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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 the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town, is seeking a suitable HR Officer to join their team. The main purpose of the Human Resources Officer function is to support and contribute to the overall achievement of the strategic goals of the Human Resources department in accordance with company policies and statutory legislation. Furthermore, take ownership of the talent acquisition process from start to finish, provide support and advisory services in terms of Industrial Relations, deliver high quality Human Resources products, projects, HR Administration, analytics and reporting.

Recruiter: Persona Staff

Job Ref: CPT /H

Date posted: Friday, September 19, 2025

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

• 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 are in conjunction with the required skill set.
• Ensure all relevant recruitment documentation is completed accurately and in full and pre-employment checks are completed (e.g., Employment Reference Checks, Application Forms, Recruitment Checklist Forms).
• Ensure 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 the Employment Equity Plan.
• Ensure job descriptions and performance management documents are in place and maintained for each employee.
• Ensure 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 all HR-related matters are dealt with according to HR processes and applicable legislation.
• Educate and provide training to management and the workforce regarding policies, processes and work-related changes.
• Liaise with management regarding absenteeism and advise on appropriate actions or solutions.
• Industrial Relations
• Act as a first line advisor to management and employees on disciplinary, grievance, and related matters.
• Assist management with misconduct and incapacity investigations and ensure managers implement corrective action as advised.
• Ensure discipline is maintained and applied fairly and consistently.
• Provide support to management in managing performance and assist in planning to resolve performance problems.
• Arrange and ensure disciplinary, appeal and grievance hearings are scheduled and managers are prepared for hearings.
• Reports and Administration
• Ensure HR Reports are accurate and updated weekly (e.g., Recruitment Tracker, IR Report, Excellence Cup Report).
• Maintain up-to-date personnel files in line with LRA stipulations.
• Ensure probation and performance reviews are updated monthly and documentation is received from managers.
• HR Projects
• Assist with various HR projects and ensure managers understand processes through training, coaching and mentoring.
• Other duties
• Perform ad hoc tasks as required.

To apply, please send your CV to the email/contact provided. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within 48 hours, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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• Mid-Senior level

• Part-time

• Human Resources
• Industries: Advertising Services

• Prepare job descriptions and post job advertisements.
• Manage the hiring process for all entry level jobs, including interviews and selection.
• Assist with orientation and training for new staff members.

• Provide counselling on company policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and disciplinary processes.

• Assist in performance appraisal processes.
• Develop effective onboarding plans.
• Create and implement training and development programs.

• Collaborate with payroll clerk to ensure timely payment for employees.

• Attend disciplinary and grievance hearings.
• Promote a positive work environment by countering toxic employee behaviour like gossiping etc.

• Attend IR meetings and attend hearings.

• Proven experience in an HR officer, administrator, or similar role.
• Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of HR systems is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ethical and reliable character.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, social studies, or a relevant field (additional training is advantageous).
• If you are passionate about HR, efficient, and approachable, we invite you to join our team and contribute to making our company an excellent place to work.

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to support our business across South Africa and globally. They will be a key point of contact within the business bringing an enthusiastic, positive, and proactive approach that reflects and contributes to our values. They will have a no job too small or big attitude and will contribute to HR efforts and strategic initiatives that seek to optimize a positive team member experience and a future-facing working environment through responsibilities that include;

What you will do

• Contribute to the delivery of the HR Strategy and our People and Place goals and objectives for all our regions.
• Undertaking special projects as assigned by the Senior HR Manager applying transformational HR practices and approaches that add value and contribute to business success and growth.
• Be proactive and self-motivated in developing knowledge and understanding of employment law, practices, and appropriate procedures across the territories within which we operate.
• Provide day-to-day HR support and advice for all clients including recruitment, on-boarding, off-boarding, payroll, compensation analysis, family leave, performance management, and reporting/analytics.
• Supporting people managers and team members by advising on QCIC policies and procedures and assisting in and managing employee relations cases and issues.
• Managing end-to-end family and other leave processes e.g., planned/ unplanned absence, maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, etc.
• Support, facilitate, and deliver the end-to-end process around recruitment and onboarding activities, working closely with our talent acquisition team, hiring managers, and recruitment agencies.
• Participation in and supporting the HR and Strategic Initiatives functions with special projects that enhance the overall employee experience and help foster a positive, supportive working environment and culture e.g. employee engagement, learning and development, employer branding, and future-facing facilities and workspaces.
• Administration of transactions and maintaining records related to legal compliance matters e.g. visa processing & global mobility processes, health and safety, and fair employment.
• Acting as a positive ambassador for the business and our people, striving to demonstrate every day how the value that forward thinking and creative HR approaches contribute to business success and are critical to creating an exceptional team member experience.

What we are looking for

• 5 years experience as an HR Manager at a senior level and able to demonstrable good practice approach and procedures, as well as a solid employment law knowledge base.
• Experience in supporting HR efforts for employees that are based in regions within and outside of South Africa- e.g. US/HK/UK.
• Experience in collaborating across multiple functions and operating within a wider matrixed environment and global context.
• Experience in undertaking transactional HR administrative work, including data entry and transactions within HRM systems where attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
• Willingness to learn, being solution orientated and curious with an appetite to continually review and improve processes.
• Ability to be discreet and professional and maintain confidentiality of information with strong client relationship management skills.
• Ability to operate within a fast, dynamic, and ever-evolving environment calmly and professionally.
• A friendly, helpful, and positive personality with the ability to build strong, positive working relationships with our businesses and across the wider QCIC landscape.

NB: The successful candidate will be required to pass our security screening procedures and those of our clients.

Job title : Human Resources Manager

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : September 21, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Job Description

Employee Relations (ER) & Industrial Relations (IR)

HR Compliance & Reporting

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Attendance & HR Administration

Learning & Development

Employee Engagement & Support

Contract & Document Management

Performance Management

Qualifications

Proven experience in :

Desirable Attributes

• 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, 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.

• 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,  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.

• 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,  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.