16/10/2026
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The Small Projects Foundation (SPF) is searching for passionate and versatile candidates to manage our daily organisational culture and support our diverse team of office staff, field workers and volunteers. The successful candidate will be based in our office in East London.
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The HR Generalist will lead day-to-day HR functions, combining administrative precision with proactive people operations. This role is a perfect blend of "people-facing" engagement (recruitment, onboarding, employee) and "back-office" ex*****on (compliance, payroll coordination, tracking grant-funded staff allocations).
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The main responsibilities will be around recruitment and compliance. The candidate will be responsible for employee recruitment management to ensure that the organisation maintains a smooth, sound, and legally defensible hiring and onboarding process. They will also be responsible for the development, maintenance, and ex*****on of compliant HR management policies and practices, and for helping address organisational challenges through human capital solutions.
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๐ข. ๐๐ง๐-๐ญ๐จ-๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ & ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ :
โข Manage full-cycle talent acquisition for core staff, international field deployments, and short-term project contractors.
โข Conduct comprehensive onboarding programs aligned with organizational values.
๐ข๐ข. ๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ & ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ :
โข Ensure strict adherence to national labour laws and organisational codes of conduct.
โข Oversee safeguarding policies (e.g., child protection, anti-harassment, and PSEA) and perform rigorous background/reference checks.
๐ข๐ข๐ข. ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ, & ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ :
โข Coordinate monthly payroll runs and administer staff benefits.
โข Partner with the Finance team to track and allocate staff time/salaries accurately against specific donor-funded grants.
๐ข๐ฏ. ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ & ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐:
โข Act as the primary point of contact for staff inquiries, conflict resolution, and grievance management.
โข Responsible for logistical arrangements and preparation of all HR activities, eg EE Committee and Disciplinary Hearings);
โข Support initiatives that foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workspace across both office and field settings.
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โข Coordinate annual performance evaluation cycles.
โข Identify training needs and organize learning and development opportunities for field teams and volunteers.
๐ฏ๐ข. ๐๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ & ๐๐๐๐๐จ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ :
โข Maintain secure, confidential electronic personnel files within our HRIS.
โข Manage employee exits, contract expirations, and conduct insightful exit interviews.
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๐ข. ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง:
โข Bachelorโs degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration or another related field
โข Payroll certification.
๐ข๐ข. ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐:
โข 2-3 years of experience in progressively responsible human resource roles (Essential)
โข 2-3 years of experience in Labour Relations and Employee Relations (Essential)
โข Pastel payroll experience (Desirable)
โข Computer competency (MS Office) (Essential)
โข Language proficiency in English and IsiXhosa (MS Office) (Desirable)
โข CCMA representation experience at Conciliation level (Desirable)
โข Chairing and facilitation of Grievance and Disciplinary Hearings (Essential)
โข Full knowledge and understanding of LRA, BCEA, SD Act, EE Act, (Essential)
โข Prior experience working within an NGO (Desirable)
๐ข๐ข๐ข. ๐๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ:
โข Valid driving license (Essential).
โข In-depth knowledge of local labour laws and employment practices.
โข Excellent Administration skills; (Essential)
โข Attention to detail and highly organised; (Essential)
โข Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and cross-cultural competencies
โข Efficient personal organisational skills, including time management and ability to meet deadlines
โข Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality, empathy, and professional integrity
โข Mature and disciplined approach to work
โข Passion for the well-being of others
โข Sense of urgency
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If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please send the documents listed below to ๐ก๐ซ@๐ฌ๐ฉ๐.๐จ๐ซ๐ .๐ณ๐ On the email subject please write: HR Generalist Post. ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐: ๐๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐.
โข CV
โข Cover letter detailing your experience
โข Copies of matric certificate & qualifications;
โข Copies of ID & Driverโs License.
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โข Please put HR Generalist Post on subject of email
โข By applying for this position, applicants consent to SPF to conduct qualification, ID, Criminal and Reference checks on them which form part of its recruitment process.
โข All personal Information collected is processed lawfully in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
โข SPF reserves the right not to make an appointment.
โข Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us by 26 October 2026, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
