Human Resource Operations Manager

Mediclinic Group; Piet Retief; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Pietermaritzburg seeks a Senior HR Manager to lead an optimal HR service within the region. Responsibilities include developing HR strategy, managing local HR teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of HR management experience in a large organization and a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years HRM experience in a large organisation.
• 3-5 years in a senior HR manager role, preferably in a complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the MCSA Human Resources Strategy.
• Establish and maintain an optimal HR Service.
• Design and implement HR solutions.
• Manage quality assurance and mitigate HR risks.
• Lead and manage local HR Service teams.
• Manage implementation of regional workforce plan.

Skills

Computer skills (MS Office suite)

Contract management

Project management skills

Transformation and Employment Equity implementation

HR regulatory environment knowledge

Understanding of HR metrics

Expertise in HR functions

Education

Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or related field

Post-graduate qualification in Human Resources Management

Job description

Overview

Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office | Pietermaritzburg | South Africa

Closing date: 26/09/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Lizette Tanya Veroni

Reference number: 61844

Workplace Type: On-site

Permanent

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To enable the achievement of organisational goals by leading the delivery of an optimal and relevant HR Service within the designated region. The position will be located at the Central Regional office in Pietermaritzburg.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Support the development of the MCSA Human Resources Strategy and lead the implementation within designated region
• Establish and maintain an optimal and relevant HR Service within the designated region
• Design and implement solutions for designated human resource responsibility areas (where applicable)
• Manage quality assurance and mitigate HR risk and governance
• Lead and manage the local HR Service teams
• Lead development and manage implementation of regional workforce plan

Required Education

• Essential: Bachelors Degree/ diploma in Human Resources or related field
• Desirable: Post-graduate qualification in Human Resources Management

Required Experience

• Required: 5 - 8 years HRM experience in a large organisation
• Desired: 3 - 5 years in a senior HR manager role, or in a complex organisation

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Computer skills (MS Office suite)
• Demonstration of contract management
• Demonstration of project management skills
• Knowledge and application of Transformation and Employment Equity implementation
• Knowledge of the HR regulatory environment (including legislation, policies and process)
• Understanding and utilisation of relevant HR metrics
• Expertise in a generalist HR Function, understanding all HR processes

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Note: If you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.

About the role

The role is to enable the achievement of organisational goals by leading the delivery of an optimal and relevant HR Service within the designated region. This position is located at the Central Regional office in Pietermaritzburg.

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