Human Resources Manager - Cape Town

Ellahi Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A business consulting firm in Cape Town seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee the HR department. The ideal candidate should have 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in a management role. Responsibilities include managing full HR functions, handling grievances, recruitment, and compiling HR reports. A minimum 2-year qualification in Human Resources is required, and familiarity with CCMA processes is advantageous. This full-time position offers a challenging yet rewarding work environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years relevant HR experience with 5 years at management level.
• Registered facilitator/assessor is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage full HR function within the business.
• Handle grievances and disciplinary matters.
• Recruit and onboard new staff.
• Compile monthly HR reports for Directors.

Skills

CCMA experience

Experience with unions and negotiations

Extensive knowledge of BCEA and LRA

Intermediate Excel skills

Education

Minimum 2-year academic qualification in Human Resources

Tools

Sage Payroll and Timekeeping

Job description

Human Resources Manager - Cape Town

Ellahi Consulting

Industry: Import/Export of seafood

Location: Paarden Eiland, Western Cape

Salary: Market related

Contract type: Permanent (with a 6-month probation)

Working hours: 08:*******:00 (hours may fluctuate, weekends and overtime as per operational requirements)

EE status: EE candidates preferred in terms of Employment Equity policy

Job Purpose

Ensure effective running of the HR department by fulfilling daily HR functions and responsibilities.

Experience / Skills

• 10 years relevant HR experience (at least 5 years at management level)
• CCMA experience (Conciliation and Arbitration)
• Experience with unions and negotiations (advantageous)
• Extensive knowledge of BCEA and LRA
• Sage Payroll and Timekeeping (advantageous)
• Intermediate Excel skills (minimum)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year academic qualification in Human Resources or similar field
• Registered facilitator / assessor (advantageous)

Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to effectively communicate with staff at all levels
• Ability to conduct research and analyze data
• Honesty, integrity and reliability
• Strong attention to detail
• Problem‑solving skills
• Critical thinking capabilities
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision‑making
• Apply urgency in work done; results‑oriented
• Self‑motivated with ability to work with little supervision
• Strong ability to multitask
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good time management
• Must have own transport

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full HR function within the business
• Collate information for 3rd‑party payroll processing
• Ensure weekly wages are submitted on time and processed per company policy
• Draw up charges for disciplinary matters and guide line management through the process
• Initiate hearings when needed
• Deal effectively and efficiently with grievances
• General admin duties (staff queries, leave applications, etc.)
• Recruitment: create job specs, advertise roles, liaise with agencies, conduct interviews
• Onboard new staff, complete IT take‑on forms, arrange factory tours
• Ensure probation discussions are completed per company policy
• Ensure management conducts performance and learning plan discussions
• Consult, coach and mentor line management on human capital issues
• Manage HR communication and announcements
• Compile monthly HR reports for Directors
• Conduct EE meetings and manage EE processes and reporting
• Create, update and implement company policies and procedures
• Create and maintain job descriptions
• Arrange and coordinate training; source providers; make bookings; maintain records (registers, certificates)
• Assist with legislated OHS training where necessary
• Manage learnership programs
• Ensure all information is accurate for SETA submissions (WSP, ATR, WFP)
• Handle BEE, EE, SETA and DOL audits; conduct internal audits

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Business Consulting and Services