Key duties and responsibilities:

• Partner with line managers and provide comprehensive, pro-active, and holistic business partnering HR service to the District.
• Assist in developing and implementing HR initiatives focused on achieving business objectives and improving the effectiveness of the HR department.
• Manage the overall level of people risk in the portfolio and ensure that ER processes and procedures are adhered to.
• Build relationships and network with line managers through effective communication.
• Ensure effective and consistent implementation of the performance management process.
• Generate monthly HR reports and action/ innovate for improvement on HR Metrics

Minimum qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in at least one of the following disciplines: Human Resources, Labour Relations, Organizational Development, and Industrial Psychology
• Minimum 5 years of HR Generalist experience
• Minimum 5 years’ management and leadership experience
• Experience working in an NPO/NGO highly advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to creatively implement HR solutions and solve HR related problems
• Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in handling employee relations matters
• Computer Literacy and proficiency in MS Office; SAGE 300 experience highly advantageous
• Knowledge and experience working with BCEA, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act and Labour Law