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PIKITUP
 
City of Johannesburg
 
Pikitup Head Office, Jorissen Place, 66 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein, 2001
Private Bag X74, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017
Tel+27(0) 11 712 5200 - Fax +27(0) 11 712 5322
www.pikitup.co.za - www.joburg.org.za
 
RE- ADVERTISEMENT: HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST 
 
ONE YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT 
 
Date of the advert: 28 April 2021 Closing Date for application: 07 May 2021 
Department : Human Resources 
Post Title : Human Resources Generalist 
Location : Head Office 
Level : Management Level 
Reference No: HR10/HRS/2021 
  
Post Description 
To manage the Human Resources Services and Partnership unit, and is primarily responsible for delivering a needs-driven and responsive Human Resources services and products of the highest quality, inclusive of CoE administrative support and effectively managing the payroll. 

 
Key Responsibilities 
 Develop and drive an integrated HR administration approach to support the Human Resources and business strategy and objectives. 
 Provide a high quality Human resource administration service to clients, covering key focus areas with specific deliverables such as: 
 Resourcing administration 
 Compensation and benefits administration 
 Employee personal information 
 Payroll administration 
 Leave administration 
 Overtime approval and claims 
 Talent Management 
 Provide a high quality and effective payroll function to the business 
 Ensure accurate calculation of Payroll payments (PAYE/SDL/UIF, Pension fund, medical aid, etc.) 
 Monthly Payroll reconciliations. 
 Checking and auditing of payroll, ensuring legislative, Tax and Retirement benefits compliance, etc. 
 Identify problems with current HR services and develop remedial action 
 Supervise and direct the activities of the Human resources and partnership staff. 
 Maintain high quality service delivery to meet or exceed the expectations of clients and stakeholders including promoting and monitoring the adherence of Service Level Agreements (SLA) and turnaround targets. 
 Project manage all initiatives and programs within each functional area to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery. 
 Assess customer requirements and priorities through regular consultation with staff at all levels of Pikitup 
 
Minimum Requirements 
Minimum Qualifications 
 Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field;
 
Minimum Experience 
 A minimum of 5 years' applicable experience as a Human Resources generalist, as well as proven experience in the management of a Human Resources section/division in a unionized environment. 
 Extensive knowledge of SAP payroll with five (5) years’ experience. 
 
Required Competencies 
Knowledge
 Knowledge of the public service or ambit of public entities will be an added advantage; 
 In –depth knowledge of various aspects and application of employment laws; 
 Knowledge of business and management principles, Human Resources strategic planning, people and financial management 
 Governance, ethics and values 
 Knowledge and/or understanding of Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and Municipal Systems Act advantageous 
 Generalist HR knowledge 
 
Skills
 Problem-solving and analytical skills 
 Strong business acumen 
 Strong leadership and staff development skills. 
 Strong interpersonal skills and diplomacy 
 Report writing, policy and strategy drafting 
 Change management and conflict resolution 
 Advanced computer systems skills including Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Project 
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
 Good analytical skills as well as evaluative judgment based on the analysis of factual and qualitative information 
 Dynamic and influential 
 Effective presentation at senior level 
 Report Writing 
 Monitoring and evaluation 
 Use of dashboards and analytics 
 Advanced systems skills, excel, MS Project 
 
Behaviours
 Critical thinking 
 Attention to detail 
 Ability to negotiate and influence others. 
 Ability to collaborate and work in a team 
 Impeccable judgment and professionalism in handling and communicating confidential and sensitive employee data. 
 Good time-management 
 Adhering to principles and values 
 Planning and Organizing 
 Deciding and initiating action 
 Adapting and responding to change 
 Delivering results and meeting deadlines 
 
Preferences/Advantages
 Honours Degree or equivalent Postgraduate Qualification in Human Resources or Business Administration an advantage. 
 8 years’ applicable experience as a Human Resources generalist, as well as proven experience in the management of a Human Resources section/division in a unionized environment. 
 Professional accreditation e.g. IPM or SABPP.

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Interested applicants must submit a comprehensive CV together with certified copies of identity document and qualifications to recruit032021@pikitup.co.za  on 07 May 2021. 
No late or incomplete applications will be considered. Please ensure that the correct reference is inserted in subject line of email. For enquiries contact Shirley Tjiane 0873571086 or Keo Segosapelo 0873571129. 
 
 Please quote the above position name on all correspondence relating to this circular / advert. 
 Pikitup reserves the right not to fill any vacancies. 
 Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted applicants. Should you not hear from us within six weeks after closing date of the advert please consider your application unsuccessful. 
 
PIKITUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND IS COMMITTED TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PRINCIPLES AND REDRESSING THE IMBALANCES OF THE PAST. APPLICATIONS ARE WELCOME FROM ALL DESIGNATED GROUPS (AFRICAN, COLOURED AND INDIAN MALES, ALL FEMALES & PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES)
 
 
 Non-Executive Directors: Prof. J Snyman, Mr. L Brenner, Mr. N Sefatlhe, Ms. S Nkwanyana, Mr. M Nedzamba, Ms. Z Xaba, Ms. N Ekeke, Ms. J Phiri, Mr. S Monaise, Ms. D Oliphant, Mr. G Tsotetsi, Ms. S Mtshengu, Board Chair: Mr. W Mathamela, Managing Director: Ms. B Njingolo, Chief Financial Officer: Mr. L Matsila. Registration Number: 2000/029899/07. Auditor: Auditor General of South Africa