Hotel Human Resources Practitioner at The President Hotel

• At The President Hotel, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Behind every memorable guest experience is a team of passionate hospitality professionals, supported by a People and Culture team committed to creating an environment where employees feel valued, engaged, supported and able to perform at their best.
• As we continue our journey toward luxury, we’re looking for an experienced and people-focused Hotel Human Resources Practitioner with approximately 2 to 3 years’ practical HR experience, with good generalist exposure across the employee lifecycle. Previous Human Resources experience within a hotel or hospitality environment will be a strong advantage.
• If you enjoy working with people, being close to the operation, building strong relationships with employees and managers, and want to develop your HR career across recruitment, employee relations, Employment Equity, compliance, employee wellbeing, engagement and HR administration, this opportunity is for you.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Human Resources or relevant HR degree
• Approximately 2 to 3 years’ practical Human Resources experience
• Good HR generalist exposure across several areas of the employee lifecycle
• Previous Human Resources experience within a hotel or hospitality environment will be a strong advantage
• Working knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR best practices
• Practical exposure to employee relations processes, including disciplinary and grievance matters
• Understanding of Employment Equity and general HR compliance requirements
• Experience supporting recruitment, selection and onboarding processes
• Strong HR administration and record-keeping capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational, planning and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• High level of discretion and respect for confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Confidence to interact professionally with employees and managers at different levels
• Strong problem-solving ability with a practical approach to HR matters
• Ability to prioritise and work effectively within a busy, people-intensive environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Professional grooming and presentation
• South African ID or valid South African work authorisation
• A fully updated CV with contactable reference details is essential

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinating recruitment and selection processes from vacancy through to appointment
• Drafting job advertisements, screening applications and coordinating interviews with relevant departments
• Conducting reference checks, criminal checks and other required background verification
• Preparing employment documentation, offer letters and recruitment documentation
• Coordinating new employee onboarding, induction and introductions to hotel policies, procedures, culture and standards
• Monitoring probation periods and ensuring probation reviews are completed timeously
• Maintaining accurate vacancy records, recruitment trackers and employee documentation
• Providing operational HR support to employees and managers across hotel departments
• Assisting with disciplinary, grievance, incapacity and other employee relations processes
• Preparing documentation for disciplinary hearings, investigations, consultations and employee relations matters
• Attending disciplinary hearings and maintaining accurate records
• Supporting the fair and consistent application of hotel policies and procedures
• Assisting with the implementation and monitoring of Employment Equity initiatives
• Coordinating Employment Equity Committee meetings, documentation and records
• Supporting HR compliance with applicable South African labour legislation
• Assisting with Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report requirements
• Supporting internal and external HR audits and inspections
• Maintaining accurate records relating to Employment Equity, compliance and foreign national employees
• Coordinating employee wellness initiatives, wellness days and employee support programmes
• Supporting employee recognition, appreciation and engagement initiatives
• Assisting with employee engagement surveys and feedback initiatives
• Supporting internal employee communication and morale-building activities
• Promoting The President Hotel’s culture, values and service standards
• Assisting with staff functions, employee events and Corporate Social Investment initiatives
• Processing documentation relating to appointments, transfers, promotions, salary changes and other employee movements
• Maintaining accurate electronic and physical employee files and HR records
• Assisting with HR reporting, statistics and management information
• Ensuring confidential employee information is handled securely and professionally at all times

Why Join The President Hotel

• Be part of Cape Town’s Most Loved Hotel
• Work within a professional, high-volume hotel environment
• Take ownership of key HR functions while developing your generalist HR skills
• Gain exposure across recruitment, employee relations, Employment Equity, compliance, wellbeing, engagement and culture
• Play a key role in our exciting journey toward luxury
• Work alongside passionate hospitality and People and Culture professionals
• Enjoy a competitive salary, company contributions toward medical aid and pension, staff meals on duty and an outstanding team culture

Deadline:12th September,2026