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ROCKBlue is seeking a Human Resources (HR) Assistant to join our dynamic non-profit organization.As HR Assistant you would be assisting the Human Resources Manager in overseeing all aspects of human resources practices and processes. You will have a big part in ensuring ROCKBlue has a happy and productive working environment where all team members communicate openly. Besides the learning experience, you will help us grow our Africa operations, your list of professional contacts, and have fun while doing it This position will look great on your resume and will be the perfect stepping stone to take your career to the next level.

ROCKBlue is a nonprofit that aims to solve the growing gap between reliable water supply and accelerating urban demand by leveraging its large network of highly experienced specialists. We focus on strengthening the ability of water and sanitation utilities to provide these services to the poorest individuals in cities and towns across the developing world. As HR Assistant, you will directly and indirectly assist ROCKBlue in reaching its mission, impacting the lives of millions of people. Within our organization you will learn invaluable communication skills and work with a diverse group of people, situated around the world. The small nature of our organization offers many opportunities for advancement as well as exposure to all business activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the HR Manager
• Maintain ROCKBlue's HR office filing system on Google Drive
• Assist with the recruitment process by advertising open positions, identifying candidates by combing through CVs and scheduling screening interviews
• Working with division directors, assessing human resources needs (i.e. team members) for ROCKBlue and helping with and Assist with the onboarding process to ensure smooth transition of new team members into ROCKBlue
• Complete termination paperwork and exit interview if required
• Ad hoc assistance as needed

Requirements and Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field, and/or experience as an HR Assistant will count in your favor, but is not required
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Weekly activity planning (and desired achievements) as well as progress reporting
• Excellent communications, interpersonal, organization and collaboration skills
• The ability to multitask, manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and learn new systems, processes and skills
• Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to build respectful relationships with colleagues from different cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds
• Software skills with a preference for Google Workspace, and the ability to learn Trello, Slack and Clockify
• A stable Internet connection

Time commitment: 20 Hours per month

Remuneration: This is a VOLUNTEER position

Job Type: Part-time

Application Question(s):

• Please confirm you understand that this is a pro-bono, volunteer role.

Education:

• Bachelors (Preferred)

Experience:

• HR Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Manager to lead and manage all aspects of our human resources function. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving the people agenda aligning HR strategies with business goals and fostering a positive inclusive and compliant workplace culture. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong operational capabilities and a deep understanding of South African labor laws and HR best practices.

This is a hybrid role working days per week in the office.

• Provide insights and recommendations to improve HR processes and support business growth.
• Participate in strategic planning and change management initiatives.
• Analyse HR metrics and prepare reports on turnover recruitment engagement and training.
• Promote employee wellbeing through training resources and support programs.
• Manage the current team across admin and TA.
• Oversee the TA and onboarding process.
• Act as a trusted advisor to employees and management on HR-related matters.
• Resolve conflicts and grievances professionally ensuring fair treatment and adherence to company policies.
• Champion employee engagement initiatives and diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.
• Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development programs.
• Ensure compliance with South African labor laws including BCEA LRA EEA and POPIA.
• Develop update and communicate HR policies and procedures.
• Review and manage compensation structures benefits and rewards programs.

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field (Masters preferred).
• A minimum of 10 years experience in the Human Resources field and a minimum of 5 years managing an HR team.
• Experience with Dayforce HRIS is desirable.
• Experience in an M&A environment is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices in South Africa.
• Proven experience in recruitment, employee relations and policy development.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate organizational change and foster linkages between business objectives and human resources activities.
• Strong motivator and visionary with high energy and drive accompanied by clear purposeful and frequent communications.
• Must have the ability to bring immediate credibility to the human resources function through professional qualifications and leadership skills as well as project the highest levels of integrity.
• Demonstrated strategic planning and strong communication & presentation skills.
• Effective listening skills with flexibility in approach to solutions.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making and organizational skills.
• Capable of managing multiple demands and priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage to deadline.
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills.

Certified as a Great Place to Work Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture engineering and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe Woolpert makes a real difference at home and addition to offering competitive pay we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits including :

• Diverse experiences : Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
• Freedom to work program : Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program : Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible vacation
• Career development : Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health life vision and dental insurance : Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time fitness reimbursement pet insurance identity protection technology stipend employee assistance program and more : Choose the benefits that work best for you.

