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Human Resources Practitioner
Job Location:
Job Location:
Durban - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
19 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
16 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our client a faith-based independent school offering foundation preparatory and high school phases requires a Human Resources Practitionerwho will oversee all aspects of staff management and HR administration.
Key Responsibilities
HR Governance and Policy
Essential
HR Governance and Policy
- Develop review and maintain HR policies procedures and practices aligned with the schools values and governance requirements.
- Ensure HR practices remain compliant with South African labour legislation and best practice.
- Provide HR advice and guidance to the Head and school leadership.
- Manage recruitment and appointment processes for teaching administrative and operational staff.
- Assist leadership with workforce planning and staffing structures.
- Coordinate advertising interviews and appointment processes.
- Conduct reference and background checks and ensure responsible recruitment practices.
- Ensure recruitment and HR processes support the schools safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
- Maintain appropriate staff vetting and background verification processes.
- Provide advice and support to leadership on employee relations matters.
- Assist with disciplinary grievance and conflict resolution processes where required.
- Promote fair and respectful workplace practices across the school.
- Support the implementation of staff appraisal and performance management processes.
- Assist leadership in identifying staff development and training needs.
- Sector skills planning to identify skill gaps and future workforce requirements.
- Maintain accurate staff records and HR documentation.
- Oversee employment contracts and employment documentation.
- Maintain HR information systems and staff data.
- Ensure confidentiality and appropriate management of HR information.
- Remuneration Benefits and Payroll Administration
- Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure that payroll information is processed correctly and timeously.
- Ensure payroll compliance with statutory requirements including PAYE UIF and other payroll-related deductions.
- Attend to submission of HR-related statutory returns and payments including IRP5s and workmens compensation.
- Liaise with finance where appropriate regarding payroll reconciliation and reporting.
- Administer staff leave records and benefit schemes.
- Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation
- Assist with Employment Equity planning and reporting where applicable.
- Support initiatives that promote staff wellbeing engagement and a positive school culture.
- Contribute to maintaining a professional and supportive working environment.
- Professional integrity and discretion
- Strong interpersonal skills and empathy
- The ability to engage constructively with staff at all levels
- Sound judgement and problem-solving ability
- An appreciation for the values and ethos of an independent school
Essential
- Relevant tertiary qualification in preferably majoring in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
- At least 5 years HR experience in a management or business partnering capacity
- Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation
- Experience within an education or independent school environment (or)
- Mission-driven or values-based organisations
- Professional HR registration (e.g. SABPP)
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