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Automotive â H.R. Generalist Gauteng, Edenvale

Job in Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Listing for: ExecutivePlacements.com
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-05
Job specializations:
  • HR/Recruitment
    Talent Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below

SUMMARY:

Gauteng, Edenvale

#Drive Your Career Forward  as a key people partner within a high performing multi-franchise dealership group. If you thrive in a fast‑paced dealership environment and know how to balance labour legislation with real‑world workshop dynamics, making use of your expertise to keep operations compliant, structured and running like a well‑tuned engine, this is your lane.

Recruiter:

Mototeam (Pty) Ltd

Job :

JHB
000302/HA

Date posted:

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Role of the HR Generalist:

Take full responsibility for delivering comprehensive HR support across Sales, Service, Parts, and Administration. You will ensure consistent implementation of HR policies, legislative compliance, and seamless day‑to‑day HR operations that support productivity and protect the business.

Remuneration:

R 30 000 - R 35 000, depending on experience - Benefits including Provident Fund, Medical Aid contributions, R 500 fuel allowance and UIF.

Recruitment & Onboarding:
  • Manage end‑to‑end recruitment processes including advertising, screening, interviews, reference checks, and appointment documentation.
  • Coordinate onboarding and induction in line with dealership standards.
  • Partner with line managers on workforce planning and staffing requirements.
Employee Relations:
  • Provide first‑line HR guidance to management and staff.
  • Support disciplinary processes, grievances, and performance matters in line with legislation and company policy.
  • Foster a professional, compliant, and positive workplace culture.
Performance Management:
  • Administer and support performance review processes.
  • Assist managers with corrective action plans, probation management, and development initiatives.
Training & Skills Development:
  • Coordinate training interventions, compliance training, and skills development initiatives.
  • Assist with workplace skills planning, learnerships, and internal growth programmes.
HR Administration:
  • Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, and personnel files.
  • Administer leave, attendance, probation, and termination processes.
  • Draft HR documentation including warnings, notices, letters, and reports.
Compliance & Governance:
  • Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation and internal policies.
  • Assist with policy updates, communication, and implementation.
  • Support Department of Labour inspections and HR‑related audits.
Health & Safety:
  • Ensure compliance with OHS legislation across all departments, including workshop and service areas.
  • Coordinate safety training, inductions, incident reporting, and risk assessments.
  • Maintain safety records and assist with audit preparation.
Requirements:
  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 3–5 years’ HR experience, preferably within automotive, retail, or service environments.
  • Solid experience in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and HR compliance at dealership level.
  • Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation.
  • MIBCO exposure highly advantageous.
  • Strong administrative and organisational ability.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • High level of discretion and professionalism.
  • Proficient in MS Office and HRIS/payroll systems.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities across departments in a busy dealership environment.
  • Proactive, detail‑oriented, and solutions‑driven.

If your current experience and skillsets tick majority of the job specification boxes, then:
Apply directly now – Send your CV to …

Feel free to contact Hayley directly on or send a Whats App to for more information.

Please note only candidates with the required experience will be contacted and considered. If you are not contacted within 7 days from application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

Submission closing date:

No later than 29 February 2026

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