Educating Young Minds into Future Leaders

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

  • Cape Town

Genius Academy is a leader in innovative education solutions. We are dedicated to fostering academic excellence and providing top-notch educational resources to our community. We are seeking a passionate, growth orientated, values driven leader to join our team as a Human Resource Manager.

The core responsibilities of the Human Resources Manager are to drive the human resource directive in Genius Academy and play a vital role in overseeing recruitment, employee relations, and compliance with labour laws. The successful candidate will manage training programs and foster a positive workplace culture by aligning HR strategies with organizational goals, and support performance management and workforce planning. A focus on employee engagement and retention will help maintain a motivated and productive team. Build a culture where all employees are proud to belong and dedicate their skills, knowledge to nurture our children and support our parents.

*Applicants who submit their application, confirm that by applying for this position they consent and authorize Genius Academy Group of Schools to utilize their personal information for purposes of their application and the storage of their personal information.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Recruitment and Staffing: Overseeing the recruitment process, from job posting to onboarding new employees. This includes identifying staffing needs, conducting interviews, and ensuring that the right talent is hired.
  • Employee Relations: Managing relationships between employees and the organization. Supervise disputes, and oversee employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
  • Support to Senior Leader and Centre Mentor Teams: The HR manager will work directly with our leadership teams to foster a positive work environment and provide support for effective people management.
  • Training and Development: Coordinating employee training programs through system integration and on-the-job learning, career development initiatives, and skill-building opportunities to enhance productivity and personal growth.
  • Compliance and Legal Issues: Ensuring the organization adheres to labour laws and employment standards, handling contracts, workplace safety, and other compliance-related matters.
  • Performance Management: Managing performance evaluation processes, providing feedback, and setting performance goals in line with organizational objectives.
  • Policy Development: Creating and implementing company policies and procedures related to all aspects of the employee and employer relationship.
  • Workforce Planning: Aligning HR strategy with the organization’s long-term goals, including succession planning and adapting to industry changes.
  • Submit quarterly reports on the work done by the human resources function  and updates to weekly management meetings.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • A Degree or other relevant qualification relating to Human Resources or business.
  • At least 5 years in a similar role or an HR generalist; preferably in a senior role.
  • Proven HR experience in managing the HR function within high growth startup or medium size business
  • Knowledge of South African Employment laws, payroll (and payroll procedures) 
  • Ability to complete the functional tasks required of the role 
  • Ability to innovate to create and implement continuous improvement initiatives
  • Experience in designing and writing HR policies, procedures, offers and contracts of employment
  • Experience in facilitation and learning development content is advantageous
  • Languages: Excellent command of spoken and written English is required.


We are looking for a candidate with a love for children that drives the work that you do, who can think proactively & creatively and is able to work under pressure. Some travel may be required.

Closing Date: Monday 27 October 2025

Employment Type: Permanent

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within a month from the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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Interested candidates should submit their CV, a cover letter, and any relevant supporting documents.

Applicants may need to be prepared to undergo evaluations / assessments and interviews if and as required.

Core Values

Children FIRST in all we do

Show people you care

Play as a TEAM

Meet & exceed GA standards

Respect and live our company culture

Do the right thing, be accountable