Level up your career with Woolpert. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!

Woolpert is looking for supportive goal-oriented and career-minded individuals who are or are looking to become industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us youll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.

Our vision: Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

To all agencies: Please no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms / employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via-email the internet or in any form and / or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert unless such search firms / employment agencies were engaged by Woolerts Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolperts applicant process is hired no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Posted Salary Range

ZAR R - ZAR R / Yr.

Required Experience :

Manager

• Employee Relations
• Succession Planning
• Employee Evaluation
• Human Resources Management
• Lean
• Lean Management
• Benefits Administration
• HRIS
• Payroll
• Employment & Labor Law
• Human Resources
• Manufacturing

Employment Type: Unclear

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Qualifications

• 4 - 5 years of experience in HR. With at least 2 years' experience in a Managerial Role.
• In depth knowledge of labour law inclusive of BCEA and other legislations and HR best practices.
• Own vehicle and valid driver's license.
• Experience in a unionised environment is essential.
• People oriented and results driven.
• Knowledge of HR and payroll systems and databases.
• Excellent organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities.

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Cultivate sound employee relationships and manage labour relations by addressing demands, grievances, conflict resolution, disciplinary hearings, actions, and investigations. Handling of all CCMA Matters.
• Effectively lead and execute activities across the HR value chain (e.g. job design and grading framework, Recruitment & Selection, Talent Management (retention, succession), Performance Management, Culture, Training & Development and Leadership Development).
• Managing Talent Management initiatives from entry level i.e. Learnerships through to graduate programs, internal talent development and employee value proposition for external attraction.
• Assess training requirements, as well as monitoring and managing group Learning and development initiatives inclusive of a leadership development framework.
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, and procedures across the organisation.
• Manage the full employee life cycle.
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.
• Maintain the pay and benefit programs.
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management.
• Ensure the successful onboarding process of candidates, provide clarity and connection for employees so their roles serve the overall business vision.
• Develop maintain and review HR policies and procedures ensuring that they are in line with company and legislative requirements.
• Maintain a work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions with KPIs for all positions.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the operational HR teams in support of the optimalization or delivery of the Human resources strategy.
• Drive and support implementation of Employment Equity report and Strategy.
• Drive and support BBBEE strategy.
• Accountable for overseeing the Workplace skills plan and Annual Training Report
• Analyse HR statistics and metrics for employee performance, turnover, retention, cost per hire etc.

• Legal Compliance
• Pay
• Resource Management
• Clarity
• Conflict
• Grievances
• Turnover
• Talent Management
• HR Policies
• Conflict Resolution
• Decision-Making
• Onboarding
• Business Strategy
• Performance Management
• Metrics
• Problem Solving
• Statistics
• Human Resources Databases
• Payroll
• Strategy
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Design
• Business Communication
• Training
• Management

REQUIREMENTS

• 3 Years related Human Resources experience.
• B-Com in Human Resources Management.
• Sound understanding of applicable legislation including but not limited to LRA, BCEA, EE, SDL, OHSA & MIBCO stipulations.
• Have in-depth knowledge of all aspects of Human Resources Management principles, best practices and procedures
• The ability to compile and report on current and new HR Metrics as per business requirements.
• Excellent working knowledge in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc).
• Be flexible, adaptable, able and willing to modify activities and direction with an ever-changing business environment.

• Talent Acquisition

  Responsible for the entire employee life cycle process for new staff members at all levels for the Company, including recruitment, selection and onboarding. Liaise with management regarding interviews and ensure that interview guides utilised is in conjunction with the required skill set.

  Ensure all relevant recruitment documentation is completed accurately and in full and pre-employment checks are completed, these include but are not limited to: Employment Reference Checks, Application Forms and Recruitment Checklist Forms.

  Ensure that the recruitment documentation is submitted and completed in a timely manner for sign-off by the Human Resources Manager.

  Build a business relationship and work closely with approved Recruitment Agencies ensuring that recruitment is completed within the given timeframe.

