Human Resources Manager

African Sales Company; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

African Sales Company in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced HR Manager to own the full HR function, from systems and compliance to development and employee relations.

You will lead HR projects, drive workforce planning, learning, and engagement, ensure legal compliance, and mentor the HR team to create an environment where people and the business thrive.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or diploma in HR Management.
• Minimum 5 years’ generalist HR experience in a service-related environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and proactive HR leadership.
• Ability to align HR practices with operational needs.

Responsibilities

• HR Systems & Administration: keep policies, job profiles, and reporting current and compliant.
• Capacity Planning & Recruitment: analyze workforce needs and improve hiring processes.
• Organisational Development: drive training, career paths, learnerships, and ATR/WSP processes.
• Employee Relations: provide ER guidance, apply policy, resolve conflicts, CCMA representation when required.
• Projects & Change Management: plan and deliver HR projects and support organisational change.
• Leadership: mentor and develop the HR team and foster feedback culture.
• Legal Compliance: ensure compliance with Employment Equity Act, LRA, BCEA, B-BBEE, OHSA, SDA, and related laws.
• Structure & Strategy: advise on organisational structure and recruitment alignment with business strategy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

HR policy alignment

Decision making

Education

HR Management degree/diploma

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced HR Manager to ensure our people remain our organisation’s greatest competitive advantage. You’ll take ownership of the full HR function — from systems and compliance to organisational development and employee relations — building an environment where our people, and the business, thrive.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• HR Systems & Administration — Keep policies, job profiles, and HR reporting accurate, current, and aligned with the latest legislative and benefit trends. Act as a trusted source of information for Line Management on policies, benefits, and staff matters.
• Capacity Planning & Recruitment — Analyse workforce needs, run cost-effective recruitment aligned to agreed profiles, and continuously improve our hiring processes.
• Organisational Development — Drive training, career pathing, learnerships and internship programmes, and manage our WSP/ATR training processes.
• Employee Relations — Provide expert guidance on ER matters, ensure fair and consistent application of policy, lead conflict resolution, and represent the business at the CCMA when required.
• Projects & Change Management — Plan and deliver HR projects, and support the business through organisational change.
• Leadership — Manage, mentor, and develop the HR team, fostering a culture of open feedback and continuous development.
• Legal Compliance — Ensure the organisation meets all obligations under the Employment Equity Act, Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, B-BBEE Act, Health and Safety Act, Skills Development Act, and related remuneration legislation.
• Structure & Strategy — Advise the COO on organisational structure, ensuring job profiles and recruitment plans support business strategy.

What We’re Looking For

Qualification: A relevant degree or diploma in HR Management.

Experience: Minimum 5 years’ generalist HR experience, ideally within a service-related environment.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive, hands-on approach to HR management
• Ability to align HR practices with operational business needs
• Confident, self-assured decision-maker
• Up to date with developments shaping the role of HR in a changing business environment