HR Manager

Há 3 dias

Western Cape Portugal Uct Lung Institute Tempo inteiro
The University of Cape Town Lung Institute ), 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.

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
Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):
  • 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
Additional Information:
  • This position will be based in Mowbray, Cape Town
  • 12 months Fixed Term Contract
  • Full-Time position, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Closing Date: 31st January 2026
 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY STATEMENT
The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is committed to equity in our employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint.
The selection process will be guided by the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd.
 
POPIA STATEMENT
Please note that when applying for any position, reference checks will be completed, and personal information defined in the protection of personal information Act 4 of 2013 will be processed. In applying for this position, applicants will be deemed to have consented to such processing as defined in the policy statement.
 
*Please Note: This Position is not on UCT Conditions of Service.

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