Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / Equivalent
- Bachelors Degree / Diploma / Certificate in Human Resources Management
- Minimum of 3 years experience within an HR Generalist role
- 1 2 years experience processing payroll on Sage300 People Payroll system
- Familiar with South African Labour Laws
- High proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and database management)
Attributes & Behaviours
High degree of integrity and confidentialityHigh attention to detail and accuracyAbility to follow processes and proceduresAbility to work well under pressure and towards deadlinesExcellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and writtenProactive self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a teamEffective HR administration skillsResponsibilities include (but not limited to)
Assist HR Manager with all HR and business-related dutiesAdminister and process monthly payroll on the Sage300 systemHandle payroll queries and resolve discrepanciesManage employee data and records on Sage People 300 and assist with monthly reportingComplete WCA Forms and UIF documentation, as requiredAssist in managing recruitment process from start to end using online recruitment system - screen CVs, schedule and conduct on-site / virtual interviews, assessments and conduct security, credit and reference checksDraft offer letters and employment contracts, as well as regret emailsEnsure all new employees are taken through an onboarding programme and fully inductedAct as advisor to management and staff on employee relations mattersInvestigate disciplinary matters and coordinate disciplinary hearingsAssist in maintaining, updating and ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures, in line with labour lawsAssist with performance management processesAssist with skills development initiatives and maintaining record of staff trainingMaintain and update electronic staff files for employees - ensuring all documents are received and kept up-to-dateProvide logistical arrangements and attend quarterly Health and Safety and Employment Equity MeetingsAssist in implementing and managing culture building and staff building initiativesAssist in providing support and driving change managementAssist with social calendar and staff intranetGeneral administration and ad-hoc duties related to HR administrationAdditional Information
Full-Time onsite position, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday12 months Fixed Term ContractThis position will be based in Mowbray, Cape TownClosing Date
24 October 2025
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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