Human Resource Manager

JOB Holdings; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Human Resource Manager, where you will lead the recruitment and talent acquisition strategies. This role is pivotal in attracting high-caliber professionals, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and fostering a strong employer brand. With responsibilities ranging from managing recruitment processes to collaborating with hiring managers, you will play a key role in shaping the workforce. This innovative firm offers a dynamic environment, perfect for individuals who thrive on strategic thinking and wish to make a significant impact in HR. If you possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in human resources with a focus on recruitment.
• Proven expertise in executive recruitment and application screening.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes and collaborate with hiring managers.
• Lead executive recruitment initiatives and develop screening methodologies.
• Provide strategic HR advice and maintain recruitment databases.

Skills

General recruitment

Executive recruitment

Application screening

HRIS platforms

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Psychology

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

HRIS platforms

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Human Resource Manager to lead and manage our recruitment and talent acquisition processes, ensuring the organization attracts and retains high-caliber professionals at all levels. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in general recruitment, executive recruitment, and application screening, with a commitment to professional HR standards and practices.

Membership with at least one recognized professional body—such as the South African Board of People Practices (SABPP), Institute of Directors South Africa (IoDSA), Institute of People Management (IPM), or South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM)—will be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including workforce planning, advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding.
Lead executive recruitment initiatives, ensuring a strategic and confidential approach to identifying top leadership talent.
Develop and implement effective screening methodologies to ensure only the most suitable candidates are shortlisted.
Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop role profiles.
Ensure compliance with all relevant labour legislation and organizational policies during recruitment and selection processes.
Maintain an up-to-date applicant tracking system and recruitment database.
Provide strategic HR advice and contribute to organizational development initiatives.
Foster strong employer branding initiatives to position the organization as an employer of choice.
Prepare and present recruitment reports, analytics, and recommendations to senior management.
Liaise with external recruitment agencies and professional bodies when necessary.
Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 5–7 years’ relevant experience in human resources, with specific expertise in:
General recruitment (all levels),
Executive recruitment, and
Application screening and shortlisting.
Proven experience in using applicant tracking systems and HRIS platforms.
Strong knowledge of South African labour laws and HR best practices.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
High level of discretion and confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications and Advantageous Criteria:

Valid and up-to-date membership with at least one of the following professional bodies:
South African Board of People Practices (SABPP),
Institute of Directors South Africa (IoDSA),
Institute of People Management (IPM), and/or
South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM).
Competencies:

Strategic thinking and planning.
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
Leadership and team management capabilities.
Strong ethical judgment and professionalism.
Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit a comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications, proof of professional membership (if applicable), and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: R10 000,00 - R35 000,00 per month

Education:

Bachelors (Preferred)
Experience:

work: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:

Membership with a professional body (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote