18 Organizational Psychology jobs in South Africa

Job Description

• IR Skills
• Interview Skills

• Recruitment and Selection: Follow the recruitment process as outlined up to middle management occupational level.
• Obtain recruitment requisition signed off by management in order to proceed with recruitment process.
• Draft internal and external advertisements for vacancies.
• Place adverts after sign off from central recruitment.
• Shortlist candidates and coordinate/facilitate interviews.
• Ensure competency based interview questions are posed as part of targeted selection process.
• Ensure all pre-employment checks are completed for the final shortlisted candidate.
• Ensure all unsuccessful candidates are given feedback regarding the outcome of the interview.
• Create a platform that ensures all Team Members and senior team members clearly understand the new take on process.
• Ensure that all recruitment information such as all application forms, certified ID, matric certificates, references and background checks are completed prior to appointments.
• Ensure that new team member personal files are created and that all new employee details are accurately submitted to Payroll before the cut-off date of each month.

• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of Labour Legislation (EE Act, BCEA, Labour Relations)

Hollywoodbets is a sports and entertainment betting operator that was born and bred in Durban, South Africa. Whether you’re in one of our upmarket retail branches or online, our customers can conveniently place bets in style anytime, anywhere.

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Overview

HR Consultant role at Hollywoodbets. Based at our Gauteng Regional Office in Bryanston, Johannesburg.

• Recruitment and Selection: Follow the recruitment process up to middle management level; obtain requisition sign-off; draft and place advertisements; shortlist candidates; coordinate/interview; use competency-based questions; complete pre-employment checks; provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates; ensure new hire information is complete and filed; submit payroll-ready new employee data.
• Onboarding: Oversee the onboarding process; arrange inductions and ensure proper induction for new team members.
• Performance Management: Align HR processes with business teams to roll out job descriptions; ensure clear duties; manage performance agreements; train managers; provide tools for performance management and coaching; encourage ongoing one-on-one discussions; identify and remove obstacles; manage the performance process to support development.
• Talent Management / Succession Planning: Identify and recognise talent for higher-level vacancies or transfers; conduct holistic career discussions; implement retention strategies; create development plans and close skills gaps; foster an engaging work climate.
• Employment Equity: Schedule meetings and inform committee members; consider EE principles in recruitment, transfers and promotions.
• Industrial Relations: Implement IR in line with group practices; schedule hearings; ensure proper dismissal processes; stay updated on CCMA cases and prepare managers; submit regional warnings to Group IR in a timely manner.
• Injury on Duty: Manage IOD process; log cases; provide claim numbers to managers; follow up until confirmation of status.
• Terminations: Inform relevant parties; conduct exit interviews; identify trends and address them with management.
• Reporting: Prepare, schedule, and present monthly catch-up reports; keep consolidated reports up to date.
• Communication: Ensure HR policies are communicated; raise awareness of key HR campaigns; maintain timely feedback to relevant parties.
• Values & Ethics: Roll out Values & Ethics workshops; promote Hollywoodbets values and lead by example.

• Strong knowledge and application of labour legislation.
• Knowledge of best-practice interview techniques.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Persistence and ability to deliver outcomes despite obstacles.
• Excellent attention to detail.

What to expect: an opportunity to contribute to a growing team in a dynamic industry. If you are ready to level up, apply now. If you are not contacted within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Source and short-list appropriate applicants for vacancies as identified for department managers

Guide the applicant selection process

Assist disciplinary and grievance enquiry participants to maintain fair procedures and substantiveness

Analyse HR data (eg. exit interviews; disciplinary hearings) and present insightful and added-value reports

Assist employees to resolve personal issues

Add value to line management by assisting them with performance consulting

Ensure HR administration is accurate and kept up to date

Strengthen the companys vision, mission and values through OD interventions

Co-ordinate EE committee activities and initiatives ensuring compliance with the companys EE plan and EE legislation

Be committed through your actions to build constructive employee relations and resolve disputes.

Essential pre- requisites:

Matric (NQF 4)

HR Diploma or Degree (NQF 5)

Great organisational skills, a proven customer service focus, energy and drive to get the job done

Minimum 2 years experience in a similar position.

Since our inception in 2015, IBIS has quickly established itself as a leading niche provider of Environmental and Social (ES) Strategy, Due Diligence, Management Systems, ESG Reporting and Lender Advisory and Monitoring services in Africa and Asia. Our founding group of Directors, some of the most recognised and respected Sustainability professionals in their fields, bring when combined, 150 years of sustainability management consulting experience in these markets.

We work with leading global and regional listed corporates and financial institutions focused on emerging markets, such as banks, private equity, impact investors, micro-lenders, and export credit agencies. We have built a strong ESG and impact advisory market profile and IBIS has led various projects in over 50 countries for clients across a range of sectors such as Agriculture, Food & Beverage, Forestry, Financial, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Mining, Retail, Renewable Power and Telecommunications sectors, amongst others.

IBIS has a team of about 100 ESG and impact specialists based in South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, Singapore, Hong Kong and France. IBIS' ambition is to be the leading emerging markets ESG and impact advisory firm, offering the best value to its clients, with hands-on expertise delivered through a team of highly experienced consultants.

IBIS was acquired SLR Consulting in October 2023.

ABOUT SLR

Founded in the UK in 1994, SLR has grown into a global company with over 2,500 employees delivering client solutions across six regions. Growth has been both organic and through welcoming like-minded businesses into the SLR group, all sharing the One Team culture.

Today, SLR operates as a truly global business, with colleagues in over 100 offices, spanning Africa, Asia-Pacific, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the USA. SLR are specialists in their field, able to offer full-spectrum sustainability strategy to implementation support, guided by the enduring One Team culture.

For more information on the two companies, please visit and

Job Description

Job Purpose

Due to our continued growth and the increasing demand for Labour and HR advisory services we are seeking a Labour Consultant to join our South African based team (Johannesburg or Cape Town), South Africa.

The successful candidate will support clients adhere to labour standards as a minimum requirement for commercial growth, risk mitigation, and ethical workforce management as well as providing advice to our clients across Africa advance labour standards to achieve quality jobs and decent work. An understanding of decent work as a key impact theme and applying the global standards such as IFC PS2, SDG’s (3,5,8,10), ILO conventions and the ILO Decent Work agenda to provide guidance and practical solutions to achieve job quality, is essential.

Given that our client base is primarily Financial Institutions (DfF’s, Private Equity, Banks etc), who are seeking to invest in the emerging markets across Africa, Asia, the candidate should have an understanding of National and Global legal frameworks.

• Labour and HR Strategy & Policy : Develop and implement policies that align with international and national labour standards.
• Labour & Job Quality Diagnostics : Conduct HR due diligence, audits, and workplace assessments.
• Gap Analysis & Risk Assessments : Identify risks related to job quality, workplace conditions, and labour relations.
• Labour Action Plans & HR Systems : Design and implement HR management systems and strategies to improve job quality.
• Conflict Resolution & Industrial Relations : Provide mediation, dispute resolution, Social dialogue advisory services.
• Training & Capacity Building : Deliver workshops on labour standards, compliance, and best practices.
• Organisational Culture & Workplace Climate : Assess company culture, conduct surveys, and develop action plans.
• Technical Assistance & Advisory : Offer specialized support on labour and HR matters for corporates and investors.

Requirements of the Candidate : / Candidate Profile

• Strong understanding of international labour standards (ILO, IFC, and relevant regulations).
• Ability to conduct labour due diligence and risk assessments for businesses and investors.
• Experience developing HR management systems, policies, and labour action plans.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address workforce-related risks and opportunities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills to liaise with corporates, investors, and workers.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to identify opportunities for clients and SLR.
• Effective communicator with strong report writing and presentation skills.

Qualifications and Experience :

• Degree in HR, Labour Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in HR consulting, labour relations, or workforce strategy.
• Exposure to emerging markets and experience in the financial sector (funds, investors) is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); additional software skills are a plus.
• Fluency in English (additional languages relevant to SLR regions are advantageous).

SLR’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. We actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. SLR is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.

HR Generalist / HR Consultant

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist / Consultant to join our dynamic and fast-paced team. This is a hands-on role for a seasoned HR professional who thrives in a challenging environment and can take ownership of the full HR administration function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and exit processes
• Maintain and update HR systems and employee records
• Handle HR reporting and assist with compliance and audits
• Support line managers with HR processes and policy interpretation
• Liaise with payroll and ensure HR documentation is in order
• Provide basic IR support and escalate when necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 8 years’ experience in an HR environment (essential)
• Matric (required)
• A Diploma or Degree in Human Resources or similar (advantageous)
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Strong working knowledge of recruitment, onboarding, HR systems, and reporting
• Ability to work independently and manage a heavy workload
• Fluency in Xhosa (non-negotiable)
• Some understanding of Labour Relations / IR processes (although full IR experience is not essential)

Ideal Candidate:

• Resilient and able to thrive in a tough, high-pressure environment
• Approachable, professional, and discreet with confidential matters
• Proactive, solutions-driven, and detail-oriented

How to Apply:

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HR

• Development and implementation of company/client policies and procedures.
• Collate information such as: performance appraisals, staff suggestions, disciplinary issue policy and procedures.
• HR policy development and setup for new and existing clients.
• Ensure all HR and company compliances are adhered to within the company.
• Compiling weekly/monthly company and client reports (HR related).
• Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices.
• Ensures employees adhere to company policies, procedures, and job-related functions.
• Assist in HR policy development and setup for new and existing clients.
• Maintain disciplinary records for Hearings and prep for CCMA.
• Develop and prepare and submit daily/weekly reports in relation to site role, timekeeping, absenteeism, IR matters, leave and overall employee incident related issues.
• Customer satisfaction- Input/product delivery/staff/management/feedback/monitor inactive persons on daily and weekly site visits.
• Functional reporting duties and requirements as required by HR Business Partner / Director .

CLIENT ENGAGEMENT & OPERATIONS

• Co-ordinate and attend monthly client management, interdepartmental and service delivery meetings.
• Assist in the preparations of agendas, minute taking and ensure follow-up and service deliverables have been met.
• Ensure distribution of minutes to relevant client stakeholder and company head office senior manager (SLC).
• Assist operations with employee collection and drop off points – co-ordination, site allocation and placement.
• Assist in co-ordinating and ensuring due diligence is conducted before placement of staff on site based on client and company requirements and expectations.
• Induction of employees as per company and client requirement.
• Act as a point of contact to build influential client/employee and candidate relationships.
• Co-ordinate meetings as required between client operations and employees on site.

RECRUITMENT

• Ensure client recruitment needs are being met and are aligned with company/client requirements.
• Ensure recruitment, selection policy and procedure adhered to/full compliance.
• Ensure temp placement targets are met and orders are filled.
• Assist in filling perm orders and higher-level positions as per client demand and Line Manager/Head Office guidance.
• Utilise a variety of creative sourcing strategies to identify a high quality and diverse candidate pool.
• Manage, updates and submit recruitment weekly and monthly recruitment reports (no. of interviews, orders filled, etc).
• Keep current with recruitment strategies and industry trends.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & SALES

• Source and procure new clients as per KPI driven target.
• Continually engage with company staff through information sharing, leads, opportunities and marketing strategies.
• Monthly client sales targets – obtaining new clients monthly as per target requirement KPI.
• Research and analyze market opportunities.
• Map potential customers and competitors.
• Promote follow ups for all sales prospects.
• Assist with implementation of procedures for E-Marketing, Internet advertising and Website maintenance and marketing, plus all other associated forms of sales and marketing - for HR /IR products.

ADMINISTRATION

• Accurate administration, filing, management and updating of all branch documentation.
• Vet all new and existing employee contracts ensuring contracts have been correctly allocated to client contract period and or reason/project/seasonal.
• Thorough administration and communication of end of contracts.
• Administrate Client contracts, SOP’s, and SLA agreements.
• Ensure all client contractual requirements are adhered to.

• HR/Business studies related degree or diploma.
• Additional studies and certifications.
• Experience within the TES or HR Services Labour market beneficial.
• Driver’s License and must have own car.
• Competent in MS office (strong excel).
• Efficient user of web-based tools and career portals.
• High level of accountability.

• Matric.
• Relevant Human Resources qualification.

• Solution-driven.
• Positive attitude.
• Integrity and fairness.
• Excessive communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Prioritising.
• Teamwork.
• Extreme ownership.
• Recognition, accountability, and reliability.

• Address employment relations issues.
• Facilitate retrenchments, including drafting Section 189 notices and conducting meetings.
• Provide daily labour relations and HR assistance to clients.
• Conduct employee counselling sessions for warnings, poor performance, or ill health.
• Chair disciplinary hearings and draft outcomes.
• Draft and administer:
  • CCMA documents (7.11 and 7.13 referrals).
  • Objections to Con/Arb.
  • Rescission and condonation applications.
  • Opposing affidavits (e.g., for condonation and rescission).
• Prepare Con/Arb cases and compile bundles.
• Observe and draft pre-arbitration minutes.
• Represent clients at conciliations and arbitrations.
• Manage multiple correspondences with the CCMA regarding case matters.
• Administer the employee abscondment process.
• Handle UIF registrations and submissions.
• Draft and finalise:
  • Employment contracts.
  • Job descriptions and employee duties/responsibilities documents.
  • HR policies, procedures, codes of conduct, and standards.
  • Notices, agreements, and other HR-related documentation.
• Prepare or update employment documents and records related to hiring, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
• Oversee the hiring process, including coordinating job posts, reviewing resumes, and performing reference checks.
• Process personnel action forms and ensure proper approvals.
• Provide general HR support and daily assistance to clients.

• Prepare, organise, and store information in paper and digital form.
• Handle queries via telephone and email.
• Greet visitors at reception.
• Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and book rooms.
• Take minutes at meetings.
• Type letters and reports.
• Update computer records using a database.
• Print and photocopy documents.
• Maintain office systems.
• Liaise with staff in other departments, such as Finance and HR.
• Process online applications and handle digital documents.
• Draft and distribute HR/IR newsletters.
• Verify sick notes.
• Draft NTAs, suspension letters, warnings (WW, FWW, CFWW), and apply sanction guidelines.

• Manage Employment Equity duties and responsibilities.
• Manage Skills Development duties and responsibilities.
• Maintain client relationships and manage client accounts.
• Oversee client onboarding and develop onboarding plans.

The HR Consultant will meet business and HR goals by ensuring the HR function delivers a service to management and employees. This includes recruitment, induction, training and development, employee relations, regulatory compliance, and HR administration. You will work closely with senior management, serve as a partner to the business, and act as a change-agent in all value-adding initiatives. You will successfully manage and mitigate all risks from an IR perspective, through ensuring legislative compliance.

Responsibilities:

Recruitment and Induction

• Advertise vacancies, screen applications, interview applicants with the hiring manager, administer selection tests including integrity checks and references, and make recommendations for appointments.
• Ensure vacancies are filled in the shortest amount of time with the creation of correct job descriptions.
• Liaise with management on updating job specifications.
• Ensure that fair selection practices are implemented.
• Liaise with recruitment agencies where needed.
• Handle the induction of new employees including contract drafting and policy explanations.

Psychometric Assessments

• Identify the need for psychometric testing.
• Liaise with subcontractors to implement psychometric testing.
• Adhere to legislative requirements when using psychometric assessments.

Job Descriptions and Performance Management

• Conduct job analysis to determine staffing numbers, skills, and needs to meet company objectives.
• Analyse the skills and qualities required for each job and develop/revise job descriptions.
• Link job descriptions to the performance management system and compensation and benefits.
• Ensure performance management is conducted effectively by management and support management in understanding the process.
• Assist with performance evaluations.

Training and Development

• Identify skills gaps and arrange for training.
• Advise management on career development plans.
• Ensure that succession plans are implemented.

Industrial Relations

• Assist in all IR related matters.
• Handle disciplinary and grievance matters and recommend/implement appropriate disciplinary measures.
• Assist with the preparation and representation at CCMA as and when required.
• Handle retrenchments, medical boarding, sensitive conflict resolutions, performance improvement plans.
• Swiftly attend to all employee matters and practice a hands-on and proactive approach to dealing with employee matters.
• Offer professional advice to management regarding the most appropriate action to take for employee non-conformances and other performance challenges.
• Ensure the sanctions imposed on employees for misdemeanours are in line with the company’s Disciplinary Code of Conduct.
• Proactively attend to abuse of the sick leave and other absenteeism matters by extracting reports from the system.
• Analyse monthly staff movement to identify trends and concerns.
• Interpret and notify employees and management on Labour Legislation and related amendments.
• Conduct exit interviews and record findings in a report.
• Address areas of concerns identified during exit interviews with the relevant manager.

Statutory Reporting and Policies

• Communicate and handle Department of Labour inspections for all branches.
• Compile and submit Employment Equity plans and reports.
• Act as the Employment Equity Manager and prepare for and run EE Committee meetings.
• Prepare other submissions of WSP/ATR where required.
• Claim Mandatory and Discretionary grants from SETA for training.
• Develop and update policies and procedures in line with legislation.

HR Administration

• Complete all HR and recruitment administration.
• Handle all Compensation Commission and CHIETA SDL levies and matters.
• Provide information to the Payroll Administrator for new hires and terminations (provident fund, monthly submissions etc).
• Update and maintain the ESS system including keeping track of all leave, medical lay-offs etc.
• Submit reports to Management as required.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a full-function HR Generalist - Consultant.
• Tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management/Industrial and Organisational Psychology.

R35 000 - R40 000 Ctc Per Month