Human Resources Generalist at National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC)

The National Arts Council of South Africa is looking to attract dynamic, passionate, and innovative self-starters with a solid understanding of the Creative Industries Sector. 

Human Resources Generalist 

• The incumbent must provide a broad range of HR-related responsibilities to the unit and the entire organisation. The candidate will be mostly responsible for recruitment, performance management, report writing, leave management and payroll administration. 
• To be successful in this role, you should be an excellent communicator with strong attention to detail coupled with knowledge of human resources policies and procedures. 

  Additional role requirements are. 
The individual will support the Interim Chief Executive Officer in conjunction with the NAC’s staff members through the following tasks: 

• Provide strategic support to line managers and employees on all HR-related practices, processes, and procedures. 
• Administer the recruitment process according to the NAC’s Recruitment and Staff Progression Policy to ensure that competent candidates are recruited as and when required. 
• Interpret HR data and provide analysis that is relevant and meaningful to the NAC. 
• The candidate must have strong knowledge and experience in HR administration and payroll in the public and private sectors in South Africa. 
• The candidate must have Knowledge of all SA labour legislations. 
• Solid knowledge of HR systems (SAGE HR Premier will be an added advantage) The candidate will also be required to conduct background and qualification checks and employee leave management on the HR ESS system. 
• Ability to work long hours as and when required. 

Minimum education requirement 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources Management or related field. 

  Required experience. 

• 6-10 years’ experience as a Human Resources Generalist. 
• 6-10 years’ experience in both the public and/or private sector. 

Knowledge areas

• South African Labour Legislation - Essential
• Human Resources Statutory reports - Essential
• People Management - Essential
• Human Resources software - Essential
• PFMA – Desirable

  Skills

• Microsoft Office suite - Essential
• Human Resources Software - Essential