HR Manager

Supportwave; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the corporate travel and tourism sector is seeking an HR Manager in Westville, Durban. This role involves leading the full HR function, managing a small team, and driving key initiatives such as performance management and employment equity. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of HR practices and demonstrate excellent leadership skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in Human Resources, 2+ years in leadership.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS systems, ideally People 300.
• Strong knowledge of labour legislation and employee equity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full HR function aligning with business goals.
• Drive performance management frameworks and employee engagement.
• Oversee compliance with HR policies and statutory requirements.

Skills

Labour legislation

B-BBEE compliance

HR data/reporting

Performance management

Talent planning

Employee relations

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Onsite – Westville, Durban

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Join Our Client’s Team

We’re partnering with a leading company in the corporate travel and tourism sector to find a dynamic HR Manager to join their high-performing team in Westville, Durban.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a people-first business that values integrity, transformation, and collaboration. You’ll be surrounded by supportive colleagues who believe in doing work that matters — in a culture that encourages innovation, learning, and excellence.

If you're ready to step into a role where you can lead, influence, and shape the future of HR within a fast-paced and values-driven environment — this is your next big move.

About The Role

As HR Manager, you’ll lead and manage the full human resources function, aligning HR strategy with business goals, leading employment equity and B-BBEE efforts, and promoting a learning culture. You’ll manage a small HR team and act as a trusted advisor to leadership, ensuring people operations run smoothly, compliantly, and with heart.

Key Responsibilities

• General HR Leadership
• Serve as a strategic HR partner to business and operational leaders.
• Lead employee lifecycle activities including recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, and offboarding.
• Manage Employment Equity planning and B-BBEE compliance processes.
• Roll out performance management frameworks and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, legal requirements, and company standards.
• HR Administration & Compliance
• Maintain accurate employee records and manage payroll-related documentation.
• Oversee statutory reporting and grant submissions (WSP, ATR).
• Liaise with service providers and support HR-related audits.
• Learning & Development
• Conduct training needs assessments with department heads.
• Design and implement development plans and upskilling initiatives.
• Track training progress and drive learning culture across all levels.
• Support leadership development and manage centralised training budgets.
• People & Team Management
• Lead a team of HR and L&D professionals, including an HR Officer and Training Specialist.
• Provide mentorship and day-to-day operational oversight.
• Foster strong internal relationships across business units and departments.
  

Must-Have Experience

• 5–8 years in Human Resources, including at least 2+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of labour legislation, employment equity, and B-BBEE compliance.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS systems, ideally People 300 (HR, EE, Training Modules).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong HR data/reporting capability.
• Proven track record in performance management, talent planning, and employee relations.
• Experience driving or managing learning & development initiatives.
  
  

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Background in travel, tourism, hospitality, or other client-facing industries.
• Experience managing discretionary and mandatory grant applications.
• Familiarity with ESG-aligned HR strategies or people-centred transformation initiatives.
• Ability to work in a multi-brand, fast-paced, and evolving business environment.
  
  

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Natural leader with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Practical and adaptable with strong business acumen.
• Highly organised, hands-on, and results-oriented.
• Confident working independently and in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Passionate about inclusive HR practices and building future-ready teams.