11 Hr jobs in Cape Town

HR-Recruitment Generalist

We are looking for a proactive and organised HR–Recruitment Generalist to support the day-to-day running of our HR function and manage internal recruitment across a growing South African operation. This is a full-time, office-based role suited to someone who enjoys a balance of people-focused HR work and fast-paced recruitment. You'll work closely with the Head of Operations to deliver a smooth employee experience across the entire lifecycle, from attracting and onboarding new talent to supporting ongoing engagement, performance, and compliance. This is a hands-on role in a dynamic, growing business where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, including advertising, screening, interviews, and offers.
• Liaise with hiring managers to define requirements and coordinate candidate pipelines.
• Conduct reference and background checks, and prepare employment contracts.
• Manage onboarding and induction schedules to ensure a seamless start for new hires.

HR Administration & Compliance

• Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, and HR documentation.
• Prepare HR correspondence, confirmation letters, and payroll input reports.
• Monitor probation periods, leave records, and contract renewals.
• Support compliance with BCEA, LRA, and POPIA requirements.
• Maintain HR systems and reporting (headcount, turnover, recruitment metrics, etc.).
• Support HR projects and initiatives as the business continues to scale.

Employee Relations & Support

• Provide first-line HR support and guidance to employees and managers.
• Assist with disciplinary, grievance, and performance management processes.
• Support engagement, wellbeing, and recognition initiatives that align with company values.
• Help maintain and promote a positive, professional, and values-driven culture

Key Skills

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a similar HR or HR–Recruitment hybrid role.
• Strong working knowledge of South African labour law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment across multiple roles.
• Confident handling HR documentation, employee records, and systems.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Outlook, and Word).
• Ability to prioritise, multitask, and work with minimal supervision.

Desirable Skills

• Experience within a BPO, contact centre, or fast-paced service environment.
• Exposure to UK labour practices or client HR liaison is advantageous.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to R35 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable working 5 days a week, on-site, at our Foreshore offices?
• Do you have a minimum of 3 years experience working with HR & Recruitment functions?

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person

Are you fluent in German  and experienced in Recruitment  and HR ? Do you excel at establishing, maintaining, and reporting metrics throughout the recruiting process? Are you ready to take on a leading role? One of the most customer-centric companies worldwide is looking for a talented individual to join their German Recruitment Specialist  team in Cape Town, South Africa .

Your key job  responsibilities as the German speaking Recruitment Specialist (HR)  in Cape Town, South Africa  will include:

Requirements for this German speaking Recruitment Specialist (HR)  job  in Cape Town, South Africa :

If you are excited about taking on a new challenge with a leading e-commerce company, apply now to become our next German Recruitment Specialist! Send your application.

This iconic 349-room property in Bantry Bay is renowned for its luxury accommodation, friendly hospitality, and world-class facilities. With breathtaking views, a palm-lined infinity pool, top restaurants, and state-of-the-art events spaces, The President Hotel is one of Cape Towns most loved destinations and an exciting workplace where excellence meets opportunity.

Our leaders are passionate about our hotel, our guests, and our team. We are guest-centric, striving to deliver exceptional experiences while continuously improving. The team are authentic, work on a trust basis, and have a proven track record of delivering consistent growth.

We are seeking an experienced Hotel Human Resources Manager to join our executive leadership team. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this role will lead all HR functions to ensure a motivated, high-performing, and engaged workforce aligned with our strategic goals and values.

• 710 years HR experience, with at least 5 years in a large hotel or luxury hospitality environment (essential).

Hotel HR experience is vital as the role requires supporting a 24/7 operation with diverse departments such as Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, and Banqueting. It involves managing shift-based teams, high seasonal demand, variable working hours, and ensuring staffing levels and skills directly support exceptional guest service.
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices, labour law, recruitment, talent management, performance management, employee relations, and training & development.
- Proven ability to implement HR strategies that drive both employee engagement and operational success.
- Experience leading large, multicultural teams with credibility, professionalism, and emotional intelligence.
- Strong conflict resolution, coaching, and negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Deep understanding of the Cape Town hospitality labour market.
- Must hold a valid South African ID.

• Strategic HR Leadership Aligning HR with business needs.
• Talent Management Recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent.
• Employee Engagement Building an inclusive, motivating culture.
• Compliance Ensuring adherence to labour laws and policies.
• Stakeholder Engagement Building trusted relationships across all levels.

• Lead all HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement.
• Partner with operational leaders to ensure their teams are supported, motivated, and aligned with the hotels values.
• Ensure full compliance with labour legislation and hospitality-specific HR requirements.
• Manage employee relations with professionalism and emotional intelligence.
• Oversee payroll, benefits administration, and HR reporting.
• Champion a culture of excellence that reflects our PVV.
• Drive leadership development and succession planning across departments.

