HR Manager Construction

The Recruiter; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Building Contractor in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Construction HR Manager to manage HR functions across multiple sites. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with BIBC agreements and labor legislation, handling industrial relations, and overseeing recruitment and onboarding. The role requires 6-8 years of HR experience in the construction industry, strong understanding of BIBC, and relevant HR qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary of R45,000 to R50,000 CTC per month.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to work with a well-established company

Stable role in an active project-driven environment

Qualifications

• 6–8 years’ proven HR experience within the construction industry.
• Strong, practical knowledge and understanding of BIBC.
• Solid experience in industrial relations and labour law within a site-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all HR operations across multiple construction sites and head office.
• Ensure full compliance with BIBC agreements, labour legislation, and statutory requirements.
• Handle industrial relations, including disciplinary hearings, grievances, and CCMA matters.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Conflict-resolution skills

Education

Relevant HR qualification (Degree / Diploma)

Job description

Construction HR Manager

Location: Cape Town

Salary: ± R50,000 CTC per month

A leading Building Contractor based in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Construction HR Manager to manage and oversee all human resources functions within a fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all HR operations across multiple construction sites and head office
• Ensure full compliance with BIBC agreements, labour legislation, and statutory requirements
• Handle industrial relations, including disciplinary hearings, grievances, and CCMA matters
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, contracts, and workforce planning for site and staff personnel
• Advise management on labour risk, workforce strategies, and employee relations
• Maintain HR policies, procedures, and compliance documentation
• Liaise with unions, site management, and external stakeholders where required

Minimum Requirements

• 6–8 years’ proven HR experience within the construction industry
• Strong, practical knowledge and understanding of BIBC (essential)
• Solid experience in industrial relations and labour law within a site-based environment
• Relevant HR qualification (Degree / Diploma)
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to operate confidently in a high-pressure, deadline-driven construction setting

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of 45k to R50,000 CTC per month
• Opportunity to work with a well-established and respected building contractor with a national footprint
• Stable role within an active project-driven environment
• Only candidates with construction industry HR experience and BIBC knowledge will be considered.