HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER JANUARY 2026

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Kloof; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive private girls' school in Kloof, KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Human Resources Manager to provide comprehensive HR support. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of HR experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work ethically within a school environment. Responsibilities include compliance with labour laws, staff recruitment, and managing employee relations. Applications are to be submitted electronically with an up-to-date CV.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 year's experience in Human Resources, ideally in an educational environment.
• An excellent command of English (both spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Human Resources and Management support services.
• Lead strategic Human Resources initiatives.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and regulations.
• Handle employee relations and wellbeing.
• Administer HR documentation and payroll.
• Conduct HR reporting and policy adherence.

Skills

Strong knowledge of recruitment practices

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work confidentially and ethically

Conversational isiZulu and Afrikaans

Tools

VIP Payroll System

Job description

To be the leading Christian school providing a holistic, values-based education that helps girls build character and equips them to thrive in life.

The following position is available at St Mary’s DSG, Kloof, KwaZulu-Natal, a progressive and forward-thinking private girls’ school.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER JANUARY 2026

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated candidate for this Executive Committee position to provide comprehensive Human Resources and Management support services. The successful candidate will report to the Executive Principal and Human Capital Board Committee.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 year’s experience in Human Resources, ideally in an educational environment
• Strong knowledge of recruitment practices, remuneration, labour laws and standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work confidentially, ethically and collaboratively

Responsibilities & Skills Required:

• Strategic Human Resources Leadership
• Recruitment and Onboarding
• Compliance with Labour Laws and regulations
• Ensure staff files, contracts and compliance documentation are accurate and audit ready
• Employee relations and wellbeing
• Manage employee concerns, grievances and disciplinary procedures
• HR Administration and Payroll and Related Journal Processing (VIP)
• HR Reporting and Policy Adherence
• An excellent command of English (both spoken and written). Conversational isiZulu and Afrikaans will be an advantage.
• The independence and flexibility to work outside of normal office hours when required.
• Support the Christian ethos and values of the school.

Please complete the Application Form which can be found on the school website at stmarysdsg.co.za or download here and email with your up-to-date CV to [e-mail] . Only electronic applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date where relevant supporting documents will be requested. Should you not be contacted after the said date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

The closing date for applications: 9 November 2025

St Mary’s is an equal opportunity employer. The School reserves the right not to make an appointment. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the post will result in the applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. The successful candidate will be required to provide a police clearance certificate and be cleared on the Sexual Offenders Register. By submitting your CV and providing St Mary’s DSG, Kloof (“the School”) with your Personal Information, you consent to the School processing your Personal Information, which the School undertakes to process strictly in accordance with the Section 18 Informed Consent Document.