• Competitive gross package with benefits.
• Medical aid contribution.
• Pension/provident fund contribution.
• Annual performance-based incentives.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role at one of Cape Towns most iconic hotels. If you are a proven hotel HR professional ready to shape the future of The President Hotel, wed love to hear from you.

Director of Human Resources – Luxury Hotel, Bantry Bay

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Human Resources to join a luxury hotel in Bantry Bay. This newly created executive role reports directly to the General Manager and will be responsible for shaping and implementing the hotel’s HR strategy, culture, and people development framework.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute the hotel’s human resources strategy in alignment with business objectives.

Lead all HR functions, including recruitment, talent management, employee engagement, performance management, and succession planning.

Shape and maintain a positive organisational culture that promotes high performance and employee satisfaction.

Drive transformation initiatives and ensure compliance with labour legislation and best practices.

Advise senior management on HR policies, organisational design, and workforce planning.

Implement programmes for leadership development, learning, and career progression.

Monitor HR metrics and provide regular reporting to support strategic decision-making.

Foster effective communication and collaboration across all departments.

Requirements:

Senior-level HR leadership experience within the hospitality sector.

Proven ability to align people strategy with business objectives.

Strong track record in driving employee engagement, performance, and organisational transformation.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.

Strategic thinker with the ability to lead change and build high-performing teams.

Strong knowledge of labour laws, HR best practices, and talent management principles.

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior HR professional to take on a pivotal executive role within a prestigious luxury hotel, driving people strategy and fostering a culture of excellence.

The President Hotel is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation, and we are creating a senior, newly established role of Director of Human Resources. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary HR leader to define the strategic direction of the hotels people function and shape a high-performance culture across the organization.

Our purpose is simple yet powerful: to create and inspire memorable experiences.

Our vision: to become Cape Towns most loved hotel.

Our values Teamwork, Respect, Innovation, Accountability, Passion, and Integrity guide everything we do. We seek leaders who not only embody these values but also drive them throughout the hotel.

The Director of Human Resources will be the senior HR leader in the hotel, responsible for creating and executing organization-wide HR strategy. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will oversee an HR team, including an HR Manager, and ensure all people initiatives are aligned with the hotels strategic goals.

This role combines high-level strategic leadership with deep operational insight into hotel HR. You will partner with the executive team to drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement, talent development, and organizational performance, positioning The President Hotel as a top employer in luxury hospitality.

• 10+ years senior HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a large hotel or luxury hospitality environment (essential).

Hotel HR experience is critical as this role requires understanding the unique demands of a 24/7 luxury operation, multiple departments (Front Office, Housekeeping, F&B, Banqueting), shift-based teams, and high seasonal fluctuations. Success depends on aligning people strategy with guest experience, operational performance, and service excellence.
- Proven success in developing and executing HR strategy that drives organizational growth and operational effectiveness.
- Strong knowledge of labour law, HR compliance, and hospitality-specific practices.
- Demonstrated experience in building high-performing HR teams and coaching HR leaders (e.g., HR Managers).
- Expertise in organizational design, succession planning, leadership development, and change management.
- Strong strategic thinking, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Must hold a valid South African ID.

• Define and lead the hotels overarching HR strategy, aligning people initiatives with business objectives.
• Oversee the HR function, including HR Manager and HR team, ensuring operational delivery and strategic alignment.
• Drive initiatives around talent acquisition, leadership development, succession planning, and workforce planning.
• Champion a high-performance culture, embedding the hotels PVV (Purpose, Vision & Values) at all levels.
• Lead employee engagement, retention, and recognition programs.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation, industry standards, and best practices.
• Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership on workforce planning, performance, and employee relations.
• Use HR analytics and reporting to inform decision-making and measure the impact of HR initiatives.

• Executive HR Leadership Influence and shape strategy at the senior management level.
• Organizational Development Build capability and succession pipelines across departments.
• Talent Strategy Attract, retain, and develop top hospitality talent.
• Culture & Engagement Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and inclusion.
• Use HR Analytics & Insights Leverage data to drive strategic decisions.

• Competitive gross package with benefits, commensurate with experience.
• Medical aid contribution.
• Pension/provident fund contribution.
• Performance-based incentives.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior strategic HR leadership role in one of Cape Towns most iconic hotels. If you are a proven hotel HR executive, ready to lead the organizations people strategy and mentor the HR team, we want to hear from you.

• 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

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

About us:

At ZaPOP, our culture is driven by intelligence, integrity, and energy. Inspiring meaningful connections through creative strategy, design, digital and print media is our forte.

