HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

An independent Anglican Diocesan school is seeking a Human Resources Manager to manage the HR function, ensuring alignment with the school's values. Responsibilities include overseeing recruitment, compliance, and fostering a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in education. Closing date for applications is November 18, 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a HR role, preferably in an educational environment.
• Registration with a professional body is advantageous.
• Proven experience in HR strategy and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of HR policies and practices.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Change management

Education

Qualification in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology

Job description

St Peter’s College is an independent Anglican Diocesan school for boys and girls from Grade 8 to Grade 12, located in northern Sandton. Since its founding in 1998, the College has been committed to delivering a relevant and holistic South African high school education within a nurturing, inclusive, and values-driven environment.

Our vision is to inspire individual potential by offering a broad and balanced education, encompassing academic excellence, spiritual growth, sport, creativity, culture, and community involvement. We aim to foster a school culture grounded in mutual respect, inclusivity, and personal responsibility.

We are seeking to appoint a Human Resources Manager to lead and manage the College’s HR function, ensuring strategic alignment with the school’s mission and values, and fostering a culture of professionalism, care, and collaboration across all departments.

Academic Requirements and Experience

• A relevant qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
• Registration with a professional body (e.g. HPCSA or SABPP) is advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a HR role, preferably within an educational environment.
• Proven experience in HR strategy, employee relations, performance management, and organisational development.

Core Competencies and Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Deep understanding of labour law, HR best practices, and transformation principles.
• Commitment to ethical leadership, confidentiality, and servant leadership.
• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive, and values-driven workplace culture.
• Skilled in change management and staff development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic development and implementation of HR policies and practices.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and staff wellbeing.
• Support leadership teams with workforce planning and organisational development.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation and uphold best HR practices.
• Champion transformation, diversity, and inclusion across the College.
• Manage HR systems, records, and reporting.
• Facilitate professional development and training initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to staff and leadership on HR matters.

The application process will remain open Tuesday, 18 November 2025.

Closing Date

18/11/2025

Sunninghill Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa