Human Resources Business Partner - KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is actively recruiting for a Human Resources Business Partner - KwaZulu-Natal position in Durban. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Human / Resources sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 4 - 6 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Human / Resources • Location Preference: in Durban

HR roles such as Human Resources Business Partner - KwaZulu-Natal are fundamental to building strong organizational cultures. This position enables you to shape talent strategies and employee development.

This role in Human / Resources offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Human Resources Business Partner - KwaZulu-Natal position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 4 - 6 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Human / Resources field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Human / Resources sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Employer: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Human Resource Business Partner to join the KwaZulu-Natal team. The main purpose of this role will be to deliver integrated, value-adding People & Culture partnership across the assigned function(s). Provides management and employee support, drives people initiatives, and ensures operational P&C delivery that aligns with business priorities. The individual is a trusted advisor to line management, enabling a high-performance culture, supporting workforce readiness, and embedding Dis-Chem's people strategy and culture framework (Formula for Success). Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 / MatricBachelor's Degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology4 - 6 years HR generalist or HRBP experience, in a retail environmentExposure to transformation, skills development, and equity legislation (EE, BBBEE,SD)Strong working knowledge of SA labour legislation and HR compliance practicesAdvantageous: Honours Degree in Human Resources or Industrial PsychologyKnowledge of HRIS systems (e.g.,SAP, Oracle, SuccessFactors)Roles & Responsibilities Business Partnering & Advisory:Serve as a strategic partner to service functions and managers by advising on P&C solutions aligned with healthcare objectives. Translate business needs into people plans that support operational delivery, compliance, and workforce optimisation. Provide day-to-day support on performance, conduct, talent movement, and general P&C advisor. Employee Relations & Compliance:Ensure consistent application of Dis-Chem’s policies and labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, POPIA). Manage disciplinary, grievance, and counselling matters in collaboration with the central ER function. Support and coach line managers in managing fair and constructive employee relations. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:Partner with Talent Acquisition to forecast, plan, and fulfil staffing needs for various working structures and schedules. Support hiring decisions aligned to business needs, skills pipelines, and employment equity goals. Ensure seamless onboarding and cultural integration of new hires. Performance & Capability Management:Facilitate performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, and improvement plans. Coach line managers on performance conversations, development plans, and retention strategies. Identify high-potential talent and feed into succession planning initiatives. Learning & Development Support:Partner with L&D to ensure team members attend required functional, technical, compliance, professional, or leadership training. Support learning pathways for employees and management teams. Culture, Transformation & Engagement:Embed the “Formula for Success” by facilitating awareness sessions, role modelling desired behaviours, and reinforcing culture drivers. Support Transformation and EE initiatives at site level, including monitoring of targets and representation metrics. Drive employee engagement through feedback mechanisms (surveys, forums) and localised interventions. Workforce Planning & P&C Operations:Support functional workforce planning (scheduling, headcount tracking, leave trends). Ensure accurate people process administration (contracts, terminations, transfers) and employee lifecycle data integrity. Leverage people analytics to provide insights on turnover, absenteeism, and productivity to business leaders. CompetenciesStrong working knowledge of SA labour legislation and HR compliance practices. Understands corporate/retail/logistics business dynamics and aligns people practices accordingly. Resilience & Agility. Relationship building. Competence across HR lifecycle – ER, talent, learning, compliance, analytics. Self-management Skills. Execution Focus. Culture AmbassadorSpecial conditions of employmentSouth African citizenMIE, clear criminal and creditDriver’s license and/or own reliable transportOccasional travelingRemuneration and benefitsMarket-related salaryMedical aidProvident fundStaff accountONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.  Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.