support, managing grievances, disciplinary cases, long-term sickness, union meetings, and labour relations training.
  • Maintain, review, and implement people policies for all employee groups (STE, FTE, Union), ensuring they remain fit-for-purpose and aligned with operations.
  • Drive workforce planning with business leaders: conduct quarterly reviews, forecast resourcing needs, and assist in filling Band 1–4 roles.
  • Oversee onboarding, talent acquisition, and succession processes: issue offers, ensure verifications, orient new hires, manage talent data updates, and run recruitment end-to-end.
  • Deliver data insights and reporting: build Excel and HR system reports, present Power BI dashboards, audit employee data, and analyze HR trends (attrition, leave usage, exit feedback).
  • Lead offboarding and related admin: conduct exit interviews, manage formal exits, report on attrition reasons, and ensure legal and policy compliance

Qualifications and competencies:

  • Honour's Degree in Human Resources with HR Module(s)
  • Proven experience (6+ years) in Human Resources, preferably in a fast-paced corporate environment/matrix organization
  • 2+ years managing compensation and benefits programs & be involved with learning & development
  • Experience in Labour Relations and Compliance
  • IT Knowledge – familiar with e.g. SharePoint and MS Exchange
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Capacity to apply discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information
  • Ability to develop and manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
  • Organized and methodical – structured approach

Personal characteristics
It is part of every employee's terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

  • Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
  • Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
  • Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
  • Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

We Offer
Scatec is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse, and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.

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HR Generalist

Centurion, Gauteng R240000 - R360000 Y Afrirent Auto

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Afrirent Holdings is looking for all rounder HR Generalists, to provide HR-related strategic and operational support in order to meet the objectives of the subsidiary and the HR Department. The role of the HR Officer is to provide accurate and effective HR advice on all people-related matters, implement effective recruitment and selection procedures, implement effective talent management processes, monitor adherence to HR policies and reporting requirements and HR administration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIE

HR Policy, System, Processes and Procedures Implementation ·

  • Provides input into HR policies, processes and procedures in line with best practice, legislation and compliance
  • Implements adherence to all HR policies and procedures and monitors consistent adherence thereof throughout the subsidiary
  • Identifies and reports on potential HR risks and implements risk mitigation plans
  • Minimises or closes HR audit findings
  • Compiles and submits HR data for incorporation into legislative and statutory HR reports for the subsidiary 10%

HR Advisory Services

  • Conducts information sessions to advise Managers and employees about Afrirent's HR policies and procedures
  • Monitors and advises on the effective implementation of and adherence to HR policies and procedures
  • Develops and maintains job profiles in collaboration with line Managers
  • Guides and supports Managers with the implementation of performance management processes to manage employees' performance
  • Facilitates and attends meetings between Managers and employees to deal with Grievances, Performance matters, Leave Management, Employee behaviour, Personal development and career growth
  • Advises Managers on progressive disciplinary measures
  • Advises, guides and supports Managers to implement onboarding processes and probation management of new employees.
  • Identifies and recommends training and development opportunities for employees in order to promote a conducive work environment
  • Conducts exit interviews of employees on Paterson Bands A, B and C levels.
  • Develops and maintains effective relationships with all key internal and external customers and service providers by initiating and maintaining regular communication, feedback and support
  • Monitors and advises line Managers in the planning and implementation of human resource and manpower planning goals
  • Monitors HR risks and makes recommendations and / or adjustments to minimise risks
  • Advises Managers in the development and implementation of outputs / objectives, measures and standards on performance contracts
  • Implements the Employee Wellness Programme (EWP) and promotes employee participation on the EWP.

Training and Development Support

  • Compiles a training needs analysis and training plan as provided on personal development plans
  • Coordinates training workshops and monitors employees' attendance at schedule workshops
  • Monitors feedback provided on evaluation forms in order to identify the efficacy of training provided and makes recommendations · Facilitates workshops as required
  • Monitors and maintains accurate employee and training records for all employees
  • Monitors training costs and expenditure against approved budget

Human Resources Administration

  • Attends disciplinary hearings and performance counselling discussions to assist the Senior HR Officer
  • Responds to HR queries and escalates as necessary
  • Compiles reports according to approved and prescribed requirements as defined by Afrirent's HR processes
  • Participates in HR audits by collecting and submitting the relevant data
  • Provides advice, documentation, information and support to Managers and employees when injuries-on-duty (IOD's) occur.

