HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

University of Fort Hare; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Agricultural industry is seeking a seasoned Human Resources Manager to lead its People & Culture function. The successful candidate will play a strategic role in building organizational capability and supporting long-term people development goals. Responsibilities include managing HR functions, ensuring compliance, and facilitating employee engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in a senior HR management role.
• Strong working knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Proven ability to lead HR strategy and manage multi-level teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the HR department across all business units.
• Develop and implement career development and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with all labour laws and HR policies.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Industrial Psychology

Job description

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Kimberley, Northern Cape

Our client, a leader in the Agricultural industry, is seeking a seasonedHuman Resources Manager/ HR Manager to lead its People & Culture function. Based at the flagship farm near Kimberley, the successful candidate will play a strategic and operational role in building organisational capability, cultivating a high-performance culture, and supporting the business' long-term people development goals. The job incumbent will report to the Chief Executive Officer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage the Human Resources (HR) department across all business units
• Develop and implement a comprehensive career development and succession planning framework
• Establish and embed a performance-driven culture aligned to company values and objectives
• Ensure full compliance with all labour laws, HR policies, procedures, and best practices
• Support leadership teams in managing organisational change and workforce development
• Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, and workforce planning
• Provide strategic input on remuneration, benefits, and retention strategies
• Monitor HR metrics and provide insights to support executive decision-making
• Facilitate employee wellness, diversity, and engagement initiatives
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on all people-related matters

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years' experience in a senior HR management role, preferably in agriculture, FMCG, or industrial sectors
• Proven ability to lead HR strategy, drive cultural transformation, and manage multi-level teams
• Strong working knowledge of South African labour legislation, HR compliance, and regulatory frameworks
• Demonstrated success in building career development programmes and succession planning pipelines

COMPETENCIES:

• Strategic thinking with strong operational execution
• Excellent leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• High emotional intelligence and sound judgment
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach to HR challenges
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Passion for people development and organisational growth

TO APPLY:
If your background matches the requirements and you would like to apply or receive more information, please:

• click on the "Apply" button or
• apply online on our CA Support website at www.casupport.co.za/vacancies

We take great care in assessing each application individually and advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you didn’t receive any response within two weeks, we will keep your profile on our database and connect with you with any other suitable roles we deem applicable to you.