HR Generalist

Watershed Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in South Africa is seeking an HR Generalist to support the HR Director and Manager in recruitment, onboarding, and talent management. The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of HR experience and strong knowledge of South African labour legislation. Responsibilities include providing IR support, managing union engagement, and maintaining accurate HRIS records. This role offers a negotiable package up to R40,000 plus benefits, including medical aid and provident fund.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Provident Fund

Qualifications

• 4–8 years’ HR Generalist experience, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Proven experience in CCMA/Bargaining Council matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide IR support including disciplinary processes and representation.
• Manage union engagement and conflict resolution.
• Coordinate onboarding and maintain HRIS and records.
• Prepare HR reports and assist with HR projects.

Skills

Organisational Skill

Talent Management

Compliance

Problem-solving

Conflict Resolution

Education

Degree in HR Management / Industrial Relations

Job description

Job Title

HR Generalist (EE)

Location: Montague Gardens, Cape Town

Package: Negotiable up to R40 000 + Medical Aid & Provident Fund (R45500 CTC P/M)

Role Purpose

Support the HR Director and HR Manager in delivering end-to-end HR generalist services, contributing to a positive, compliant, and engaged workplace. The role covers Recruitment, Onboarding, Talent Management, HR Administration and Industrial Relations within a unionised environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide IR support including disciplinary processes and CCMA/Bargaining Council representation
• Manage union engagement, monthly meetings and conflict resolution
• End-to-end recruitment, ensuring EE & BBBEE compliance
• Coordinate onboarding and maintain accurate HRIS and employee records
• Support talent management, performance reviews, development plans and engagement initiatives
• Prepare HR reports and assist with HR projects and events

Requirements

• Degree in HR Management / Industrial Relations (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation
• 4–8 years’ HR Generalist experience (multinational exposure advantageous)
• Proven experience in CCMA/Bargaining Council matters
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and organisational skills

Skillset Required

• Organisational Skill
• Coo
• Cto
• Talent Management
• Erp
• Compliance
• Problem-solving
• Presentation
• Conflict Resolution