Remote HR Compliance Leader | Flexible Hours (SA)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Professional development opportunities

Remote-friendly environment

Flexible working hours

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking an experienced HR Compliance Manager to lead compliance for a remote-first organization in South Africa. The role focuses on SA labour law, policy development, and risk mitigation across a distributed workforce.

You will partner with legal counsel and senior management to ensure ethical operations and ongoing policy alignment. The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Law or HR, 7+ years in HR compliance, and proven ability to design and monitor robust compliance

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Law, HR, or related field.
• 7+ years HR experience with strong compliance focus.
• Deep knowledge of SA labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA, SDA).
• Experience building remote workforce compliance programs.
• Strong analytical, leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient with HRIS and compliance tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain HR compliance programs.
• Audit HR practices to identify and mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with SA labour laws and up-to-date policies.
• Oversee BCEA, EEA and other relevant legislation adherence.
• Deliver training on HR compliance to staff and management.
• Investigate grievances following legal procedures.
• Advise senior management on compliance strategy and risk.

Skills

HR compliance

Labor law knowledge

Remote work experience

Leadership

Communication

HRIS proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Law or HR

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking an experienced HR Compliance Manager to lead compliance for a remote-first organization in South Africa. The role focuses on SA labour law, policy development, and risk mitigation across a distributed workforce.

You will partner with legal counsel and senior management to ensure ethical operations and ongoing policy alignment. The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Law or HR, 7+ years in HR compliance, and proven ability to design and monitor robust compliance