Human Resources Generalist - Dbn

HC Recruit; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

HC Recruit is seeking a Human Resources Generalist in Durban Prospecton to establish and refine HR protocols, policies, and initiatives that support operational management goals and drive business value. The role encompasses full-cycle recruitment, remuneration administration, EE compliance, HR analytics, and performance management, with a strong focus on data integrity and timely statutory submissions.

You will collaborate across departments to foster a people-centric culture and ensure policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field
• 5–7 years HR Generalist/Officer experience
• Knowledge of SA labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA, SDA)
• Hands-on with VIP Payroll and HRIS
• Results-driven, people-centric culture

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment and onboarding
• Manage remuneration, benefits administration
• Coordinate Employment Equity (EE) meetings and reporting
• Prepare data-driven HR reports and board packs
• Ensure data integrity and statutory submissions
• Coordinate learnership frameworks and training initiatives
• Drive performance management and annual reviews
• Coordinate HR projects and operational directives
• Maintain professional internal communications
• Ensure policies align with current labour law

Skills

Recruitment & onboarding

Remuneration & benefits

EE compliance

HR analytics

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business

Tools

VIP Payroll

HRIS systems

Job description

DBN000377 – Human Resources Generalist | Durban Prospecton

To establish and refine HR protocols, policies, and initiatives that support operational management goals and drive business value.

Role Requirements & Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
2. 5 to 7 years of progressive HR Generalist or HR Officer experience; professional HR certifications are highly advantageous.
3. Demonstrated expertise in South African labour legislation, specifically the BCEA, LRA, EEA, and SDA.
4. Hands-on proficiency with VIP Payroll and modern HRIS/database systems.
5. Results-driven approach with a proven track record of fostering strong, people-centric workplace cultures.

Technical Competencies & Experience

1. Recruitment & Selection: Oversee full-cycle recruitment and employee onboarding programs.
2. Total Rewards: Manage remuneration, benefits administration, and related portfolios.
3. Employment Equity (EE): Coordinate and facilitate EE meetings, tracking objectives and ensuring organizational compliance.
4. HR Analytics & Board Reporting: Prepare and submit accurate, data-driven reports and board packs within required timeframes.
5. Data Integrity & Statutory Submissions: Ensure all departmental metrics, surveys, and statutory statistics are accurate, updated, and submitted on time.
6. Learning & Development: Coordinate learnership frameworks and facilitate training initiatives for learners.
7. Performance Excellence: Standardize and drive the performance management and annual review processes.
8. Strategic HR Initiatives: Apply company policies, coordinate HR projects, and implement operational directives.
9. Internal Communications: Establish and maintain professional, collaborative relationships across all levels of the company.
10. Compliance & Best Practices: Maintain a deep understanding of labor law to ensure all policies align with current legislative frameworks.

Behavioural Competencies

1. Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills
2. Trustworthy and dependable
3. High level of confidentiality
4. Attention to detail

Please Note - Should you not hear back from us within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.