HR Manager

University of Cape Town Lung Institute; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare institution in Cape Town is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to manage recruitment processes, oversee employment contracts, and ensure compliance with labour laws. The position is full-time on a 12-month fixed-term contract, requiring 3 – 5 years of HR experience, including knowledge of SAGE payroll and relevant legislation. This role is crucial for driving employee engagement and supporting HR initiatives within the organization.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in an HR Generalist function.
• Previous work experience with SAGE payroll is advantageous.
• Extensive knowledge of BCEA, LRA, EEA, and applicable acts.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes across all business units.
• Oversee and advise on offers and employment contracts.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation and statutory reporting.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

SAGE payroll

Labour relations legislation knowledge

CCMA experience

MS Office proficiency

Health and Safety experience

Job description

POSITION INFO

Minimum Requirements

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in an HR Generalist function
• Previous work experience with SAGE payroll highly advantageous
• Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, such as BCEA, LRA, EEA and applicable acts, coupled with extensive exposure on labour relations matters
• CCMA experience (an advantage)
• Demonstrated experience in providing people solutions across the full suite of Human Resource managerial disciplines
• Health and Safety experience
• Proficiency in MS Office

Responsibilities Include (but not limited to)

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes across all business units
• Support managers with job profiles, job ads, interview processes, and candidate selection
• Oversee Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding
• Oversee and advise on offers, employment contracts
• Conduct exit interviews and analyse turnover trends
• Manage payroll processes and employee data
• Ensure accurate loading of new employees, salary adjustments, bonuses, and terminations
• Address payroll queries and resolve discrepancies timeously
• Maintain salary information, benchmarking, and remuneration records
• Prepare statutory documentation (UI19s, service certificates, etc.)
• Coordinate separation processes and employee exits
• Manage HR reporting and ensure data accuracy
• Maintain records for staff certifications, registrations, and equipment issued
• Advise management and employees on labour relations matters
• Manage disciplinary, grievance, and appeal processes
• Conduct investigations, draft charges, and coordinate disciplinary hearings
• Represent the company at CCMA and Labour Court when required
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation and statutory reporting (EE, BBBEE, etc.)
• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and SOPs
• Support initiatives to improve compliance and governance standards
• Coach managers on performance appraisals and employee development
• Ensure annual performance reviews are conducted across the organization
• Manage SETA-related activities and training reporting
• Identify training needs and coordinate learning initiatives
• Oversee succession planning and retention strategies
• Act as Health & Safety Officer and liaise with external service providers
• Coordinate health and safety meetings, audits, and compliance activities
• Drive employee engagement, wellness, and culture-building initiatives
• Support change management and organisational development initiatives
• Manage ad-hoc HR projects as required

Additional Information

• This position will be based in Mowbray, Cape Town
• 12 months Fixed Term Contract
• Full-Time position, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Closing Date

31st January 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date,