Human Resources Manager

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing retail innovation business in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager. This role involves taking ownership of the HR function and ensuring compliance with South African labour legislation. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and at least 5 years of HR management experience. Key responsibilities include managing employee relations, overseeing recruitment and training, and providing HR support across the team. Competitive salary ranges from R30,000 to R35,000 monthly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years HR generalist or HR management experience in a similar environment.
• Sound working knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Experience in small or medium-sized business environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations and disciplinary processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and training initiatives.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Understanding of South African labour legislation

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant qualification in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Payroll systems experience

Job description

Human Resources Manager

Play a key role in shaping and supporting a growing retail innovation business.

Montague Gardens, Cape Town (on-site) | R30 000 – R35 000

About Our Client

Our client is a small, established South African business operating in the Retail Innovations space with a global footprint. The team is close‑knit, practical, and focused on doing things properly. They are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to take ownership of the HR function and support the business as it continues to grow.

The Role: Human Resources Manager

The Human Resources Manager will take full responsibility for the HR function, ensuring compliance with South African labour legislation while providing practical, people‑focused HR support to management and employees. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone comfortable working independently within a small‑business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 5 years HR generalist or HR management experience in a similar environment
• Manage the full employee relations and disciplinary process, including receiving and investigating complaints
• Compile, review, and issue verbal and written warnings in line with company policy and South African labour legislation
• Chair disciplinary meetings and communicate outcomes
• Liaise with external HR consultants or representatives on formal hearings and serious misconduct matters
• Maintain accurate HR records, including digitisation and distribution of documentation
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and Key Performance Areas (KPAs)
• Coordinate and manage performance review processes and support salary review processes (excluding Exco)
• Oversee end‑to‑end recruitment, onboarding, and training initiatives
• Support payroll administration on PaySpace and manage leave, attendance, and related records
• Act as the key point of contact for HR communication across the business

About You

• Relevant qualification in Human Resources or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years HR generalist or HR management experience
• Sound working knowledge of South African labour legislation
• Experience working in a small or medium‑sized business environment
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity
• Experience managing CCMA matters (advantageous)
• Payroll or HR systems experience (advantageous)