Hr Manager

Southern Air Maintenance (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maintenance company in South Africa is looking for an experienced HR Manager to oversee all HR functions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years' experience, strong knowledge of South African labour law, and experience with HR software. Responsibilities include managing recruitment processes, employee relations, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, organizational abilities, and the capacity to work independently.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience, ideally in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Solid understanding of South African labour legislation.
• Experience handling employee relations, including union engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement & maintain HR policies and procedures.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle and employee lifecycle management.
• Handle IR issues and represent the company at CCMA hearings.

Skills

People-focused

Interpersonal skills in Afrikaans and English

Strong organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

HR Diploma / Degree (or equivalent)

Tools

Payspace Software

ERS Bio Software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on HR Manager to join our team in a fast-paced environment.

This role is practical, people-focused, and requires someone who can independently manage the full HR function.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, Implement & Maintain HR Policies and Procedures.
• Recruitment, Selection & Employee Lifecycle Management: Manage the full recruitment cycle, including onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.
• Oversee all stages of the employee lifecycle from hiring to exit.
• Labour Relations & Disciplinary Matters: Handle IR issues, disciplinary matters, and represent the company at CCMA hearings as necessary.
• Employment Equity: Ensure compliance with Employment Equity legislation and coordinate reporting and meetings.
• BEE Compliance: Assist with BEE audits and ensure ongoing BEE compliance.
• Skills Development: Manage and support skills development initiatives, including coordinating training.
• Book and collect training data, capture on HR system, and assist with SARACCA & WSP / ATR submissions.
• WCA / ROE, IOD Claims & Health and Safety: Handle Workers' Compensation (WCA), ROE calculations, IOD claims, and collaborate with Health & Safety to ensure a safe workplace.
• Employee Performance: Manage performance reviews, track performance ratings, and ensure compliance with employee contracts.
• General HR Duties: Oversee all general HR administration and people-related tasks.
• Payroll Management: Verify payroll figures and prepare for submission to management (provided by payroll clerk).
• Process month‑end payroll payments. Prepare and submit EMP on SARS e‑filing.
• Update the CTC spreadsheet for remuneration changes.
• Draft and update the bonus schedule (December) and salary increase schedule (July) for approval.

Skills & Experience

• Qualification: HR Diploma / Degree (or equivalent).
• Experience: 5+ years’ HR experience, ideally in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Legislation Knowledge: Solid understanding of South African labour legislation (LRA, BCEA, EE Act, B‑BBEE, Bargaining Council agreements).
• Employee Relations: Experience handling employee relations, including union engagement and CCMA processes.
• Advantageous: Familiarity with MERSETA processes and the skills development landscape.
• HR Software Experience: Proficiency in payroll software (Payspace, ERS Bio – experience would be beneficial).
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other HR software applications.
• Interpersonal & Analytical Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Afrikaans and English.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• High attention to detail with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to manage shifting priorities and tasks.

Application Details

Please indicate your notice period and salary expectation when applying for this position.

If you do not receive a response within two weeks of submitting your CV, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full‑time
• Ability to commute / relocate: Montague Gardens, Western Cape – reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
• Experience – Payspace Software: 1 year (Preferred)
• Experience – ERS Bio Software: 1 year (Preferred)
• Experience – HR Manager: 5 years (Preferred)
• Work Location: In person