Human Resources and Support Manager

Pronel Consultants; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Pronel Consultants is seeking an HR & Support Manager who will drive structure, accountability and strategic HR support across the organisation. You will manage HR governance, policies, compliance with SA labour laws, and employment equity while partnering with senior management to align people practices with business strategy.

The role covers onboarding, training, recruitment, performance management and centralised document management, with a focus on building a positive culture and robust

Qualifications

• A post-matric qualification in HR, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration or a related field would be advantageous, but is not essential.
• Demonstrable experience or strong exposure to HR and legislative compliance.
• Sound knowledge of employee relations and disciplinary procedures.
• Experience in Occupational Health & Safety, COIDA and Employment Equity.
• Exposure to onboarding, training, recruitment and performance management.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• The confidence to engage with employees and management at all levels.
• Fluent English is essential; isiZulu proficiency, both spoken and written, will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing HR governance, policies and procedures, ensuring these remain relevant and compliant.
• Managing Employment Equity and Occupational Health & Safety requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with South African labour legislation, including the BCEA, LRA, COIDA and OHS Act.
• Guiding and managing disciplinary processes and employee relations matters.
• Driving performance management initiatives and promoting a positive workplace culture.
• Coordinating compliance audits, statutory documentation and risk assessments.
• Improving workforce systems, including time and attendance reporting and payroll integration.
• Taking ownership of the development and implementation of a centralised Document Management System.
• Providing sound HR guidance and support to management and employees.

Skills

HR knowledge

Employee relations

Disciplinary procedures

OH&S knowledge

Payroll integration

Documentation management

Excel

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Fluent English

isiZulu proficiency

Education

Post-matric qualification in HR/Industrial Psychology/BA

Tools

Time and attendance systems

Payroll software

Job description

Are you the person who keeps people, processes and compliance on track?

We are looking for a hands-on, solutions-driven HR & Support Manager who can bring structure, accountability and strategic support to a growing organisation.

This is a varied management role for someone who enjoys working across HR, employee relations, legislative compliance and organisational systems. You will work closely with senior management, ensuring that people practices are effective, policies are up to date and the business operates within the framework of relevant legislation.

What will you be responsible for?

• Overseeing HR governance, policies and procedures, ensuring these remain relevant and compliant.

• Managing Employment Equity and Occupational Health & Safety requirements.

• Ensuring compliance with South African labour legislation, including the BCEA, LRA, COIDA and OHS Act.

• Guiding and managing disciplinary processes and employee relations matters.

• Driving performance management initiatives and promoting a positive workplace culture.

• Coordinating compliance audits, statutory documentation and risk assessments.

• Improving workforce systems, including time and attendance reporting and payroll integration.

• Taking ownership of the development and implementation of a centralised Document Management System.

• Providing sound HR guidance and support to management and employees.

What are we looking for?

• A post-matric qualification in HR, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration or a related field would be advantageous, but is not essential.

• Demonstrable experience or strong exposure to HR and legislative compliance.

• Sound knowledge of employee relations and disciplinary procedures.

• Experience in Occupational Health & Safety, COIDA and Employment Equity.

• Exposure to onboarding, training, recruitment and performance management.

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• The confidence to engage with employees and management at all levels.

• Fluent English is essential; isiZulu proficiency, both spoken and written, will be an advantage.

The person we are looking for

You are organised, detail-oriented and proactive. You can manage competing priorities, work independently and confidently navigate sensitive employee matters. You enjoy improving processes, identifying potential risks and turning policies into practical solutions.