Human Resources Officer (CPT)

Datafin IT Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment company is seeking a Human Resources Officer in Cape Town to oversee HR functions across properties, ensuring compliance with national legislation, developing operating procedures, and promoting staff wellness. The ideal candidate should have a tertiary qualification in HR or a related field and at least two years of experience in a similar role. Familiarity with HR legislation and tools like Microsoft Office and VIP Premier Payroll is crucial.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar HR role.
• Sound understanding of HR legislation (LRA, BCEA, EEA, SDA, OHSA, COIDA).
• Familiarity with Sectoral Determination 6 and 14 advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all HR functions across properties to ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Promote staff wellness and development.

Skills

Employee Relations

Human Resources Management

Conflict Management

Leadership Experience

Succession Planning

Education

Applicable tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Organisational / Industrial Psychology or People Management

Tools

Microsoft Office (Level 2)

VIP Premier Payroll System

Job description

DataFin was established in 1999. We pride ourselves on the fact that we have established relationships with industry leaders and a vast majority of our business is repeat business.

Duties & Responsibilities

Environment

Our client – a tourism and hospitality company offering luxury accommodation – is seeking a Human Resources Officer to join their team. The role will be responsible for overseeing all HR functions across their properties, businesses and companies, ensuring compliance with national Labour legislation, developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and promoting staff wellness and development. Candidates should hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Organisational / Industrial Psychology or People Management with a minimum of two years experience in a similar role. A sound understanding of HR legislation and amendments (LRA, BCEA, EEA, SDA, OHSA, COIDA) is required while familiarity with Sectoral Determination 6 and 14 will be advantageous. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (minimum Level 2) and experience with VIP Premier Payroll System are essential.

Operations

• Coordinate legal matters and compliance with management and ILS
• Advise on discipline and performance management
• Representation of the Company at the CCMA and the Labour Court
• Maintaining HR compliance
• Employment Equity protocol and submissions to the Department of Labour requirements
• Union bargaining council protocol
• Ensure that the grievance procedures are communicated to all staff and that it is followed
• Act as final escalation of grievances that could not be sorted out earlier in the process
• Ensuring that all employees within the company are trained to appropriate standards to deliver the best possible service
• Insure that the induction protocol is followed
• Assisting in the annual review and HR status protocol
• Assisting in the personal development and career development protocol

Administration

• Maintain the master database of all job descriptions within the company
• Ensure staff database is kept up to date
• Responsible for archiving of old employee files
• Maintain the master dress code and uniform manual
• Maintain employee files
• Ensure all foreign employees have the needed documentation to work
• Oversee annual leave planning and schedules
• Conduct scheduled structured on-site HR audits of all products and business units

General

• Ensure protocol relating to staff functions and benefits are offered
• Assist with staff housing and transport programmes
• Responsible for staff wellness
• Ensuring POPI Act is followed

Management

• Maintain positive relationships with the leaders of the products and businesses within the Company
• Review policies and procedures within Human Resources to keep the department relevant and innovative

Requirements – Qualifications

• Applicable tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Organisational / Industrial Psychology or People Management

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience in the same or similar position
• Familiar with all legislature and amendments with regards to Human Resources (LRA, BCEA, EEA, SDA, OHSA, COIDA)
• Familiarity with Sectoral Determination 6 and 14 advantageous
• Level 2 minimum Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook in particular)
• Familiar with VIP Premier Payroll System

Attributes

• Communication: Listening / Probing, Comprehension
• Cognition / Thinking: Problem Solving, Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Interaction with others: Influencing Others, Teamwork
• Personal effectiveness: Adaptability, Flexibility, Attention to Detail / Quality, Ethics and Integrity, Tact
• Skills / Leadership: Coaching and Mentoring, Fiscal Accountability, Staff Management, Strategic Vision

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

Comments

Only SA citizens will be considered for this role. If you are not in the mentioned location of any of the jobs please note your relocation plans in all applications.

Key Skills

• Employee Relations
• Succession Planning
• Employee Evaluation
• Human Resources Management
• Cost Management
• Conflict Management
• Nonprofit Management
• Financial Analysis
• Employment & Labor Law
• Grant Writing
• Human Resources
• Leadership Experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1