Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Work model: Hybrid (1 day from home, plus general flexibility)
Salary: R35 000 – R42 500 CTC (depending on experience)

Why you'd want to work here

22 days leave + an additional post-season week off where possible
Performance-based bonus and competitive salary
Opportunity to go on tour
Exposure to globally recognised luxury brands
Fast-paced, high-performing, collaborative culture
Resourceful, solutions-driven team with a strong "find a way" attitude
Diverse and inclusive environment
Regular team socials (town halls, team lunches, cookouts)
Work as a trusted partner across the business

About our client

Our client is a luxury adventure travel company operating exclusive expeditions from Cape Town. They're looking for an HR Generalist to be a trusted partner to both employees and leadership across the full employee lifecycle for their Cape Town-based team. This is a hands-on role where you'll manage recruitment, performance, compliance, and employee relations while ensuring people processes run smoothly and in full compliance with South African labour legislation.

What the job involves

Managing full-cycle recruitment — job profiling, advertising, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding
Drafting and submitting Employment Equity plans and annual reports to the Department of Employment and Labour
Managing Skills Development submissions (WSP/ATR), SDF duties, learnerships, and bursary administration
Implementing and managing performance frameworks (KPA/KPI), review cycles, and poor performance processes
Administering payroll systems (Sage 300, PaySpace, VIP), leave management, and benefits
Handling Employee Relations matters — disciplinary hearings, grievances, CCMA conciliation and arbitration, and documentation
Maintaining accurate employee records, HR reporting, job descriptions, policies, and procedure manuals
Managing onboarding and offboarding, including exit interviews and termination processes
Advising line managers and leadership on IR matters, performance frameworks, and Employment Equity obligations

What you need to be considered

5+ years' HR experience in South Africa (with exposure to the full HR lifecycle)
A background in hospitality or tourism is preferred
Strong working knowledge of South African labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA, SDA, OHSA, POPIA, COIDA)
Solid knowledge of IR/ER processes and CCMA procedures
Experience with payroll systems and benefits administration
Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel for HR reporting) and an HRIS system
A warm, adaptable, people-first approach — comfortable with unpredictable days and shifting priorities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to advise and influence line managers and senior leadership
High level of confidentiality and ethical conduct
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field

Bonus points if you

Have Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) accreditation
Have a Certificate in Payroll Administration (SAGE, VIP/Pastel Payroll)
Have COIDA knowledge certification
Have experience in a growing or fast-paced business environment

Human Resources Generalist