HR Manager

SUMMARY:
The University of Cape Town Lung Institute (www.lunginstitute.co.za), requires applications for a HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER* position, on a Fixed Term Contract.
 
The Lung Institute, a subsidiary of the University of Cape Town, is a globally recognised medical research facility with a mandate to address priority health issues through Education, Research and Service.
 
The HR Manager is responsible for leading and managing the HR function across the Institute. The successful candidate will play a key role in partnering with management, ensuring legal compliance, driving people initiatives, and supporting a positive and high-performing workplace culture.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in an HR Generalist function
• Previous work experience with SAGE payroll highly advantageous
• Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, such as BCEA, LRA, EEA and applicable acts, coupled with extensive exposure on labour relations matters
• CCMA experience (an advantage)
• Demonstrated experience in providing people solutions across the full suite of Human Resource managerial disciplines
• Health and Safety experience
• Proficiency in MS Office

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes across all business units
• Support managers with job profiles, job ads, interview processes, and candidate selection
• Oversee Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding
• Oversee and advise on offers, employment contracts
• Conduct exit interviews and analyse turnover trends
• Manage payroll processes and employee data
• Ensure accurate loading of new employees, salary adjustments, bonuses, and terminations
• Address payroll queries and resolve discrepancies timeously
• Maintain salary information, benchmarking, and remuneration records
• Prepare statutory documentation (UI19s, service certificates, etc.)
• Coordinate separation processes and employee exits
• Manage HR reporting and ensure data accuracy
• Maintain records for staff certifications, registrations, and equipment issued
• Advise management and employees on labour relations matters
• Manage disciplinary, grievance, and appeal processes
• Conduct investigations, draft charges, and coordinate disciplinary hearings
• Represent the company at CCMA and Labour Court when required
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation and statutory reporting (EE, BBBEE, etc.)
• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and SOPs
• Support initiatives to improve compliance and governance standards
• Coach managers on performance appraisals and employee development
• Ensure annual performance reviews are conducted across the organization
• Manage SETA-related activities and training reporting
• Identify training needs and coordinate learning initiatives
• Oversee succession planning and retention strategies
• Act as Health & Safety Officer and liaise with external service providers
• Coordinate health and safety meetings, audits, and compliance activities
• Drive employee engagement, wellness, and culture-building initiatives
• Support change management and organisational development initiatives
• Manage ad-hoc HR projects as required

• This position will be based in Mowbray, Cape Town
• 12 months Fixed Term Contract
• Full-Time position, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday