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Business Partner Cape Town
Humankind Group
Cape Town
On-site
ZAR 450 000 - 900 000
Full time
Job summary
A leading finance organization in Cape Town is seeking a Finance Business Partner to oversee financial operations and provide strategic financial guidance. The role involves managing budgets, financial reporting, and team leadership. Candidates should possess a degree in finance or accounting and significant experience in finance management. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth.
Qualifications
- A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Significant experience in finance management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the organization’s finances, including budgeting and forecasting.
- Prepare and present financial reports to senior management.
- Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
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Cape Town, Western Cape Bonafide Human Capital (Pty) Ltd
Posted today
full-time
Finance Business partner oversees financial operations, managing budgets, and providing strategic financial guidance to ensure the organization’s financial health and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Management: Oversee the organization’s finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
- Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development of financial strategies and long‑term financial planning. Analyze financial data to support decision‑making and identify growth opportunities.
- Team Leadership: Lead and manage the finance team, providing guidance and support to ensure effective delivery of financial services, including line management of finance officers and other support staff.
- Reporting and Analysis: Prepare and present financial reports to senior management and the board. Provide insights and recommendations based on financial performance and trends.
- Risk Management: Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Ensure adherence to governance and compliance requirements.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to support business development, funding applications, and project management. Act as a liaison between finance and operational teams.
- Process Improvement: Continuously assess and improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Qualifications
- Education: A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. A professional qualification (e.g., CPA, CMA) is preferred.
- Experience: Significant experience in finance management, preferably in a business or corporate environment. Experience managing teams and projects is advantageous.
- Skills: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel).
Additional Information
Reporting Structure: The Business Finance partner typically reports to the Regional Franchise Director.
Work Environment: This role may involve working in an office setting, with occasional travel for meetings or project oversight.
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Bantry Bay, Western Cape R450000 - R900000 Y President Hotel
Posted today
About the Hotel
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 event spaces, The President Hotel is one of Cape Town’s 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 is authentic, work on a trust basis, and have a proven track record of delivering consistent growth.
The Role
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.
Qualifications & Criteria
- 10+ years senior HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a large hotel or luxury hospitality environment (essential).
Hotel HR experience is crucial 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.
Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of 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.
Key Competencies
- 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 at all levels.
Duties & Responsibilities
- 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 hotel’s 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.
Package on Offer
- 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 Town’s most iconic hotels. If you are a proven hotel HR professional ready to shape the future of The President Hotel, we would love to hear from you.
Posted 15 days ago
Permanent
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 HR 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.
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.
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Bantry Bay, Western Cape R1800000 - R2500000 Y President Hotel
Posted today
Reporting to the General Manager / Executive Committee.
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 hotel’s 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 Town’s most loved hotel.
Our values – Teamwork, Respect, Innovation, Accountability, Passion, and Integrity guide everything we do. We seek leaders who embody these values and drive them throughout the hotel.
About the Role
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 and ensure all people initiatives are aligned with the hotel’s 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.
Qualifications & Criteria
- 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 with multiple departments. 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.
- Experience building high-performing HR teams and coaching leaders.
- 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.
- Valid South African ID.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and lead the hotel’s overarching HR strategy, aligning people initiatives with business objectives.
- Oversee the HR function and ensure operational delivery and strategic alignment.
- Drive initiatives around talent acquisition, leadership development, succession planning, and workforce planning.
- Champion a high-performance culture, embedding the hotel’s 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.
Key Competencies
- Executive HR Leadership – Influence strategy at the senior management level.
- Organizational Development – Build capability and succession pipelines.
- Talent Strategy – Attract, retain, and develop top hospitality talent.
- Culture & Engagement – Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and inclusion.
- HR Analytics & Insights – Leverage data for strategic decisions.
Package on Offer
- 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 at one of Cape Town’s most iconic hotels. If you are a proven hotel HR executive ready to lead the people strategy and mentor the HR team, we want to hear from you.
