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Lungile Shangase

@lungileshangase

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I’m a results-driven HR Generalist delivering end-to-end recruitment, HRIS reporting, and compliant HR advisory.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can deliver proactive, integrated HR advisory, strengthen strategic HR leadership, and use HRIS reporting to drive evidence-based decisions in a compliant, people-focused environment.

I’m a results-driven HR Generalist with over 10 years of progressive HR experience across academic and research institutions, including extensive exposure to higher education environments. I lead end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, employee benefits, leave management, termination support, and HR policy compliance—always with a focus on accuracy, audit readiness, and South African labour legislation.

Since 2018, as a Human Resources Officer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal—WASH Research and Development Centre—I provide proactive, integrated HR advisory and operational support across all HR functions. I administer and report employee data on HR i-Enabler HRIS, compile evidence-based HR metrics, support performance management and disciplinary proceedings, and streamline HR service delivery to reduce turnaround times.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Human Resources Officer

Current

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 5 months)

Led end-to-end HR generalist support for the WASH Research and Development Centre, managing recruitment, onboarding, benefits, leave, and terminations. Administered HRIS reporting on HR i-Enabler, ensured audit-ready employee records, and provided labour-relations advisory support to management.

Employee Onboarding Benefits Management Leave Management HR Reporting Employee Relations Terminations Audit Ready HR Records

Human Resources and Operations Officer

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)

Delivered integrated HR generalist and operational support to a designated portfolio, maintaining HR records and enabling compliance. Provided HRIS support, produced HR/operational reports for workforce planning, and coordinated staff training initiatives.

HR Generalist HRIS Support Leave Management HR Reporting Workforce Planning Audit Ready HR Records Staff Training Policy Query Resolution Compliance Support

HR Officer (Graduate)

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Jan 2013 - Jan 2016 (3 years)

Provided HR generalist and transactional support in a higher education environment, handling HRIS transactions for appointments, renewals, and terminations. Supported grant-funded research compliance (including NRF reporting) and coordinated training and HR reporting for employee records.

HR I Enabler Transaction Processing HRIS HR Reporting Grant Compliance Audit Readiness

Junior HR and Payroll Administrator

UKZN Innovation

Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 (1 year)

Managed payroll processing using Pastel Payroll and produced monthly payroll reports for management review. Maintained complete HR files and documentation to support audit readiness and handled payroll-related queries.

Pastel Payroll Processing Payroll Reporting Payroll Query Handling Management Reporting

HR and Executive Support Officer

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Jan 2011 - Present (15 years 5 months)

Provided contract executive HR support to the Acting Head of School, including scheduling, stakeholder correspondence, and meeting coordination. Maintained confidential HR files and supported operational procurement processes within the School of Education.

Executive Support Scheduling Stakeholder Correspondence Meeting Coordination HR Operations Professional communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Master of Commerce, Human Resource Management

Currently completing a Master of Commerce in Human Resource Management at the University of KwaZulu-Natal to strengthen strategic HR leadership capability.