  Ensure that the right person is recruited at the right time for the right job in accordance with applicable legislation and in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan.

  Ensure job descriptions and performance management documents are in place and maintained for each employee.

  Ensure that the correct termination process is adhered to and all relevant documentation is completed accurately and submitted for sign-off by the Human Resources Manager.

• Human Resources Advisory Services

  Assist management regarding probation and performance review periods.

  Act in an advisory capacity to management and the workforce, ensuring that all HR related matters are dealt with according to the HR processes and in accordance with applicable legislation.

  Educate and provide training to management and the workforce regarding policies, processes and work-related changes.

  Liaise with management regarding absenteeism and act in an advisory capacity regarding the appropriate action to be taken or appropriate solution to the problem.

• Industrial Relations

  Act as a first line advisor to management and employees in terms of all disciplinary, (progressive and corrective), and grievance matters.

  Assist management with misconduct and incapacity investigations. Ensure that managers implement corrective action as advised.

  Ensure that discipline is maintained and applied fairly and consistently in the workplace.

  Provide support to management in managing performance and assist in the analysis of plans to resolve any identified performance problems.

  Arrange and ensure disciplinary, appeal and grievance hearings are scheduled and managers are adequately prepared for the hearings.

• Reports and Administration

  Ensure that all HR Reports are accurate, updated and maintained on a weekly basis, these include but are not limited to: Recruitment Tracker, IR Report, Elto Towers Excellence Cup Report and any other report/s as and when required.

  Ensure that all personnel files are up to date with applicable information as per LRA stipulations.

  Ensure that all probation / performance reviews are updated on a monthly basis and that all relevant documentation is received from the respective managers.

• HR Projects

  Assist with various HR projects and ensure managers understand the processes by training, coaching and mentoring.

• Perform ad hoc tasks as and when required.

Background on the Company

IGT Solutions is an international organisation established in 1998, with 100% focus on customer experience and is the market leader in the travel and tourism industry. IGT Solutions focuses on providing excellent BPO and IT services and has a global footprint consisting of 25 delivery centers, operating in 13 different countries around the world.

Mode: Work from Office

To provide efficient and effective HR administrative support to the Company and HR Department. This role is primarily operational, with a strong focus on administrative duties. The HR Administrator will also collaborate with the HR Manager on various projects.

1. General HR and Reporting
2. On boarding and Induction
3. Probation Review Management
4. Terminations and Exit Interviews
5. Engagement
6. Employment Equity (EE)

• Diploma in Human Resources or related qualification.
• 2–4 years’ experience as an HR Administrator.
• Experience in a BPO environment.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• High attention to detail with a strong follow-through.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate Excel is essential for this role).
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Professional, approachable, and well-presented.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship or marital status, and to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.

Company Description

Dunlop is a globally recognized tyre brand with over 130 years of history, renowned for developing quality tyres and innovative vehicle safety and performance solutions. The company's state-of-the-art manufacturing plant is located in Ladysmith, South Africa, and its products are distributed through the Dunlop Zone network in South Africa and Dunlop distributors throughout Africa. Dunlop is committed to unparalleled quality, precision, and customer service, adhering to the highest performance and safety standards.

This is a full-time on-site role for a Human Resources Generalist located in Durban. As the HR Generalist you will play a pivotal role in driving HR excellence across our services area of the business. This is a strategic and operational role that blends hands-on HR generalist responsibilities with high-level business partnering.

You will be the first point of contact for HR matters, working closely with line managers, support workforce planning, and ensure seamless business administration. Your role will be instrumental in fostering a high-performance culture, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance with labor legislation.

You’ll also lead initiatives in talent acquisition, onboarding, and succession planning, while championing employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive HR professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is passionate about making a measurable impact.

• Relevant Degree


• Preferred: Honours’ Degree

• 3 - 5 years in HR Business Partner or HR related experience


• Experience in manufacturing environment will be advantageous.

• Analytical problem resolution.


• Communication skills.


• Ability to manage processes and systems under high pressure.


• Strong negotiation, interpersonal skills, strategic decision-making.


• Systems: MS Office, SAP.

