HR Officer Generalist

Black Pen Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR Officer-Generalist for a 6-month contract in Cape Town. This role requires a diploma in Human Resources and a minimum of 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include managing recruitment processes, labor relations consulting, and facilitating training and equity plans. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation and analytical skills, alongside proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Join us to contribute to meaningful HR initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years HR Generalist experience.
• A valid Code EB (08) drivers licence.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions in more than 2 official languages.

Responsibilities

• Managing the recruitment process including placements of advertisement and interviewing candidates.
• Provide a labour relations consulting service in line with company policies.
• Facilitate the implementation of an Employment Equity Plan.

Skills

Negotiations

Project Management

Legislative knowledge

Creative thinking

Analytical

Education

Diploma in Human Resources

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

HR Officer-Generalist (Government/HR/6 Month Contract)

Cape Town, WC, South Africa

Job Openings HR Officer-Generalist (Government/HR/6 Month Contract)

About the job HR Officer-Generalist (Government/HR/6 Month Contract)

Our client implements a wide range of conservation, educational, tourist development, research, archiving and general heritage programmes that are designed to achieve its mandate; conserve the natural and cultural resources and heritage; and promote it as a platform for critical debate and life‑long learning. Their vision is to preserve and promote themselves as an inspirational national treasure that symbolises the triumph of the human spirit over extreme adversity and injustice.

Job Location: Cape Town

Duration: 6 Months

Requirements

• Diploma in Human Resources.
• Minimum of 5 years HR Generalist experience.
• A valid Code EB (08) drivers licence.
• Computer literacy with regard to the use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions or opinions in more than 2 official languages.
• Ability to write formal correspondence/memos and undertake research.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small/big group situations to employees and stakeholders of the organisation.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages and ratios, as well as the ability to draw and interpret/analyse bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in standardized and complex situations.
  Ability to interpret and analyse a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other skills required

• Negotiations
• Project Management
• Legislative knowledge
• Creative thinking
• Analytical

Responsibilities

• Managing the recruitment process including placements of advertisement, interviewing and shortlisting candidates.
• Provide a labour relations consulting service to both management and staff in line with company policies and applicable legislation.
• Facilitate labour peace inclusive of mediation/arbitration at CCMA.
• Ensures that policies are in line with best practice and applicable legislation.
• Provide guidance/training to line managers and employees regarding PMS and monitor its application.
• Facilitate the implementation of an Employment Equity Plan and EE Report in collaboration with EE Forum.
• Coordinate training in accordance with identified needs by line managers and staff and requirements as indicated on personal development plan and training needs analysis.
• Facilitate the implementation of Workplace Skills plan and an Induction plan.
• Coordinate training in accordance with identified needs by line managers, staff and requirements as indicated on personal development plan and training needs analysis.
• Facicilate the implementation of Workplace Skills plan and an Induction Plan.
• Coordinate wellness events for staff and liaise with EWP service provider for reports and ensure delivery in line with SLA.
• Implements change and diversity management initiatives and programs.
• Work with people/customers/stakeholders/staff and show respect for their views and for them as human beings.
• Establish good relationships with customers and staff, relate well to people at all levels and build wide and effective networks.