HR Manager, South Africa

Anta International; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Anta International is seeking an HR Manager for South Africa to partner with local business leaders and support growth through effective people management and HR operations.

You will manage day‑to‑day HR activities, support recruitment and talent management, ensure compliance with local requirements, and help build a practical HR foundation for a growing organization. Fluent in English; Mandarin is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• 5+ years HR experience with at least 2 years in HRBP/HR Generalist roles.
• Experience across recruitment, employee relations, compensation & benefits, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day HR support to address people and organization matters.
• Coordinate recruitment, performance management, learning & development, compensation & benefits, and ER activities.

Skills

HRBP experience

Recruitment & Talent Management

Employee relations

Data reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Job description

As the HR Manager for South Africa, you will partner with local business leaders to support business growth through effective people management and HR operations. You will manage day-to-day HR activities, support recruitment and talent management, ensure compliance with local employment requirements, and help build a strong and practical HR foundation for a growing organization.

In this role, you will:

• Understand business needs and provide day-to-day HR support, helping business leaders address people and organization-related matters.
• Coordinate and execute key HR activities, including recruitment, performance management, learning & development, compensation & benefits, and employee relations.
• Manage employee relations, visa/work permit and other local HR matters, ensuring compliance with South African employment requirements and mitigating employment risks.
• Support the implementation of HR projects and local policies, and continuously improve HR processes as the business grows.
• Build and maintain effective HR operations and data management, including employee records, recruitment tracking, headcount and HR reporting.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of HR experience, including at least 2 years in an HRBP or HR Generalist capacity; international or cross-cultural experience is preferred.
• Experience across multiple HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, compensation & benefits, and performance management; able to handle day-to-day HR matters independently.
• Strong ownership, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to a fast-changing business environment and take a hands-on approach to HR work.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin Chinese is preferred. Familiarity with South African employment law and local HR practices is preferred.