HR Business Partner (Ndabeni) at Western Cape Blood Service

Description

HR Business Partner - Human Resource Department (Grade C5)

• Are you a driven HR professional who thrives in a purpose-led environment? Join Western Cape Blood Service, a respected non-profit organisation committed to collecting, processing, and distributing safe, high-quality blood and blood products across the Western Cape.
• This is an opportunity that offers purpose and professional growth whilst delivering a comprehensive, end-to-end HR service that directly supports our life-saving mission.
• As an HR Business Partner, you will play a strategic and operational role in strengthening people practices, enhancing employee experience, and ensuring legislative compliance.If you are ready to make a meaningful impact while advancing your HR career in a values-driven organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR policy advice, guidance, and interpretation to managers and employees.
• Manage complex employee relations matters with professionalism, objectivity, and sensitivity.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Partner with leadership to strengthen working relationships, build morale, and enhance productivity and retention.
• Lead integrated talent acquisition, performance, and workforce management solutions.
• Provide full-spectrum employee lifecycle and performance support.
• Deliver strategic and operational HR support from hire to exit.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree / Equivalent in Human Resources or related field
• Valid unendorsed driver’s licence and own reliable transport
• 5 – 7 years as an HR Generalist with strong Employee Relations experience
• Experience in a unionised environment will be an advantage
• Advanced computer literacy, including strong Excel capability

A combination of the following skills, knowledge, and attributes is required:

• Proficiency in HR information systems and time and attendance systems.
• Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative capability, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and strong sense of accountability.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and sound judgement.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Closing date: Thursday 05 March 2026