HR Officer

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa is seeking an experienced HR Officer to lead a broad HR portfolio within a manufacturing environment. You will work hands-on with employee relations, payroll, training and safety, guiding both staff and management to compliant and effective people practices.

The ideal candidate will have a related HR degree, 10+ years in a similar role, strong SA labour law knowledge, and experience with payroll systems. Residency in Pietermaritzburg is required.

Qualifications

• Related degree/qualification in Human Resources Management.
• 10+ years HR experience in corporate or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour laws.
• Experience in integrated payroll system.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Applicants must reside in Pietermaritzburg.

Responsibilities

• Own a broad HR portfolio across the business.
• Navigate employee relations, payroll, and compliance.
• Partner with management to balance people and business needs.

Skills

Employee relations

Payroll systems

SA Labour law

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Related degree/qualification in Human Resources Management

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | Posted on 06/10/2026

Are you an experienced HR professional who knows that great HR is about more than paperwork?

Can you confidently navigate employee relations, recruitment, payroll, labour legislation, training, compliance and Health & Safety while keeping the people and business sides working together?

We’re looking for an experienced HR Officer to join a dynamic manufacturing environment and take ownership of a broad HR portfolio. This is a hands-on role for someone who is knowledgeable, organised, approachable and confident dealing with employees and management at all levels.

If you’re the person people come to when they need an HR answer, a solution to a people challenge or guidance on compliance, this could be the role for you!

Requirements

• Related degree/qualification in Human Resources Management.
  
• 10+ years of HR experience in a similar role, preferably in a corporate or manufacturing environment.
  
• Strong knowledge of South African labour laws.
  
• Experience in integrated payroll system.
  
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
  
• Applicants must reside in Pietermaritzburg.