Education (Formal Qualification Required)

  • Diploma (NQF level 6) in Human Resources Management / Employee Relations / Payroll (Minimum)
  • Degree (NQF level 7) in Human Resources Management / Employee Relations / Payroll will be advantageous (Ideal)

Experience (Minimum Experience Required - type and number of years)

  • 3 years' administrative / generalist experience in a HR environment

Knowledge (Job knowledge required)

  • HR Legislation
  • Talent Management
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Human Resource Management
  • Training and Development
  • HR Systems

Skills

  • Report Writing
  • Relationship Management
  • Basic / Intermediate Excel
  • Communication
  • Training Facilitation
  • Time Management

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R30 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

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HR Generalist

Upington, Northern Cape R250000 - R450000 Y Scatec

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Overview:

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position

Currently we are looking for an Human Resources Generalist in Upington, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our HR Generalist you support employees and managers, drive people strategies and foster a strong organisational culture. In this site-based role, you'll design and implement people initiatives, employee engagement programmes, and learning and development plans. You'll partner with leaders to shape organisational structures, use HR data for insights, and strengthen our employer brand while promoting a positive work environment.

Main responsibilities

  • Aligning HR strategies, policies, and programs with the overall business strategy and objectives
  • Working directly with business leaders and managers to understand their needs and challenges, then providing tailored HR solutions
  • Advise managers and employees on HR policies, processes, and systems across the full employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, performance, ER, offboarding).
  • Support and enable the people strategy by training and coaching line managers and HRBPs in talent, performance, engagement, and HR technology.
  • Provide day‑to‑day employee relations support, managing grievances, disciplinary cases, long-term sickness, union meetings, and labour relations training.
  • Maintain, review, and implement people policies for all employee groups (STE, FTE, Union), ensuring they remain fit-for-purpose and aligned with operations.
  • Drive workforce planning with business leaders: conduct quarterly reviews, forecast resourcing needs, and assist in filling Band 1–4 roles.
  • Oversee onboarding, talent acquisition, and succession processes: issue offers, ensure verifications, orient new hires, manage talent data updates, and run recruitment end-to-end.
  • Deliver data insights and reporting: build Excel and HR system reports, present Power BI dashboards, audit employee data, and analyze HR trends (attrition, leave usage, exit feedback).
  • Lead offboarding and related admin: conduct exit interviews, manage formal exits, report on attrition reasons, and ensure legal and policy compliance

Qualifications and competencies:

  • Honour's Degree in Human Resources with HR Module(s)
  • Proven experience (6+ years) in Human Resources, preferably in a fast-paced corporate environment/matrix organization
  • 2+ years managing compensation and benefits programs & be involved with learning & development
  • Experience in Labour Relations and Compliance
  • IT Knowledge – familiar with e.g. SharePoint and MS Exchange
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Capacity to apply discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information
  • Ability to develop and manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
  • Organized and methodical – structured approach

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employee's terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

  • Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
  • Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
  • Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
  • Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

We Offer

Scatec is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse, and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.

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HR Generalist

Parow, Western Cape R600000 - R1200000 Y CFW Industries

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CFW Industries (Pty) Ltd holds a respected market position in Southern Africa, specialising in designing, manufacturing, and distributing high performance fans for the industrial, mining, power generation, marine, and HVAC sectors.

With roots dating back to 1966 under the name Continental Fan Works, our decades of experience have earned us a strong reputation as a preferred supplier to major corporations across the region. Today, CFW fans are proudly used in industrial applications around the globe.

The company employs a diverse workforce with a strong skill set in engineering, we are seeking an experienced HR Generalist that can assist with the following tasks:

  • Support all stages of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes
  • Provide guidance and assistance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance
  • Support employee relations activities, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance management processes
  • Maintain accurate and up to date employee records
  • Assist with the Coordination and support employee engagement initiatives and training and development programs
  • Contribute to the organization's talent acquisition efforts by assisting in recruitment processes
  • Collaborate with the Payroll Officer to administer employee benefits, leave management, and payroll coordination
  • Prepare and upon approval, submit Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) to MESETA
  • Monitor, document, and report Injury on Duty (IOD) incidents in compliance with relevant legislation
  • Compile and upon approval, submit EE and BEE reports
  • Assist in tracking and reporting on Health and Safety compliance within the organization

Qualifications and Experience Required:

  • Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a relevant field
  • Demonstrated experience in a similar role
  • Proficient in HR systems, tools, and administrative processes
  • Strong understanding of South African labour legislation, including BCEA, EEA, and LRA
  • Familiarity with the metal industry is advantageous

Attributes Required for position:

