Nokubonga T

HR Generalist (Promoted from Recruitment Officer)

Jul 2025 - Present • 1 yr 3 mos

Key Responsibilities: • Scope expanded from recruitment to full HR Generalist responsibilities across multi-site operations. • Provide HR and recruitment support across Eastern Cape, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Namibia, servicing approximately 95 operational sites. • Act as primary HR point of contact for employees and managers, responding to day-to-day HR queries. •Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures and labour compliance, escalating complex matters to the Talent and Payroll Manager when required. • Support and promote a positive, engaging and compliant work environment. • Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes for bulk and specialist roles. • Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned to business needs. • Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and deliver effective recruitment solutions. • Continuously identify opportunities to improve recruitment and HR processes. • Prepare and present bi-weekly recruitment and HR reports to the Talent Manager. • Business partnering with operational and regional management teams. • Conducted regular site visits across assigned regions to support operational recruitment needs. • Manage employee offboarding processes and exit documentation.

Recruitment Officer (Bulk & Specialist Roles) – HR Generalist responsibilities added August 2025

May 2021 - Jul 2025 • 4 yrs 2 mos

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: • Managed end-to-end recruitment for bulk and specialist roles across EC, WC, KZN and Namibia, supporting approximately 95 operational sites. • Advertised vacancies internally and externally and partnered with line managers to determine staffing requirements. • Sourced, screened and interviewed candidates (telephonic and panel interviews). • Conducted vetting checks including ITC, criminal and qualification verifications. • Prepared and issued appointment letters, offers of employment and contracts in line with labour legislation and company policies. • Facilitated internal transfers and promotions by managing interview and documentation processes. • Provided recruitment recommendations to hiring managers and drafted regret letters for unsuccessful candidates. Recruitment Strategy & Reporting: • Designed and implemented acquisition strategies to attract high-calibre talent. • Partnered with hiring managers to develop tailored recruitment solutions for each department. • Continuously improved recruitment processes to enhance efficiency and turnaround time. • Prepared bi-weekly recruitment reports and performance feedback for the Talent Manager. Onboarding: • Ensured all compliance documentation was obtained, certified and filed accurately. • Coordinated IT equipment and system access for new employees. • Scheduled and facilitated induction and HR policy orientation sessions. • Ensured completion of online training and conducted quarterly check-in sessions with new starters. Business Partnering: • Acted as a trusted HR advisor to management and employees on recruitment-related matters. • Compiled job profiles in collaboration with line managers. • Conducted regular site visits across assigned regions to support operational recruitment needs. • Managed and resolved Recruitment Box queries timeously. Offboarding: • Managed termination documentation and submissions to payroll. • Conducted exit interviews and prepared exit reports. Staff