Roles and Responsibilities
HR Manager
- Location : Rosebank, Johannesburg
- Type : Permanent, Full-Time, Office-based
- Working Hours : Monday Friday | 08 : 00 17 : 00
- Salary : Market Related
- Leave : 17 days per annum (5 compulsory during December office closure) negotiable up to 22 days
- Device : Company laptop provided
A leading team of commercial real estate professionals known for delivering exceptional, innovative property solutions. With a strong, collaborative culture, the organisation attracts top talent and builds lasting relationships with clients. Is seeking a meticulous, detail-oriented HR Manager to lead the HR function, drive compliance, optimise HR processes, manage best-practice administrative systems, and develop a strong, people-centred culture across the organisation.
Minimum Requirements :
- Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or related field (BCom HR / Equivalent).
- 5+ years HR experience, including 2+ years at a senior / managerial level.
- Strong working knowledge of SA labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA, OHSA, POPIA).
- Experience in performance management, talent acquisition, and HR operations.
- Professional HR certification (SABPP or similar) advantageous.
- PPRA / FICA / RMCP exposure beneficial.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive continuous improvement.
Duties include, but are not limited to :
- Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Lead the full recruitment and workforce planning process.
- Approve job descriptions, screening criteria, and shortlists.
- Conduct interviews for key roles and support hiring decisions.
- Develop and execute talent attraction and employer branding strategies.
- Oversee reference checks, offer management, and negotiation processes.
- Onboarding, Culture & Engagement
- Oversee end-to-end onboarding and induction programmes.
- Strengthen organisational culture and employee engagement initiatives.
- Drive internal communication, recognition, and wellbeing programmes.
- Manage exit processes and implement retention insights.
- Performance Management & People Development
- Lead probation and performance review cycles.
- Support managers with conducting meaningful performance discussions.
- Identify skills gaps and oversee training and development plans.
- Implement talent pathways, succession planning, and growth initiatives.
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with labour legislation and internal HR policies.
- Manage HR, PPRA, CPD, and employment records and registers.
- Lead disciplinary, grievance, incapacity, and performance processes.
- Represent the company at CCMA (conciliation & arbitration).
- Conduct investigations and maintain comprehensive case records.
- Oversee RMCP and FICA HR-related compliance requirements.
- Conduct internal audits and manage external audit readiness.
- HR Operations & Reporting
- Oversee HR information systems, HR data accuracy, and reporting.
- Manage leave administration, payroll-related inputs, and employee files.
- Develop, update, and enforce HR policies, procedures, and employment contracts.
- Prepare HR dashboards, analytics, and board-level reports.
- Leadership, Advisory & Stakeholder Support
- Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on people strategy.
- Strengthen leadership capability through coaching and support.
- Ensure effective HR service delivery and resolution of employee queries.
- Liaise with external partners (legal, compliance, payroll, training providers, etc.).
Key Outcomes & Success Measures
- Improved retention and reduced turnover.
- Efficient recruitment turnaround and high-quality hires.
- Strong compliance and audit readiness.
- Enhanced performance culture and productivity.
- High employee engagement and culture alignment.
- Strengthened leadership capability.
- Accurate, professional, and efficient HR operations.
Employment Details
- Employment Type : Permanent Employment
- Industry : Real Estate
- Work space preference : Work Onsite
- Ideal work province : Gauteng
- Ideal work city : Sandton
- Salary bracket : R 0 - 45000
- Drivers License : CODE B (Car)
- Own car needed : No