HR / PEOPLE PRACTITIONER (TECH INDUSTRY) - CENTURY CITY & HYBRID

DO MORE Placements; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a People Practitioner to enhance HR operations in a dynamic environment. The role demands a proactive HR generalist who excels in recruitment and employee engagement. With a focus on operational excellence and compliance, the practitioner will directly influence the people strategy within a tech-driven team. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and relevant HR experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in HR, preferably in a fast-paced setting.
• Hands-on recruitment experience, especially for digital/tech talent.
• Knowledge of labour law and HR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end hiring processes, including job briefs and interviews.
• Own the employee lifecycle for a team of ~200.
• Ensure HR operations align with local labour laws.

Skills

HR Compliance

Recruitment

Organisational Skills

People Experience

Education

Degree or diploma in HR

Industrial Psychology

Tools

HR reporting platforms

Jira

Confluence

Job description

We're on the lookout for a People Practitioner to support the daily people operations in a high-performance, tech-led business unit. You’ll work closely with the People Business Partner to deliver effective HR solutions that scale with the team—focusing on recruitment, compliance, employee engagement, and operational excellence.

If you’re an HR generalist who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced setting, and cares deeply about people experience, this role is for you.

What You’ll Be Doing :

Recruitment & Talent Support

Lead end-to-end hiring processes : job briefs, sourcing, screening, interviews, offers

Use creative direct sourcing strategies to attract high-quality digital and business talent

Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure strong candidate pipelines and smooth onboarding

Champion inclusive hiring aligned with transformation and DEI objectives

Track progress and performance using internal systems and reporting tools

People Operations & Admin

Own the employee lifecycle for a ~200-person team : contracts, onboarding, offboarding, changes, and updates

Ensure HR records and employee files are accurate, complete, and compliant

Support the People Business Partner on performance cycles, development planning, and ER processes

Provide accurate input for payroll, benefits, and organisational changes

Compliance & Development

Assist in ensuring HR operations align with local labour laws and internal policies

Support B-BBEE and Skills Development initiatives, including :

Coordinating learnerships, training tracking, and vendor engagement

Gathering evidence and tracking spend for audit purposes

Assisting with Employment Equity reporting and committee coordination

People Experience & Culture

Contribute to a great onboarding journey and ongoing employee support

Help plan and deliver wellness, engagement, and culture-building initiatives

Process & Reporting

Maintain and improve templates, tools, and HR documentation using platforms like Confluence

Keep dashboards and reporting up to date : hiring, headcount, attrition, compliance

Recommend and implement process improvements for a smoother, more consistent people experience

Operational & Safety Support

Help ensure a safe, compliant, and well-supported working environment in partnership with Facilities and Safety Officers

Requirements

What You’ll Bring :

3–5 years’ HR experience, ideally in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Hands-on recruitment experience, especially sourcing digital / tech talent

Working knowledge of :

Labour law and HR compliance

Employment Equity & B-BBEE principles

Skills development plans and SETA processes

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Comfortable with HR systems, recruitment tools, and payroll coordination

Clear communicator, proactive mindset, and a collaborative, solution-focused approach

Bonus Points If You Have :

A degree or diploma in HR, Industrial Psychology, or related

Certification in EE, B-BBEE, or Labour Relations

Experience using digital tools like Jira, Confluence , or HR reporting platforms

Competitive salary with room to grow

Smart tools and digital workflows to support your impact

High-exposure role with direct input into people operations and strategy

Culture-first mindset – work with a team that values collaboration, growth, and inclusion

Requirements

What You’ll Bring : 3–5 years’ HR experience, ideally in a fast-paced, high-growth environment Hands-on recruitment experience, especially sourcing digital / tech talent Working knowledge of : Labour law and HR compliance Employment Equity & B-BBEE principles Skills development plans and SETA processes Strong administrative and organisational skills Comfortable with HR systems, recruitment tools, and payroll coordination Clear communicator, proactive mindset, and a collaborative, solution-focused approach Bonus Points If You Have : A degree or diploma in HR, Industrial Psychology, or related Certification in EE, B-BBEE, or Labour Relations Experience using digital tools like Jira, Confluence, or HR reporting platforms