HR Generalist

HR Administration and Employee Records

About the Position

San Trading is seeking a proactive, organised and experienced Group HR Generalist to provide comprehensive human resources support across both companies. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and implementing HR processes, supporting management with employee-related matters, ensuring compliance with South African labour legislation, and maintaining effective HR practices across the group.

The ideal candidate must have a sound understanding of the full HR function, from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations, payroll administration, performance management, disciplinary processes and HR reporting. This role requires an individual who can work independently, exercise sound judgement, handle confidential information professionally, and provide practical HR support to management and employees across multiple business operations.

Key Responsibilities.

• Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date employee records and personnel files for both companies.
• Prepare, review and administer employment contracts, appointment letters, confirmation letters, salary adjustment letters, transfer letters, promotions, warnings and termination documentation.
• Maintain employee information on the HR Information System (HRIS) and ensure that records are updated promptly.
• Monitor employment contracts, probation periods, contract renewals and employee confirmation dates.
• Ensure the secure handling and confidentiality of employee information and HR documentation.
• Develop and maintain organised HR filing systems, registers and employee databases.

2. Recruitment and Selection

• Coordinate the full recruitment process, including advertising vacancies, screening applications, shortlisting candidates and scheduling interviews.
• Liaise with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements and identify suitable candidates.
• Conduct initial candidate screening and participate in interviews where required.
• Coordinate second-round interviews, assessments, reference checks and pre-employment documentation.
• Prepare appointment recommendations and employment offers for management approval.
• Coordinate onboarding, induction and the collection of all required employee documents.
• Maintain recruitment records and monitor vacancies until they are successfully filled.

3. Employee Relations and Disciplinary Management

• Provide HR support and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, company policies and disciplinary procedures.
• Assist with investigations into employee misconduct, workplace complaints, grievances and alleged breaches of company policies.
• Draft and issue counselling records, verbal and written warnings, final written warnings, hearing notices and other disciplinary documentation as appropriate.
• Coordinate disciplinary hearings, including arranging venues, notifying relevant parties, preparing documentation and maintaining hearing records.
• Assist with grievance procedures, employee appeals and workplace conflict resolution.
• Maintain accurate records of disciplinary cases, warnings, hearing outcomes and follow-up actions.
• Ensure that disciplinary processes are handled fairly, consistently and in accordance with company procedures and applicable labour legislation.
• Support management in addressing absenteeism, timekeeping issues, poor work performance, insubordination and other employee conduct concerns.

4. Payroll Administration and Leave Management

• Prepare and submit accurate monthly payroll inputs for both companies within established deadlines.
• Knowledge in Simplepay Payroll System
• Capture and verify information relating to new appointments, terminations, salary adjustments, overtime, leave, unpaid absences and other payroll changes.
• Reconcile payroll inputs against approved documentation, attendance registers and timesheets.
• Monitor employee attendance, absenteeism, late-coming and leave balances.
• Follow up with managers regarding missing timesheets, attendance records and outstanding payroll information.
• Liaise with the Finance or Payroll Department to resolve payroll discrepancies and employee salary queries.
• Maintain accurate leave records and ensure that leave applications are properly authorised and recorded.
• Support the administration of employee benefits and maintain the relevant supporting documentation.

5. Performance Management and Probation

• Coordinate probation assessments, performance reviews and employee confirmation processes.
• Ensure that managers complete and submit performance appraisal documentation within the required timeframes.
• Assist managers with the identification and documentation of performance concerns.
• Support the implementation of performance improvement plans and monitor progress where required.
• Maintain records of employee performance reviews, agreed objectives, development needs and follow-up actions.
• Assist management in ensuring that employees understand their roles, responsibilities, performance expectations and applicable KPIs.

6. Labour-Law Compliance and HR Policies

• Ensure that HR practices and documentation are aligned with applicable South African labour legislation, including the Labour Relations Act (LRA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Employment Equity Act (EEA) and other relevant legislation.
• Assist in implementing, communicating and maintaining company HR policies, procedures and workplace rules.
• Keep abreast of relevant labour-law developments and communicate important changes to management.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of Employment Equity and Skills Development records, reports and submissions, where applicable.
• Support compliance with statutory employment requirements and internal HR procedures.
• Identify HR compliance risks and escalate potential concerns to management for appropriate action.

7. Training and Skills Development

• Identify training and development needs in consultation with management.
• Coordinate employee training, induction programmes and skills development initiatives.
• Maintain training attendance registers, certificates and employee training records.
• Assist with the preparation and administration of Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs) and Annual Training Reports (ATRs), where applicable.
• Monitor training completion and maintain supporting documentation for compliance and reporting purposes.

8. HR Reporting and Workforce Management

• Compile and distribute monthly HR reports and statistics for management.
• Prepare reports covering headcount, recruitment, staff turnover, absenteeism, leave, disciplinary cases, probation reviews and other relevant HR indicators.
• Maintain accurate employee databases and HR tracking schedules.
• Monitor outstanding HR documentation, expiring contracts, probation deadlines and other important HR dates.
• Assist management with workforce planning, staffing requirements and employee-related operational matters.
• Identify recurring HR challenges and recommend practical improvements to HR processes and administration.

9. General HR Support

• Provide day-to-day HR support to management and employees across all companies
• Respond to employee queries professionally and refer complex matters to the appropriate management representative when necessary.
• Assist with the implementation of HR initiatives, policies and procedures across the group.
• Maintain professional working relationships with employees, managers, recruitment agencies and external service providers.
• Perform other HR-related duties reasonably associated with the position, as required by management.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations or a related field.

Experience

• At least 3–5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in an HR Generalist or similar role.
• Experience supporting multiple departments, branches, business units or companies will be advantageous.
• Practical experience in recruitment, employee relations, disciplinary procedures, payroll inputs, performance management and HR administration is essential.

Knowledge and Technical Skills

• Sound knowledge of the Labour Relations Act (LRA).
• Good understanding of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).
• Knowledge of the Employment Equity Act (EEA) and applicable employment compliance requirements.
• Understanding of South African disciplinary procedures and fair labour practices.
• Experience with payroll administration, leave management and attendance monitoring.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience using HR Information Systems (HRIS) and maintaining employee databases.
• Knowledge of Employment Equity and Skills Development administration will be advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High levels of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive employee matters.
• Sound problem-solving, investigation and decision-making skills.
• Strong planning, time-management and prioritisation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple HR responsibilities and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with management and employees.
• Confidence in engaging with employees and managers at different levels of the organisation.
• A proactive, accountable and solutions-oriented approach to work.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an HR professional who is hands-on, detail-oriented and capable of managing a broad range of HR responsibilities across two companies. The successful candidate must be comfortable dealing with both routine HR administration and more complex employee relations matters, while ensuring that HR processes are implemented consistently and professionally.

The candidate must demonstrate initiative, discretion, sound judgement and the ability to support management in maintaining a productive, compliant and well-managed workforce.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their CV, together with copies of relevant qualifications, for consideration *recruitment@thesanhair.co.za before the 25 October 2026

Pay: From R16 000,00 per year

Work Location: In person

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