  • Talent management expertise
  • Strong communication skills
  • Emotional and Cultural intelligence
  • Strong administrative skills
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion advocacy
  • Employee engagement focus
  • Confidentiality and integrity

What working for us will be like:

  • You will be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team culture
  • You will work alongside a diverse group of professionals
  • You will enjoy continuous opportunities for personal growth and career advancement
  • You will receive a competitive, market related salary and benefits package
  • You will experience a flexible and balanced work environment
  • Your standard working hours will 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Thursday, and 08:00 to 16:00 on Fridays—with the option to leave at 15:00 if work is completed
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R900000 - R1200000 Y Optimal Growth Technologies

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HR Generalist Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years
Job Purpose:
The HR Generalist will be responsible for providing comprehensive HR and talent acquisition administrative support with a key focus on the end-to-end onboarding process. The role is critical in ensuring a seamless candidate and employee experience, supporting the recruitment lifecycle, and contributing to HR operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition Support:

  • Coordinate end-to-end recruitment administration including scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, and updating the applicant tracking system (ATS).
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to support candidate screening and shortlisting.
  • Draft and publish job adverts internally and externally.
  • Conduct pre-employment checks, background screening, and verification processes.
  • Prepare and issue offer letters and employment contracts.

Onboarding & Induction:

  • Own and manage the full onboarding process from offer acceptance through to first-day readiness.
  • Coordinate new hire documentation, IT setup, system access, and workplace readiness.
  • Facilitate and deliver HR onboarding orientation sessions.
  • Ensure new employees have a smooth and engaging onboarding experience.
  • Monitor probation periods and follow up with managers on progress reviews.

HR Administration:

  • Maintain and update employee records in HRIS and personnel files.
  • Support day-to-day HR operations including leave management, benefits administration, and employee queries.
  • Assist with preparing reports, HR metrics, and dashboards.
  • Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and applicable labor laws.

Requirements:
Education & Experience:

  • Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in an HR administrative/generalist role with a strong focus on recruitment and onboarding.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Experience working with HR systems
  • Knowledge of labor legislation and HR best practices.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Professional, approachable, and service-oriented.
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HR Generalist

R250000 - R350000 Y Pro Staffing Locums Limited

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Job Description – HR Generalist

About Us

We are a dynamic consultancy start-up committed to excellence and innovation. Our team is collaborative and motivated, with a "work hard, play hard" culture that celebrates achievements and supports both personal and professional growth. Our values—care, transparency, integrity, accountability, and professionalism—drive us to deliver outstanding results for our clients.

Job Overview

The HR Generalist will lead the day-to-day HR function and act as a strategic partner to leadership, ensuring employees and managers receive proactive, consistent, and compliant support across the full HR lifecycle. This is a small-team environment (currently two staff in HR, including this role), so the position combines hands-on delivery with strategic ownership.

The role covers employee relations, workforce planning, and governance, while also driving initiatives that strengthen engagement, learning, compliance, and continuous improvement of HR systems and processes. The successful candidate will hold the function steady during periods of growth and change, maintaining rigorous standards of professionalism, integrity, and alignment with company values.

The successful candidate will hold the function steady during periods of growth and change, maintaining rigorous standards of professionalism, integrity, and alignment with company values.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

  • Manage formal ER processes, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and conflict resolution.
  • Coach and support managers to handle issues consistently, fairly, and lawfully, identifying and escalating risks where necessary.

Policy & Governance

  • Review, update, and communicate HR policies to reflect changes in employment law and best practice.
  • Ensure policies are embedded in culture, understood by managers, and consistently applied.

Compliance & Risk Management

  • Maintain robust compliance processes, including right-to-work checks, GDPR, safeguarding requirements, and health and safety obligations.
  • Identify HR-related risks (legal, reputational, cultural) and escalate promptly to leadership or external advisors.

Workforce Planning & Organisational Development

  • Support leadership with workforce and succession planning, identifying risks, talent gaps, and future needs.
  • Provide recommendations to strengthen workforce resilience and scalability.
  • Support organisational change initiatives, including restructures, role design, and change communications.

Recruitment & Onboarding

  • Manage recruitment campaigns from job description drafting through to selection and onboarding.
  • Ensure a professional candidate experience and smooth integration for new hires.
  • Work closely with hiring managers to embed values and inclusive practices in hiring.

Learning & Development

  • Oversee compliance training cycles (GDPR, H&S, equality), tracking completions and ensuring audit readiness.
  • Support management capability development and identify skills gaps across the workforce.
  • Manage the L&D calendar and recommend learning interventions.

