Overview
Human Resource Officer Jobs in South Africa at U-turn Homeless Ministries
Summary
U-turn is a leading organisation in developing pathways out of homelessness. We are looking for a HR Officer to join Human Resource team in Kenilworth, Cape Town from 1 April 2025
This position
A vacancy has arisen in the Human Resources Department for a HR Officer. This is a full-time position based at our Head Office in Kenilworth, reporting to our HR Manager. The role involves providing comprehensive human resources support, managing employee relations and ensuring compliance with HR policies and practices. As a HR Officer you will play a vital role in recruitment, employee development and fostering a positive work culture. Initially, this position will be a 1 year fixed-term contract with a view of permanency thereafter.
Background
U-turn is a thriving non-profit that exists to equip homeless people with the skills to overcome homelessness. Founded in 1997, we believe that every homeless individual is intrinsically valuable and should have access to an effective pathway to address their physical, spiritual and emotional needs so they can leave the streets and become a long-term productive member of society.
To help people overcome homelessness we operate a phased approach that includes addiction rehabilitation, counselling, life-skills training and sheltered work placement in one of our social enterprises. Through this process, the programme inculcates a healthy work ethic, furnishes modern job skills and gives 18-24 months of real work experience so that individuals can be gainfully employed in the modern South African economy.
Our graduates enter the open market employment and show an above 85% long term success rate! We are actively working to expand to more locations in Cape Town and across South Africa.
Service Centres
U-turn’s Service Centres provide services to people living on the streets in order to prepare them for and to support them on a journey of change. This includes providing food and clothing (and in some cases access to a shower and a bed for the night), therapeutic and development based interventions, and recovery support for those struggling with addiction. The ultimate aim of the Service Centre is to prepare individuals to participate in our work-based rehabilitation programme.
Work-readiness programme
The work-readiness programme provides work-based rehabilitation and skills development training to prepare clients for integration into employment and the community. One day per week, each client attends a training day where they access group therapy delivered by an interdisciplinary team, individual counselling and input using a specially designed curriculum. This cycle of learning and application continues for as long as needed (average 18 months). Case-managers coordinate the intervention programme for the clients and work in close-collaboration with the worksite managers.
Transitional Accommodation
We run transitional accommodation enabling clients on Work-readiness to move into group homes when leaving homeless shelters. These homes are managed by a house-manager who, along with therapeutic staff and works-site managers assist clients along the full Life Change journey.
Social Enterprises
Actual work-experience largely takes place within our social enterprises. U-turn’s social enterprises comprise an extensive retail network connected to our Charity Stores as well as other companies owned by, or in partnership with, U-turn.
Key areas of responsibility
Assist in the recruitment and selection process by posting vacancies on various recruitment platforms.
Review CVs and match candidates to available positions
Conduct interviews
Facilitate the onboarding and orientation of new staff
Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR policies and procedures, labour law to ensure fair and consistent application.
Assist in the performance management and performance evaluation processes
Identify learning needs and training and development opportunities to enhance employee growth and skills development.
Participate in special projects, events, and initiates aimed at enhancing employee engagement.
Experience and Skills
Degree, Diploma HR qualification
2 – 5 experience in a HR environment
Proven experience as an HR Generalist or in a similar role with a strong understanding of HR practices
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with employees and managers.
Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks, projects and deadlines.
A solid understanding of Labour Legislation.
Driver’s license
Personal attributes
Resourceful individual that is not easily flustered
Ability to self-motivate, and work with minimal supervision
Collaborative team player – concerned with the team’s success as well as individual performance
Emotionally mature individual
Problem solver who is open to change and able to take initiative
Willingness to learn and grow personally
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism
Proficient in using technology.
Organisational Fit (where applicable)
If in recovery – actively engaged in own ongoing recovery, accessing accountability support and practicing recovery behaviour
If employed as a Professional – affiliation with professional board, continued personal development and accessing supervision
Gospel orientation – connected to a local fellowship of believers, reading the Bible and grounded in Gospel-motivated Social Action
Next Steps
Candidates interested in this position should apply online at https://homeless.org.za/careers/. The letter of motivation should be approximately 1 page in length and include information on why you would like to work at U-turn and how you fulfil the required knowledge skills set outlined above. Please note that applications without a letter of motivation will not be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 2025/04/01
Title: Human Resource Officer
Company: U-turn Homeless Ministries
Location: South Africa
