HR Manager

Believe Resourcing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established international cybersecurity provider is looking for an HR Manager in Cape Town. This pivotal role focuses on HR operations, enhancing employee experience, and managing recruitment processes. Candidates should ideally have 3–5 years of experience in HR roles and possess strong administrative skills. The company offers a supportive environment with growth opportunities and competitive benefits. This is an on-site role designed to drive employee engagement and compliance with HR practices.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Pension

Training opportunities

Full social calendar

Profit share potential

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in an HR Administrator, HR Officer, or generalist HR role.
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Experience handling day-to-day HR queries and supporting managers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth HR operations and employee support.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding.
• Prepare payroll and ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

High attention to detail and accuracy

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office

Understanding of HR processes and employment legislation

Basic payroll knowledge including PAYE and pensions

Job description

Location: Century City, Cape Town
Salary: Market-related
Hybrid/On-site: On-site

About the Company

Our client is an established international end-to-end Cybersecurity and IT Support provider with a head office in London. They support a wide range of sectors including medical, finance, legal, insurance, architecture, and recruitment, delivering world-class service and innovative solutions.

Why Join Them

The organisation offers exceptional international exposure, professional growth, and continuous learning opportunities. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, medical aid, pension, training, a full social calendar, and the potential for profit share. With a dedicated DevOps team and a culture built on innovation, integrity, excellence, and proactive problem-solving, this is an environment where people can thrive and grow.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and capable HR Manager to ensure smooth, compliant, and people-focused HR operations. The role plays a key part in enhancing the employee experience, supporting managers, and ensuring effective recruitment, onboarding, development, and HR administration. This position directly contributes to building a high-performing, engaged, and stable workforce that supports the organisation’s broader strategic goals.

Requirements & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• HR operations and employee support
• Recruitment and onboarding management
• Execution and improvement of HR processes and policies
• Employee engagement, retention, and development
• Payroll preparation and compliance with PAYE and pension requirements
• Labour relations support, including disciplinary processes
• HR reporting, data accuracy, and compliance administration
• Compensation and salary adjustment coordination

Skills & Knowledge Requirements

• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office (Excel essential)
• Understanding of HR processes, policies, and employment legislation
• Knowledge of POPI, GDPR, compliance requirements, and HR best practice
• Understanding of recruitment and onboarding procedures
• Basic payroll knowledge including commissions, PAYE, and pensions
• Familiarity with performance management, disciplinary procedures, and employee relations

Experience Requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience in an HR Administrator, HR Officer, or generalist HR role
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes
• Experience handling day-to-day HR queries and supporting managers
• Payroll preparation experience, including data collation and commission calculations
• Experience producing HR reports or workforce metrics for management
• Exposure to compliance-driven HR tasks and disciplinary processes
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with high administrative accuracy

Key Competencies

• Intelligence
• Good judgement and decision-making
• Strong experience and track record
• Integrity
• Resourcefulness and initiative
• Organisation and planning
• Excellence
• Independence
• Listening
• Assertiveness
• Strong communication abilities
• Training, development, and coaching
• Performance management
• Change leadership
• Conflict management