HR / IR Manager

On Line Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

On Line Personnel seeks an HR/IR Manager for a hands-on, ground-level role in Port Elizabeth. The position operates in a fast-paced, highly operational logistics environment where HR is on the ground with people, performance, discipline and IR matters daily.

The ideal candidate will have an HR degree or diploma, 360° HR/IR experience, and the ability to make tough decisions in confrontational situations. Afrikaans and English fluency are essential to engage with the predominantly

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant HR degree or diploma.
• Proven 360° HR/IR experience across the full HR function.
• Experience with disciplinary hearings, grievances and CCMA is essential.
• Strong knowledge of HR legislation, policies and procedures.
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English is required.

Skills

HR Degree

IR Experience

Disciplinary hearings

CCMA experience

Recruitment

Onboarding

Performance Mgmt

Employee relations

Afrikaans

English

Education

HR Degree / Diploma

Job description

HR / IR Manager position available in Port Elizabeth.

An opportunity for a strong, hands‑on HR/IR individual who thrives in a fast‑paced, demanding and highly operational environment.

This is not a corporate, desk‑bound HR position. Our client operates within a tough logistics environment where HR is firmly on the ground, dealing with people, performance, discipline and IR matters on a daily basis.

The successful candidate needs to be resilient, decisive, thick‑skinned and comfortable handling difficult situations, including disciplinary action, grievances, conflict and terminations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant HR Degree / Diploma essential
• Proven 360° HR/IR experience across the full HR function
• Resilient and emotionally mature, with the ability to handle pressure and confrontation
• Firm, fair and decisive and able to make difficult decisions when required
• Excellent knowledge of HR legislation, policies and procedures
• Experienced in disciplinary hearings, grievances, absenteeism, misconduct, performance management and employee relations with proven experience at CCMA
• Strong recruitment, onboarding, performance management and general HR administration capability (attention to detail and accuracy)
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English, with Afrikaans essential due to the predominantly Afrikaans‑speaking workforce
• A strong personality who can command respect without creating unnecessary conflict

This role will suit someone who:

Is not easily intimidated, does not shy away from difficult conversations and understands that effective HR in a hard‑core operational environment sometimes means making unpopular decisions.

If you are looking for a comfortable 9-to-5 corporate HR environment, this will not be the right fit.

If, however, you are a strong HR/IR individual who enjoys being in the thick of the action, can handle pressure and genuinely knows how to manage people in a demanding operational environment, this could be an excellent opportunity.

A strong track record, resilience and the ability to hit the ground running will be highly valued.