HR Practitioner

Nambiti Technologies; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury estate management company is seeking a Senior HR Practitioner to oversee the full HR function including monthly payroll processing. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in HR with a strong understanding of South African Labour legislation, particularly in payroll management. Proficiency in Sage VIP Payroll and HRIS systems is required, along with operational strength and attention to detail. This role is critical for maintaining compliance and service excellence within a high-end estate environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant HR experience, managing payroll.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of HRIS and payroll systems.
• In-depth knowledge of South African Labour legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full HR function and end-to-end monthly payroll.
• Ensure compliance with HR and payroll-related legislation.
• Oversee employee relations management and training initiatives.

Skills

Operational strength

Detail-oriented

Payroll management

HR compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Human Resource Management

Tools

Sage VIP Payroll

Sage HR

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Seeking a Senior, hands‑on HR Practitioner to manage the full HR function and end‑to‑end monthly payroll in a high‑end, service‑driven estate environment.

The successful candidate must be operationally strong, highly detail‑oriented, and confident working independently while partnering closely with senior management. The role is critical to maintaining compliance, service excellence standards, and employee experience within a luxury estate setting.

Core Deliverables (Non‑Negotiable)

Human Resources (Generalist – Full Lifecycle)

• End‑to‑end recruitment lifecycle:
  • Job descriptions, advertising, screening, shortlisting
  • Interview coordination and participation
  • Reference checks, background checks, and security vetting
• Drafting and issuing employment contracts and offer letters
• Structured onboarding and induction aligned to estate service standards
• Employee relations management:
  • Disciplinary and grievance processes
  • HR advisory to management and employees
• Ensure compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) and Employment Equity Act (EEA)
• Attend to site and compliance audits from the Department of Labour.
• Manage and represent in CCMA and related external Labour forums, including preparation, documentation, and attendance
• Advise management on dispute risk, case outcomes, and preventative employee relations strategies
• HR policy drafting, review, and implementation
• Performance management administration
• Training needs identification and coordination
• HRIS and employee records management (preferably Sage HR)
• Leave, attendance, and absenteeism management
• Statutory reporting:
  • Employment Equity
  • Skills Development (WSPs/ATRs) with the relevant SETA
• Manage Compensation Commissioner registrations and annual declarations
• Administer Injury on Duty (IOD) cases, including:
  • Incident reporting
  • Investigations
  • Documentation submission
  • Liaison with medical providers and the Compensation Fund
• Ensure accurate record‑keeping and legislative compliance for all occupational injury matters
• Manage employee terminations in line with Labour legislation and internal procedures
• Ensure accurate payroll processing of terminations and final payments
• Conduct and document exit interviews
• Analyse exit data and provide feedback to management to support retention and workforce planning
• Ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with POPIA

Payroll Management (Critical Requirement)

• Full monthly payroll processing using Sage VIP Payroll
• Management of payroll data including:
  • New appointments and terminations
  • Salary adjustments
  • Overtime and shift calculations
  • Deductions and benefits administration
• Statutory and third‑party submissions:
  • PAYE, UIF, SDL
  • Medical aid, pension/provident fund
  • Garnishee orders
• Payroll reconciliations, reporting, and journals
• Year‑end payroll processes including IRP5 / IT3(a)
• Completion and submission of EMP201 and EMP501 reconciliations
• Monthly UIF declarations, updates, and compliance
• Support internal and external payroll audits
• Submit quarterly STATS SA reports

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years’ relevant HR experience, direct responsibility for managing an organisational payroll function
• Demonstrable working knowledge of Sage VIP Payroll (essential advantage) and HRIS systems such as Sage HR
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
• In‑depth, practical knowledge of South African Labour legislation, including the LRA, BCEA, EE Act, and Skills Development legislation
• Experience in hospitality, estate management, or a service‑driven corporate environment is highly advantageous