HR Manager, Maitland

Howland Recruiting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 189,720 - 245,520; Full time

Job summary

Howland Recruiting is seeking an experienced HR Manager in Cape Town to oversee workforce management and compliance with labor legislation. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership qualities, a diploma in HR management, and 5+ years of experience managing large teams.

The responsibilities include recruitment, onboarding, HR administration, and performance management. The position offers a salary range of R17,000 – R22,000 monthly, with working hours from Monday to Saturday.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' HR experience in managing a large workforce.
• Good understanding of South African labor legislation.
• Proven track record of managing 100+ staff members.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle from job adverts to background checks.
• Facilitate new employee orientation and manage exit processes.
• Process payroll and maintain personnel records.
• Support disciplinary hearings and manage employee relations.
• Assist line managers with performance evaluations.
• Provide monthly HR reports to management.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Strong managerial skills

Excellent organisational skills

Communication skills

Resilient personality

Education

Grade 12

Diploma / Higher Certificate in HR Management (NQF6)

Job description

Our expanding client in Maitland, Cape Town is looking for an HR Manager with strong leadership qualities to oversee and manage their workforce. This role requires someone who is assertive, disciplined and capable of handling a large team with authority and fairness.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Diploma / Higher Certificate in HR Management (NQF6)
• Minimum 5 years’ HR experience
• Good understanding of South African labour legislation (Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations, etc.)
• Proven track record of managing 100+ staff members
• Strong managerial and leadership skills
• Able to enforce company policies and ensure compliance
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Resilient personality - able to handle pressure and maintain discipline
• Immediately available

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Selection: Managing the full recruitment cycle, from placing job adverts to sourcing, screening, conducting interviews and performing background checks
• Onboarding and Exit Management: Facilitating new employee orientation, preparing contracts and handling all exit processes, including conducting exit interviews
• HR Administration & Payroll: Processing payroll, ensuring accurate data loading, managing staff leave and maintaining accurate personnel files and records
• Industrial Relations (IR) and Compliance: Supporting disciplinary hearings and grievance procedures, managing employee relations and ensuring compliance with labor legislation (such as BCEA, LRA, and Employment Equity)
• Performance Management: Assisting line managers with performance evaluations and implementing performance improvement plans
• Reporting: Providing monthly HR reports to management regarding staff turnover, absenteeism, and HR metrics

Working Hours

• Monday - Saturday: 06:00 - 15:00
• Saturday: 06:00 - 10:00

Salary

• R17,000 – R22,000