HR Officer (Private Hospital)

People issues land on your desk first at this manufacturing plant in Cape Town CBD, and you'll sort them fairly. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

Location: Cape Town CBD, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Run onboarding, contracts and probation reviews for new staff.
• Update HR policies when labour law changes.
• Compile the Employment Equity report and the Workplace Skills Plan.
• Coordinate training and submit SETA grant claims on time.
• Chair or initiate disciplinary hearings and write up the outcome.

• Solid working knowledge of the LRA, BCEA and EEA
• CCMA experience, at least at conciliation
• At least 3 years as an HR officer or generalist
• A degree or diploma in HR management, labour relations or industrial psychology
• Valid driver's licence for multi-site roles
• Confident facilitating hard conversations with managers and unions

• Annual performance bonus
• Medical aid and provident fund contributions
• CPD and SABPP fees paid
• Company car or travel allowance for site visits

• Prepare for a case-study question on dismissing an employee fairly, and walk through procedure and substance.
• Name the bargaining councils or unions you have dealt with, as sector knowledge often decides the shortlist.