Employee Engagement & Culture

  • Deliver structured engagement activities, including surveys, recognition schemes, and reporting on outcomes.
  • Act as a steward of company values, embedding them into policies, communications, and practices.
  • Promote inclusivity, wellbeing, and a culture of continuous feedback.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Support compensation and benefits processes, including benchmarking, salary reviews, and benefits administration.
  • Ensure fairness, competitiveness, and alignment with company values.

HR Reporting & Insights

  • Analyse and present HR metrics (turnover, absence, ER cases, recruitment pipeline) to inform leadership decisions.
  • Develop dashboards and regular HR insight reports for leadership.
  • Use data to influence strategy and drive evidence-based decisions.

General HR Advisory & Continuous Improvement

  • Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, offering practical, compliant, and people-centred solutions.
  • Continuously review and improve HR processes, systems, and reporting to enhance efficiency, scalability, and employee experience.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Proven experience in an HR Generalist or HR Advisor role with strong ER exposure.
  • In-depth knowledge of UK employment law, HR compliance, and best practice.
  • Demonstrable experience in policy development, workforce planning, governance, and change management.
  • Experience managing compensation and benefits processes (e.g., salary reviews, benchmarking, benefits administration) desirable.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and coach managers.
  • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to balance operational tasks and strategic priorities.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • Proficiency in HR systems and reporting tools; experience building HR metrics/dashboards preferred.

Person Specification – HR Generalist

Essential Criteria

  • Proven experience in an HR Generalist or HR Advisor role, with strong employee relations exposure.
  • In-depth knowledge of UK employment law, HR compliance, and best practice.
  • Demonstrable experience in policy development, workforce planning, governance, and change management.
  • Ability to balance hands-on operational HR with strategic leadership in a small-team environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and coach managers at all levels.
  • High degree of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • Proficiency in HR systems and reporting tools; ability to produce HR metrics and insights.
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced setting.

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience managing compensation and benefits processes (e.g., salary reviews, benchmarking, benefits administration).
  • Experience in a consultancy, professional services, or start-up environment.
  • Previous involvement in organisational change, restructures, or rapid growth scaling.
  • Experience with engagement surveys, culture initiatives, and wellbeing programmes.
  • Familiarity with HRIS optimisation and process automation.
  • CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent practical expertise.

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: Up to R350 000,00 per year

Work Location: Remote

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HR Generalist

R600000 - R1200000 Y Alfred H Knight Group

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WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for an HR Generalist (IR) to form a key part of the HR team, providing HR generalist support to managers and employees, and sound employee relations. Play a key role in maintaining and building strong employee relationships between the employer, management and employees by practicing and enhancing sound labour relations, resolving conflicts, and ensuring compliance with labour legislations. Support Branches with discipline in the workplace and improving efficiency in the day to day employee relations.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade providing independent inspection, analysis an consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight the incumbent will need to display the following:

Required Knowledge and Work Experience

Responsibilities

  • Addressing grievances, and fostering a positive working environment
  • Participate in the negotiations with trade unions, ensuring alignment with company goals
  • Responsible for disciplinary procedures as per company policies and compliance with legal and statutory requirements
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of all industrial relations activities, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and union agreements
  • Monitor industrial disputes, strikes, and other work stoppages, and take steps to prevent or mitigate their impact and ensure legal compliance
  • Advise management on emerging trends in labour relations and their potential impact on the organisation
  • Deliver internal training to managers and employees on employee related legislation, including policies and disciplinary processes
  • Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure and improve sound Employee relations
  • Review, draft, and update company policies and procedures to ensure alignment with current labour legislation and best employment practices
  • Assist management with appropriate disciplinary action, ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance with labour law
  • Engage with HR Manager and departmental managers to monitor all disciplinary processes, including documentation, investigations, scheduling, and attendance at hearings
  • Representation at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA)
  • Liaison with external Legal Service provider

Required Work Experience

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in Employee Relations or Labour Law advisory roles is essential
  • General Human Resources experience in terms of employee benefits and conditions of service
  • Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation and best practices for employee relations
  • Knowledge of dealing with employee disputes, grievances, and conflict resolution
  • Experience in dealing with trade unions
  • Proven experience managing disciplinary processes and representing at CCMA
  • Multilingual proficiency to communicate with workers across diverse regions of Southern Africa

Required Qualifications

  • Degree/Diploma in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Social Science or related field
  • Postgraduate qualification in Labour Law is advantageous

Required Languages

  • Highly proficient in English (Verbal and written)

Travel

  • Travel as needed within Southern Africa

Benefits

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match

Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community in line with our Employment Equity Plan.

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