Senior HR Generalist (65387)

Job title: Senior HR Generalist
Job type: Full-time
Emp type:
Salary type: ZAR/month
Location: Durban
Job published: 14 May 2026
Job ID: 65387

Job Description

Our client, a well-established and respected organisation within the professional sports industry, is seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to join their team in Durban

Education and Experience:

  • Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management or a related field
  • Minimum of 3-5 years' relevant HR experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Sound understanding of South African labour legislation and HR best practices

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
  • Proven employee relations and conflict management experience
  • Strong administrative and organisational capabilities
  • Excellent planning, coordination, and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and perform effectively under pressure
  • Proactive approach with the ability to use initiative and manage competing priorities efficiently

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, including job advertising, candidate screening, interviewing, onboarding, and offboarding procedures
  • Coordinate and facilitate employee induction and onboarding initiatives
  • Prepare, review, and maintain employment contracts, policies, job descriptions, SLA's, and related HR documentation
  • Manage employee relations matters, including disciplinary hearings, grievances, counselling sessions, and workplace investigations
  • Represent the organisation in CCMA proceedings and other labour-related matters
  • Coordinate and support the performance management process across the organisation
  • Review and approve leave requests on the ESS platform while maintaining accurate leave records and reporting
  • Ensure compliance with Employment Equity, BBBEE, POPIA, and applicable South African labour legislation
  • Compile and submit statutory and compliance reports, including BBBEE, Employment Equity, SETA, and Skills Development submissions
  • Maintain HR systems and employee records, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality
  • Provide support with payroll administration, including wages, overtime, casual staff, and event-related payments
  • Administer employee benefits and leave processes
  • Coordinate training interventions, learnership programmes, and SETA-related initiatives
  • Manage COIDA/IOD administration, including claim submissions, stakeholder liaison, and claims tracking on the Compeasy system
  • Liaise with medical practitioners, service providers, and benefit administrators regarding employee-related claims and submissions
  • Monitor adherence to company policies and procedures relating to attendance, timekeeping, leave documentation, and medical certificates
  • Support POPIA compliance initiatives in the capacity of Deputy Information Officer
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Coordinate fleet administration activities, including vehicle inspections, maintenance scheduling, and service provider management

Salary:

  • Market related

 

 

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