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Closing date: 05 October 2025

Job title : Human Resources Manager

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : October 08, 2025

Job Summary: To develop and establish proactive Human Resources function that actively supports the Resort in achieving its business goals. To manage a team of motivated and well-trained individuals. Is responsible for operating within the policies and procedures as known and set out in the operating manual.

• Manage the day to day activities in the Human Resources department and ensure that the highest levels of service are maintained at all times.
• Maintain a high level of personal service with all colleagues and suppliers of the business.
• Counsel employees objectively and impartially on employment issues and personal issues where required.
• Oversee and supervise the production of all Human Resources administration, supporting and guiding the Human Resources team to process data promptly and accurately.
• Produce Human Resources reports and statistics, analyze results and take necessary follow up action.
• Monitor and administer the Human Resources / Payroll software.
• Oversee the co-ordination and administration of employee performance reviews.
• Co-ordinate the annual salary increase and bonus process.
• Conduct annual salary and benefits surveys to ensure remuneration packages are competitive in the marketplace.
• Develop and implement meaningful employee communication, engagement and recognition programs that maximize employee awareness of the One&Only brand, the Resort’s vision, mission and guiding principles.
• Implement corporate driven Human Resources initiatives.
• Implement and ensure on-going effectiveness of communication within the business.
• To manage and implement the policies and procedures required to ensure the business operates smoothly.
• To establish and nurture strong links with all heads of department and line colleagues to ensure the optimum level of performance remains.
• Take personal responsibility for any colleague situations, seeing the situation through to the solution, or correctly and completely handing over to the General Manager, only if a solution is not attainable.
• Bring to management’s attention any pressing issues that might be affecting the performance of colleagues and ultimately the business.
• Keep Human Resources policies and procedures updated, and communicated as appropriate, ensuring local legal compliance.
• To ensure that exit interviews are completed for all leavers and to compile and to distribute the findings in order to find any common denominators that need to be addressed.
• To provide an internal consultancy service to management on all employee relations matters.

• Control the Human Resources budget ensuring that costs do not exceed budget.
• Sign off monthly payroll.
• Ensure departmental compliance with head count levels and operational requirements.
• Participate in financial review meetings.as required
• Ensure energy and costs saving measures for the department are implemented and evaluated.

• Ensure that Resort and statutory health and safety standards are maintained at all times.
• Maintain a satisfactory conduct of health and safety, fire and emergency procedures in line with the Security Manager.

• In conjunction with the Training Manager, carry out a regular training needs analysis and to develop training plans in line with the business objectives.
• In conjunction with management, ear mark key players within the business for succession plans, ensuring their development to reach business goals.
• Ensure all new employees, trainees or those on a departmental familiarization program are properly introduced to the working of the department and receive comprehensive and accurate training.

• Ensure the constant flow of information through all areas.
• To hold monthly communication meetings with colleagues and to ensure all relevant information is communicated to the management.
• To assist and participate in all communication meetings in order to discuss all new changes and practices taking place and discuss any problems or suggestions in the department.

• To recommend updates of business policies and procedure, in order to maintain high standards and provide the best possible service to clients, and implement improvements where required.
• To oversee any complaints or problem solving within the department, and to be available to offer guidance or assistance where necessary.
• Be familiar with the colleagues handbook, house rules and have the necessary IR knowledge.
• To ensure disciplinary action is followed out within the guidelines of the South African labour law.
• Implement and drive Employment Equity and related BBBEE scorecards within the Resort.
• To be fully conversant with the companies policies and procedures.
• To attend any meetings and training sessions as defined by management.
• To complete any reasonable request from Management.
• Attend the CCMA in representation of the Resort.

Must have :

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management or related
• 4 – 5 years’ experience within a similar role
• Experience in administering Sage VIP and TrackTeck
• Desirable / Beneficial
• Experience in SAP Success Factors
• Transformational / Culture Management
• Human Resources jobs

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Our client, based in Spartan, Kempton Park, Gauteng is seeking a skilled Human Resources Generalist to support the Director of HR in driving people initiatives, fostering a positive and productive work environment, and maintaining strong collaboration across the business. This role requires hands-on involvement in all key HR functions, with a particular focus on Industrial Relations within a unionised environment.