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Posted today
One of our clients who offers oncology-related clinical, administrative, infrastructure, operational, and strategic business management services to aligned oncology practices across South Africa is looking for a Compliance and Reporting HR Business Partner. The role’s purpose is to ensure the Group of companies meet all statutory and strategic compliance obligations relating to Employment Equity (EE), BBBEE, Skills Development, WSP, and HR reporting. The role also serves as the primary HR business partner for Head Office employees (~50 staff), while preparing and presenting high-quality HR compliance reports and dashboards to Exco, the Board, and sub‑committees. The role will also manage the relationship with the company's external transformation partner.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a compliance calendar covering EE, BBBEE, Skills Development, and related statutory requirements.
- Prepare and submit EE reports (EEA2, EEA4) and coordinate EE Committee meetings.
- Coordinate Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) submissions to the relevant SETA.
- Support annual BBBEE verification processes: collect evidence, liaise with consultants, and coordinate inputs across HR, Finance, and Procurement.
- Track progress against compliance and transformation targets, raising risks and gaps proactively.
- Monitor legislative changes and brief the CPO and HR leadership on risks/opportunities.
- Manage SLA and working relationship with external transformation partners.
HR Reporting and Analytics
- Develop and maintain HR compliance dashboards (EE, BBBEE, Skills Development, diversity metrics, HR headcount stats).
- Ensure reports are accurate, insightful, and presentation-ready for Exco, Board, and committees.
- Translate compliance data into trends, risks, and actionable recommendations.
- Standardise HR reporting formats and support strategic workforce reporting.
- Identify opportunities to digitise, automate, and improve HR reporting and dashboards using AI, HRIS functionality, and other digital tools.
HR Business Partnering
- Act as the dedicated HR partner for Head Office employees (~50 staff).
- Provide advice and support on recruitment, onboarding, ER, performance management, and engagement.
- Support line managers with day‑to‑day people issues.
- Facilitate annual performance and remuneration processes for HO employees.
- Partner with the CPO on talent, succession, and culture initiatives at HO.
Collaboration and Governance
- Work closely with Senior HRBPs to ensure consistent HR processes.
- Collaborate with the Payroll & Benefits Manager to ensure reporting accuracy for audits and submissions.
- Liaise with Finance and Procurement for BBBEE supplier spend reporting.
- Represent HR in audits, SETA submissions, verification agency engagements, and regulatory inspections.
Requirements
- Degree or diploma in HR / Industrial Psychology (or equivalent).
- 3–7 years’ HR experience, including demonstrable exposure to compliance, reporting, and HR analytics.
Knowledge
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills (pivot tables, dashboards, reconciliations).
- Experience producing Exco/Board-level HR reports with interpretation.
- Strong knowledge of Employment Equity, BBBEE, Skills Development, and South African labour legislation.
- Practical exposure to BBBEE verification processes.
- Experience with SETA submissions (WSP/ATR).
- Ability to interpret compliance legislation and translate into practical HR processes.
- Digitally literate, with exposure to automation, AI-enabled reporting, or business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Sage People reporting).
- Experience with Sage People or another HRIS – ability to run reports, extract data, and work with system outputs (Ideal).
- High attention to detail and ability to synthesize data into meaningful insights (Ideal).
If you are interested, please apply or contact us at –
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Athlone, Western Cape R150000 - R300000 Y Synergy Frontiers
Posted today
The Human Resource Officer is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the HR department. This includes recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, HR policy implementation, performance management support, training coordination, payroll assistance, and maintaining employee records.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the recruitment process by preparing job descriptions, posting advertisements, screening candidates, and scheduling interviews.
- Organize and manage onboarding and orientation programmes for new hires.
- Maintain and update employee records and HR databases.
- Ensure timely processing of payroll inputs and benefits administration.
- Support the implementation of HR policies and procedures in compliance with labour laws and internal standards.
- Address employee queries related to HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
- Assist in performance review processes and documentation.
- Support employee engagement and welfare programs.
- Prepare HR reports as needed by management.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in the workplace.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
- Additional certifications in HR (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, or PHR) are an advantage.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in an HR role.
- Experience with HR software (e.g., HRIS systems) is preferred.
Key Skills:
- Strong knowledge of labour laws and HR best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.
