Manager Hrm jobs in South Africa

• Assume a key role and active participation in the site leadership team
• Manage the Section 197 transfer process, including employee onboarding, documentation, and consultation in compliance with South African labour legislation
• Establish and implement HR policies, procedures, and systems for the new organisation/project
• Lead end-to-end recruitment for new roles to meet project staffing requirements
• Oversee all HR administration, including contracts, employee records, leave management, and disciplinary processes
• Manage and coordinate payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and legislative compliance
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labour legislation, including BCEA, LRA, EEA, and UIF
• Develop and implement training and skills development initiatives
• Act as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters
• Provide HR guidance and support to management and line supervisors
• Support organisational culture, change management, and team integration
• Develop KPI's to measure and ensure a motivated, performance-focused corporate culture
• Report periodically on all HR related topics to regional and national leadership

Ensure personal and site compliance to all procedures and policies of:

• Integrated Management System
• Code of Ethics
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Information Security
• Protection of Personal Information

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related field
• Minimum 5–8 years’ HR generalist experience, with at least 3 years at management level
• Proven experience managing Section 197 transfers
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation
• Experience with recruitment, payroll oversight, HR administration, and training coordination
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a project-based environment
• Payroll system experience (e.g. Sage, VIP, PaySpace, or similar)