We're seeking an energetic, pro-active and dynamic Human Resources Generalist, to join our team in Durbanville, to improve HR initiatives, enhance staff morale, contribute to attaining business goals, promote good HR practices and attract talented recruits.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Legislative compliance (i.e. BCEA, LRA, EEA, OHSA)
• End-to-end recruitment
• Onboarding
• Performance management
• Leave Management
• Remuneration & benefits
• Record-keeping & statistics
• Organisational development
• Monthly payroll

What we require from you:

• Matric/grade 12
• Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent
• Minimum 3 - 5 years' experience in a similar position, preferably gained in a fast-paced environment
• Solid understanding of general human resources policies and procedures
• 3 - 5 years' payroll processing experience (Sage VIP experience preferred)
• Working knowledge of HR practices, BCEA and LRA

Competencies:

• High degree of Emotional Intelligence
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication in English and Afrikaans
• Client Focus
• Business Acumen
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
• Planning & Organising
• Relationship-building
• Team Work & Coaching

If you meet the requirements, send us your CV, with Cover Letter, with the following in the subject line: "HR Generalist" to

Kindly note: if you have not heard back from us within in 2 weeks, your application was unfortunately not successful.

Kindly note that by submitting your application and documents, you hereby agree to the Terms of the POPI Act for the Company to use and process your personal information for the purposes of the Recruitment process. If you would like for us to remove your information from our database, please send a request to

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Durbanville, Western Cape (City of Cape Town): Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Diploma (Required)

Experience:

• HR Generalist: 3 years (Required)
• VIP Sage Payroll: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Human Resources Manager

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced HR Manager with a minimum of 5 years' proven experience in Human Resources management. The successful candidate must possess 5 years of experience and in depth knowledge of Labour Law and demonstrate strong knowledge of labour legislation, employee relations, compliance, and disciplinary procedures.

This role requires a leader with an authoritarian and strict management style, capable of implementing company policies with precision and ensuring full compliance across all departments. The ideal candidate will be decisive, assertive, and unwavering when it comes to enforcing rules, performance standards, and workplace discipline.

Key Responsibilities:

· Enforce HR policies, procedures, and the company's code of conduct consistently across the organisation.

· Ensure compliance with labour law, regulations, and company standards at all times.

· Oversee disciplinary processes, hearings, and grievance procedures with a firm and fair approach.

· Manage employee relations with authority, ensuring a structured and compliant work environment.

· Provide strong guidance to management and staff on labour legislation and HR best practices.

· Lead recruitment, onboarding, and performance management processes with strict adherence to standards.

· Develop and maintain HR reporting systems and compliance documentation.

· Implement training and corrective measures where required, with zero tolerance for non-compliance.

Requirements:

· In-depth knowledge of Labour Law (essential).

· Minimum of 5 years' HR management experience.

· In-depth knowledge of labour relations, disciplinary processes, and employment law.

· Strong, authoritative leadership style with proven ability to enforce rules and standards.

· Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict management skills.

· Ability to operate under pressure with strict deadlines.

Location: Claremont, Cape Town

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary Range: R30K – R50K (depending on experience)

Application deadline: 10 September 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R30 000,00 - R50 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

Vacancy: Human Resources & EE/B-BBEE Consultant

Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
Job Type:
Full-time, On-site

We are a boutique labour consultancy in Cape Town seeking a highly skilled and experienced Human Resources Consultant to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will be a specialist in Employment Equity (EE) and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE), providing expert HR and Industrial Relations (IR) consulting services to our diverse portfolio of clients. This role requires a professional who embodies the personalized, high-touch service that defines a boutique consultancy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a specialist in Employment Equity (EE) and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE), providing strategic advice and hands-on implementation support to clients.
• Provide expert, tailored advice to clients on all aspects of HR management, policies, and employee relations.
• Advise on matters related to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and Labour Relations Act (LRA).
• Assist with the implementation of disciplinary processes, including drafting charges and chairing internal disciplinary hearings.
• Develop and adapt HR contracts, policies, and procedures to meet specific client needs and legal requirements.
• Manage key HR functions such as Skills Development (WSP/SETA) and Performance Management.
• Conduct occupational health and safety liaison and referrals.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support, including file management and document compilation (e.g., job descriptions, performance agreements).
• Maintain a current understanding of relevant Labour Law and case law to provide up-to-date and practical solutions.
• Liaise with stakeholders and provide professional, relationship-driven support to clients.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• 3-5 years of post-tertiary qualification experience in an HR/IR role, with a strong focus on EE and B-BBEE.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to client sites within the Cape Town area.
• Full professional proficiency in English and Afrikaans (additional languages are beneficial).
• Demonstrable knowledge of Labour Law processes and terminology.
• High attention to detail and strong administrative skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively and build trust with clients at all levels.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team.
• A professional demeanor with a commitment to always maintaining company and client confidentiality.

Advantageous Experience:

• Legal Drafting.
• Representation at the CCMA/Bargaining Councils.
• Union negotiations.
• Experience with Section 189 Retrenchments and Mutual Separation Agreements (MSAs).
• Experience in recruitment and managing Employee Wellness Programmes.

If you are a proactive and knowledgeable HR professional who thrives in a dynamic, client-focused environment, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted