HR Manager

Medical Resources Group (Pty) Ltd; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Resources Group (Pty) Ltd in Randburg, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the entire HR function for a ~220-employee healthcare centre. You will drive strategic HR leadership, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster employee engagement in a structured healthcare setting.

The role covers policy development, recruitment, onboarding, onboarding, performance management and employee development, with a focus on fair procedures and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Oversee the full HR function across a 220-employee healthcare site.
• Ensure compliance with South African labour law and employment regulations.
• Develop, implement and update HR policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR function across the organisation.
• Develop, implement, review and maintain HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with SA labour legislation and regulations.
• Maintain employee records, HR systems and reporting.
• Provide strategic HR guidance to executive management.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding and retention strategies.
• Handle employee relations, grievances, disciplinary processes and hearings.
• Oversee performance management and development initiatives.
• Coordinate HR compliance audits and reporting.

Skills

HR management

Leadership

Policy development

Employee relations

Labour law

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

HR Manager - Healthcare Sector

Location: Randburg, Gauteng

Position Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Working Hours: Monday – Friday | 07:00 – 16:00

Salary: Market-Related

Start Date: As soon as possible

Introduction

Medical Resources Group is recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established Healthcare Centre in Randburg, for an experienced, qualified, and professionally registered HR Manager.

This is a senior management position responsible for overseeing the full Human Resources function across a workforce of approximately 220 employees. The successful candidate will provide strategic HR leadership while remaining actively involved in the day-to-day operational management of Human Resources, ensuring legislative compliance, employee engagement, organisational development, and best HR practices within a structured healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Management

• Manage and oversee the complete HR function across the organisation.

• Develop, implement, review, and maintain HR policies and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with all South African labour legislation and employment regulations.

• Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems, and reporting.

• Provide strategic HR guidance to executive management.

Recruitment, Onboarding & Retention

• Manage the full recruitment and selection process.

• Coordinate onboarding and induction programmes.

• Develop and implement employee retention strategies.

• Support workforce planning and succession planning initiatives.

• Build employer branding initiatives to attract quality talent.

Employee Relations

• Manage employee relations, grievances, disciplinary processes, hearings, and investigations.

• Advise management on labour legislation and employee relations matters.

• Represent the organisation during CCMA matters where required.

• Promote fair, consistent, and legally compliant HR practices.

Performance Management & Development

• Oversee the performance management process.

• Identify organisational training needs.

• Coordinate employee development initiatives.

• Support leadership development and career progression programmes.

Compliance & Employment Equity

• Ensure compliance with:

  • Labour Relations Act (LRA)

  • Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)

  • Employment Equity Act (EEA)

  • Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS)

  • COIDA requirements

• Manage Employment Equity planning, implementation, and reporting.

• Support B-BBEE compliance through HR reporting and workforce planning.

• Coordinate HR compliance audits.

HR Administration

• Oversee HR reporting and analytics.

• Manage Injury on Duty (IOD) processes.

• Support payroll by providing accurate HR information and employee data (payroll processing is not part of this role).

• Ensure HRIS data integrity and reporting accuracy.

Minimum Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.

• Current professional registration with the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) is essential.

• Minimum of 5 years' Human Resources experience, including at least 2-3 years in a management or senior supervisory role.

• Thorough knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR best practices.

• Experience managing the full HR function independently.

• Experience in:

  • Recruitment and onboarding

  • Employee relations

  • Disciplinary processes and hearings

  • Performance management

  • Training and development

  • Employment Equity

  • COIDA / Injury on Duty processes

  • B-BBEE compliance

• Experience working with HR Information Systems (HRIS).

• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.

Advantageous

• Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources or Labour Relations.

• Previous HR experience within the healthcare industry.

• Professional HR certification, such as:

  • SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP

  • PHR or SPHR

  • Other recognised HR certifications.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• High level of professionalism and confidentiality

• Sound knowledge of employment legislation

• Strong organisational and planning skills

• Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation abilities

• Strategic thinking with operational execution capability

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

• High attention to detail and compliance focus

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified and professionally registered HR professional.

• Have experience managing a full HR department independently.

• Be confident operating within a regulated healthcare environment.

• Demonstrate excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• Be proactive, organised, and solutions driven.

• Build strong relationships with employees and management.

• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.