Personal Attributes:
- Detail-oriented and proactive.
- Team player with a positive attitude.
- Empathetic and approachable.
Working Conditions:
- Office-based, with occasional travel to other company sites if applicable.
- Standard working hours, with flexibility for extended hours when required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From R12500,00 per month
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Bellville, Western Cape R400000 - R800000 Y The Bible Society of South Africa
Posted today
Head Office – Western Cape (Bellville)
The Bible Society of South Africa NPC (BSSA) has been translating, publishing and distributing Bibles in South Africa since 1820. The BSSA's mission is to provide affordable Bibles for everyone, in their own language and in suitable formats, so that all may experience the life-giving message of the Word.
The full-time career opportunity is currently available at the BSSA. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, detail-oriented and strong problem solver who can work in a fast-paced environment. The role involves effective management and administration of BSSA's employee relations and HR manuals, policies, programs, practices and tasks. Additionally, the HR related responsibilities also include assisting the Finance Team Lead with advanced accounting to general ledger.
Requirements:
- Preferably completed Articles with an Audit / Accounting company.
- At least five years' experience in a similar role.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office and relevant systems.
- Advanced knowledge of labour and relevant legislation.
- Experience in payroll processing.
- Knowledge of relevant financial legislation and regulations.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work independently.
- Relationship building and ability to motivate staff.
- Ability to analyse and interpret data.
- Ethics and professionalism.
- Can handle information confidentially.
- Deadline-driven and time-bound.
- Dealing with conflict / difficult situations.
- Aligning performance for success.
Skills:
- Identification of HR and financial problem areas and solving thereof.
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English & Afrikaans).
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Planning and organisational skills.
- Management of staff manual and related policies according to relevant legislations.
- Payroll processing.
Disclaimer:
By applying for this position and submitting my CV, I confirm that I have provided my personal information voluntarily and that the information is complete, accurate, and up to date, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA).
I hereby give the Bible Society of South Africa (BSSA) consent to process my personal information for recruitment and selection. I further consent to the BSSA retaining my information on its database for future employment opportunities.
Applications close on 7 November 2025
If you do not hear from us by 17 November 2025, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Milnerton, Western Cape R180000 - R600000 Y Ntice Sourcing Solutions
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We are looking for a dynamic Financial Business Partner (FBP) for our leading Retail and Services client based in Milnerton in the Cape, to act as the link between finance and operations, driving profitability, efficiency, compliance, and growth. This role combines strategic insight with hands‑on financial support to the current Financial Head in this growing Group.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
- Analyse monthly accounts and variances, providing insights to management.
- Partner with operational teams to improve efficiency and profitability.
- Prepare financial packs and ensure compliance with IFRS, policies, and audits.
- Manage cash flow, debtors, creditors, stock funding, and working capital.
- Strengthen internal controls and highlight risks with solutions.
- Support and align finance teams, providing training where needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting (CIMA/CA(SA) preferred).
- 5+ years' experience in financial analysis, management accounting, or business partnering.
- Strong financial modelling and ERP system proficiency (Keyloop, Kerridge or similar).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Automotive/dealership experience highly advantageous.
KPIs
- Timely and accurate reporting.
- Achievement of budgeted profit targets.
- Improved working capital cycles.
- Reduction in stock variances and audit findings.
- Value-adding insights to operational teams.
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Newlands, Western Cape R900000 - R1200000 Y Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken
Posted today
Position Description:
A strategic financial partner, providing insights and analysis to support decision-making by collaborating closely with non-finance stakeholders. Focused on financial planning, forecasting, performance monitoring, and identifying opportunities to optimise financial performance. A senior independent contributor capable of functioning effectively with minimum input from the Executive.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role.
- Retail sector and/or FMCG experience.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to understand and interpret key operational and financial data.
- Analytical skills, including the ability to identify trends, deviations and work with large data sets.
- Strategic thinking to align business operations to achieve improved financial results.
- Experienced in using software including MS PowerPoint, Power BI, Qlikview, SQL and Sage 200 or similar.
- Strong business acumen and willingness to question and challenge ideas.
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