Description:
Dunranch (Pty) Ltd is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and high-performing Human Resources Generalist to join our Head Office team in Pietermaritzburg. This role requires a structured and professional individual with strong HR expertise and a thorough understanding of South African labour legislation.
The successful candidate will be accountable for the effective execution of HR operations and initiatives across the company, ensuring legal compliance, workforce stability, and alignment with organisational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
· Provide operational support in the implementation, and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, and best practices
· Ensure full compliance with South African labour legislation
· Compile, analyse, and submit statutory workforce and employment equity reports
· Manage end-to-end recruitment and selection processes
· Oversee onboarding and induction processes
· Develop and implement employee retention strategies
· Administer performance management processes
· Provide support to Operators and management on disciplinary issues and grievances
· Coordinate employee exits, including resignations and dismissals
· Manage compensation and benefits administration and payroll coordination
· Coordinate training and development initiatives
· Maintain accurate HR records, and employee files, ensuring confidentiality, data integrity, and POPIA compliance
· Act as a key point of contact for HR-related queries, providing professional guidance and support to Operators, management, and employees
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field
• 5–8 years’ experience in a generalist HR role within a structured, process-driven organisation
• Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation, HR compliance and workforce reporting
• Experience working with HR and payroll systems
• Strong administrative, organisational, and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft 365
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ability to handle confidential information
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across business entities
What We Offer
• A structured and professional working environment
• Exposure to multiple business entities within the group
• Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and performance
Application Process
Candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit the following to Fatima Paraze at hr@dunranch.co.za:
• A comprehensive CV
• Your salary expectations
Shortlisted candidates may be subject to reference and background checks.
If you do not receive a response within 14 days of submission, please consider your application unsuccessful.