Klerksdorp: HR Generalist

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on and operationally focused HR Generalist to support workforce operations on a large-scale renewable energy project site. The role involves delivering end-to-end HR support in a fast-paced site environment, ensuring compliance with labour legislation, supporting workforce planning and reporting, and assisting with employee relations and payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly HR reports
• Track headcount, absenteeism, overtime, and Employment Equity statistics
• Maintain accurate HR records, dashboards, and reporting templates
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes
• Assist with inductions, onboarding documentation, and access control procedures
• Support local labour hiring initiatives and workforce compliance requirements
• Manage disciplinary processes, grievances, and employee relations matters
• Advise site teams and contractors on HR and IR-related matters
• Coordinate training records and compliance reporting activities
• Assist with skills development and mandatory training coordination
• Manage time and attendance records for site personnel
• Verify payroll inputs including timesheets, overtime, and allowances
• Support alignment between contractor workforce records and payroll submissions

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources or related field
• 3–5 years HR Generalist experience within construction, mining, energy, industrial, or site-based environments (advantageous)
• Strong understanding of South African labour legislation including LRA, BCEA, and Employment Equity
• Experience handling employee relations and disciplinary processes

Qualifications

• None mentioned