Industrial Relations

• Provide advice and support to managers and employees in line with labour legislation and company policy.
• Manage disciplinary processes, enquiries, and policy reviews.
• Represent the business at CCMA/bargaining council matters.
• Facilitate union engagements, conflict resolution, and maintain constructive relationships with shop stewards and union officials.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from advertising roles to conducting reference checks.
• Ensure compliance with EE and BBBEE requirements.
• Coordinate onboarding documentation, employee files, and system updates.
• Support new hires with smooth integration into the business.

Talent Management

• Partner with HRBPs on employee development plans.
• Support learning and development initiatives and succession planning.
• Drive diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement activities.
• Maintain performance reviews and talent grids.

HR Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
• Update organograms, HR reports, and ensure compliance with internal processes.
• Support global and local HR projects.

HR Events & Employee Engagement

• Assist in planning wellness days, long-service awards, year-end functions, and benefits roadshows.

• Degree in HR Management and/or Industrial Labour Relations.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• 6-8 years' HR Generalist experience (experience in a global/multinational environment advantageous).
• Proven experience handling CCMA/bargaining council cases.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

• Approachable with excellent people skills.
• Strong communication, listening, and negotiation abilities.
• Collaborative team player who engages across all levels of the business.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.

• Associate

• Full-time

• Human Resources
• Chemical Manufacturing

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Summary

Involvement in all HR and administrative aspects, acting as an interface at all levels, to ensure the operational and administrative management of Human Resources and office activities, in compliance with Group policies and local labor laws.

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Manage the full recruitment cycle: job definition, job posting, candidate screening, interviews, job offer, pre-employment checks;
• Coordinate and monitor onboarding programs for new hires;
• Promote and animate the employee integration;
• Ensure alignment of new hires with Group culture and values.

Skills Development and Training

• Identify training needs in collaboration with managers;
• Ensure completion of mandatory training courses and their renewals when required;
• Monitor the training plan, budgets, and outcomes;
• Ensure accurate record-keeping of training activities for reporting purposes.

Payroll and Benefits Administration

• Liaise with the payroll service provider, ensuring timely and accurate payroll and benefits administration;
• Prepare monthly payroll input and reconciliations for Finance approval;
• Oversee payroll and benefit-related tasks for new joiners and leavers;
• Respond to payroll, benefits and employee relation queries;
• Coordinate all benefit renewals across the full organisation;
• Ensure the smooth running of all compensation and benefits schemes including (but not limited to) medical insurances, group life cover, retirement annuity, benefits renewals, benchmarking schemes and issue resolution.

HR Administration and Office Management Support

• Manage employee administration: contracts, amendments, personnel files, leave and absence tracking;
• Maintain HR database/digital systems for reporting and audits;
• Manage the HR-related administration and induction of new joiners, including payroll and benefits set-up, HR data completion;
• Manage the HR-related administration of leavers, including exit interviews and return of company equipment;
• Manage all the administration of terminations, transfers, promotions;
• Support Managers in addressing and resolving labour relations issues;
• Manage and follow up the performance appraisal process;
• Assist in coordinating talent reviews and succession planning inputs;
• Maintain and update company HR policies, procedures, guidelines, and best practices, in line with Group standards and local requirements;
• Initiate, facilitate, and draft all documents relating to disciplinary inquiries, poor work performance, incapacity and grievances;
• Provide monthly and periodical HR related reports;
• Control departmental expenditure within agreed budgets; in coordination with Finance;
• Assist with any other HR projects and interventions as required;
• Contribute to the organisation of internal events (seminars, team-building, social events).

Technical skills

• Expert knowledge of HR related legislation, compliance and regulations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities autonomously
• High sense of confidentiality and integrity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Soft skills

• Ability to identify issues quickly and propose effective solutions
• Assertiveness with strong negotiation and persuasion skills
• Excellent planning, organisational and time-management skills
• Team spirit and ability to foster collaboration

Education: Degree in Human Resources

Experience: 3 - 5 years in a generalist HR role, ideally within a small subsidiary or SME. Experience in the Energy, Engineering, or Construction industry would be an advantage