HR Generalist

SUMMARY:
HR Generalist (4-Month Fixed-Term Contract – Maternity Cover)
 
Northern Suburbs, Cape Town
Salary R 25 000.00
An established company in the construction industry is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join their team on a 4-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover). This is a hands-on role supporting the HR Manager across all aspects of HR operations in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
 
If you have solid HR Generalist experience, excellent IR knowledge, and are confident working on Sage 300 People, we'd love to hear from you.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day HR support to the HR Manager. Manage HR administration across multiple sites and departments. Prepare employment contracts, amendments, letters, and HR correspondence. Coordinate onboarding, employee changes, exits, and contract administration. Support payroll by accurately capturing and maintaining employee information on Sage 300 People. Monitor and validate time and attendance records using ERS-Bio (or similar), including leave, overtime, clocking exceptions, and payroll inputs. Assist with disciplinary, grievance, incapacity, and performance management processes. Prepare IR documentation, notices, minutes, and outcomes. Coordinate disciplinary hearings and maintain confidential employee records. Assist with training administration, BEE, Skills Development, compliance, audits, and HR reporting. Ensure compliance with labour legislation, POPIA, and company policies. Minimum Requirements: Diploma or tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related field. Minimum 5 years' HR Generalist experience. Sage 300 People experience is essential (non-negotiable). Strong Industrial Relations experience. Experience working with ERS-Bio or a similar time and attendance system. Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation , including the BCEA, LRA, BCCEI, and HR compliance requirements. Experience within the construction, engineering, civils, or multi-site environment will be highly advantageous. Excellent administrative, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.