Group HR Leader: Manufacturing & People Growth

Edge Executive Search Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Executive Search Group seeks a strategic Group HR Manager to lead HR across the manufacturing business in Durban. You will shape people strategy, strengthen employee relations, and enhance organisational performance while ensuring compliance with South African labour laws.

Reporting to executive leadership, you will drive talent development, transformation, and governance, partnering with management to create a high-performing workforce in a unionised environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in an HR Management role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Experience with Employment Equity and B-BBEE.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group HR strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead recruitment, talent acquisition, succession planning, and retention initiatives.
• Manage learning, leadership development, skills development, and SETA compliance.
• Coordinate performance management and development plans.
• Drive Employment Equity, transformation, and B-BBEE initiatives.
• Develop and govern HR policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure HR and payroll compliance with legislation and reporting.
• Lead employee and labour relations, including union engagement and CCMA matters.
• Oversee wellness programmes and occupational health initiatives.
• Manage HR budgets, reporting, audits, and continuous improvement.

Skills

HR Leadership

Industrial Relations

Labour Legislation

Stakeholder Engagement

Organisational Development

CCMA representation

Employee Relations

People Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR Management / Industrial Psychology

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Payroll systems

Job description

Edge Executive Search Group seeks a strategic Group HR Manager to lead HR across the manufacturing business in Durban. You will shape people strategy, strengthen employee relations, and enhance organisational performance while ensuring compliance with South African labour laws.

Reporting to executive leadership, you will drive talent development, transformation, and governance, partnering with management to create a high-performing workforce in a unionised environment.