Human Resource Manager

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 617,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization is seeking a committed Human Resource Manager based in Cape Town. This role involves overseeing recruitment, fostering a positive workplace culture, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and significant HR experience, with a strong commitment to human rights.

Benefits

Medical Allowance

13th Cheque

Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in HR, preferably in a senior role.
• Knowledge of South African employment laws.
• Proficiency in HR Information Systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the recruitment and staffing process.
• Manage employee relations and compliance with labor laws.
• Develop performance management systems aligned with organizational goals.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

HR Policy Development

Employee Relations

Compliance Management

Education

Degree in Human Resources

Industrial Psychology qualification

Industrial Relations qualification

Job description

• Black Sash
  
  

Human Resource Manager at the Black Sash

• Deadline:
  
  

14 July 2025

• Region:
  
  

Cape Town

• Salary:
  
  

R 616 531,76

• Type of employment:
  
  

Full time

Job Description

Black Sash seeks to appoint a national Human Resource Manager, based in Claremont, Cape Town with a hybrid remote working option.

Start date: Immediately

Employment Type: Permanent

Cost to Company: Cost to Company: R 616 531,76 per annum (includes: Medical Allowance, 13 th Cheque and Pension)

The core responsibilities of the Human Resources Manager are to drive the human resource directive in Black Sash and play a vital role in overseeing recruitment, employee relations, and compliance with labour laws. The incumbent will manage training programs and foster a positive workplace culture by aligning HR strategies with organizational goals, and support performance management and workforce planning. A focus on employee engagement and retention will help maintain a motivated and productive team. Build a culture where all employees are proud to belong and dedicate their skills, knowledge and experience towards Making Human Rights Real.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Staffing: Overseeing the recruitment process, from job posting to onboarding new employees. This includes identifying staffing needs, conducting interviews, and ensuring that the right talent is hired.
• Employee Relations: Managing relationships between employees and the organization. Supervise disputes, and oversee employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Support to Director and other senior managers: The HR manager will work directly with the Executive director to foster a positive work environment and provide support to senior managers for effective people management.
• Training and Development: Coordinating employee training programs, career development initiatives, and skill-building opportunities to enhance productivity and personal growth.
• Compliance and Legal Issues: Ensuring the organisation adheres to labour laws and employment standards, handling contracts, workplace safety, and other compliance-related matters.
• Performance Management: Developing performance evaluation processes, providing feedback, and setting performance goals in line with organizational objectives.
• Policy Development: Creating and implementing company policies and procedures related to all aspects of the employee and employer relationship.
• Workforce Planning: Aligning HR strategy with the organization's long-term goals, including succession planning and adapting to industry changes.
• Submit quarterly reports on the work done by the human resources function for board of trustees and updates to weekly management meetings
  
  

Experience

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Degree or other relevant qualification relating to Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or Industrial Relations
• At least 5 years in a similar role or an HR generalist; preferably in a senior role.
• Knowledge of South African Employment laws, payroll (and payroll procedures) and experience in using HR Information Systems
• Ability to communicate at all levels to support and promote a healthy working environment for staff and management.
• Ability to innovate to create and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience in designing and writing HR policies, procedures, offers and contracts of employment
• Adaptability and flexibility to work on a variety of projects and perform in multiple roles
  
  

Languages

• Excellent command of spoken and written English is required, and at least one other South African language
  
  

We are looking for a candidate who is committed to human rights, who can think proactively, and creatively and is prepared to work hard, under pressure and to the deadline, often beyond normal office hours, and to travel occasionally.

Preference will be given to women in line with our Black Sash Policy.

How to apply

Interested candidates must please send a motivation letter highlighting your HR successes and an updated CV with contact details of three work-related referees to MaraisButton & Associates, email: [e-mail] . Closing Date: Monday, 14th July 2025.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within a month from the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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More about this vacancy

• Date posted:
  
  

30 June 2025

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