Jobs in Pretoria, South Africa

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on HR Manager to join our team in a fast-paced environment.

This role is practical, people-focused, and requires someone who can independently manage the full HR function.

• Develop, Implement & Maintain HR Policies and Procedures.
• Recruitment, Selection & Employee Lifecycle Management: Manage the full recruitment cycle, including onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.
• Oversee all stages of the employee lifecycle from hiring to exit.
• Labour Relations & Disciplinary Matters: Handle IR issues, disciplinary matters, and represent the company at CCMA hearings as necessary.
• Employment Equity: Ensure compliance with Employment Equity legislation and coordinate reporting and meetings.
• BEE Compliance: Assist with BEE audits and ensure ongoing BEE compliance.
• Skills Development: Manage and support skills development initiatives, including coordinating training.
• Book and collect training data, capture on HR system, and assist with SARACCA & WSP / ATR submissions.
• WCA / ROE, IOD Claims & Health and Safety: Handle Workers' Compensation (WCA), ROE calculations, IOD claims, and collaborate with Health & Safety to ensure a safe workplace.
• Employee Performance: Manage performance reviews, track performance ratings, and ensure compliance with employee contracts.
• General HR Duties: Oversee all general HR administration and people-related tasks.
• Payroll Management: Verify payroll figures and prepare for submission to management (provided by payroll clerk).
• Process month‑end payroll payments. Prepare and submit EMP on SARS e‑filing.
• Update the CTC spreadsheet for remuneration changes.
• Draft and update the bonus schedule (December) and salary increase schedule (July) for approval.

• Qualification: HR Diploma / Degree (or equivalent).
• Experience: 5+ years’ HR experience, ideally in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Legislation Knowledge: Solid understanding of South African labour legislation (LRA, BCEA, EE Act, B‑BBEE, Bargaining Council agreements).
• Employee Relations: Experience handling employee relations, including union engagement and CCMA processes.
• Advantageous: Familiarity with MERSETA processes and the skills development landscape.
• HR Software Experience: Proficiency in payroll software (Payspace, ERS Bio – experience would be beneficial).
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other HR software applications.
• Interpersonal & Analytical Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Afrikaans and English.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• High attention to detail with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to manage shifting priorities and tasks.

Please indicate your notice period and salary expectation when applying for this position.

If you do not receive a response within two weeks of submitting your CV, please consider your application unsuccessful.

• Job Type: Full‑time
• Ability to commute / relocate: Montague Gardens, Western Cape – reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
• Experience – Payspace Software: 1 year (Preferred)
• Experience – ERS Bio Software: 1 year (Preferred)
• Experience – HR Manager: 5 years (Preferred)
• Work Location: In person