Human Resources Manager

Portland Quarry, Readymix & Hollowcore; Durbanville; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company is seeking a full-time Human Resources Manager in Durbanville. Responsibilities include overseeing the HR lifecycle, developing policies, managing performance, and facilitating training. Applicants should have at least 10 years of experience and be fluent in Afrikaans and English. The role offers a market-related salary and benefits after probation.

Benefits

Provident fund membership after probation

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• 10 years proven experience in a similar HR management role.
• Demonstrated work ethic and sober habits.
• Well organised, adaptable, and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full HR lifecycle from recruitment to onboarding.
• Develop and maintain HR policies and ensure legal compliance.
• Manage performance through structured KPI processes.
• Facilitate training and development initiatives.
• Build strong employee relations, linking management and staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Fluent in Afrikaans

Fluent in English

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving abilities

Education

Diploma or Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

We are in need of a full-time Human Resources Manager to join our team at our offices outside Durbanville. The group consists of five companies, operating across four sites, with approximately 270 employees. You will report directly to the Managing Director but will work largely independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full HR lifecycle from recruitment and selection to onboarding.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and ensure legal compliance.
• Manage performance through structured KPI processes.
• Facilitate and coordinate training and development initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong employee relations, acting as the strategic link between management and staff.
• Communicate and align employees with the company’s vision and strategic goals.
• Manage absenteeism, disciplinary hearings, performance enquiries, job descriptions, organograms, training records, and other HR functions.
• Oversee and process time sheet approvals, SDL, H4M, and provident fund claims.

Requirements

• Matric and a relevant tertiary qualification (Diploma or Degree in Human Resources or related field).
• Minimum of 10 years proven experience in a similar HR management role.
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in both Afrikaans and English (written and verbal).
• Strong organisational, administrative, and problem solving abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and management skills, with a diplomatic and professional approach.
• Well organised, adaptable, and detail oriented.
• Demonstrated work ethic and sober habits.

What We Offer

This position offers a market related salary, dependent on qualifications and experience. Employees become members of a provident fund after their 3 month probation period. The annual company close-down is during December/January over the builders holiday. Working hours are from 08:00 to 17:00, with an early finish at 15:00 on Fridays.

If you think you fit this profile, please send your CV with HR in the subject line to [e-mail]. Please include your expected salary.

Only candidates who meet the requirements will be considered. Should you not hear back from our offices within 5 working days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Job Category: Human Resources

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Cape Town Durbanville