What Human Resources Manager Jobs are in South Africa?

• Grade 12 (Matric) + a HR qualification
• Strong knowledge of SA Labour Law
• Min 2-3 years' experience in a payroll, wage administration, HR administration, or time and attendance environment
• Experience working with time and attendance systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Knowledge of payroll processes, leave administration, and employee record management
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and manage multiple priorities

• Monitor and manage employee attendance, including absenteeism, late arrivals, early departures, leave verification, and attendance record maintenance
• Administer sick leave processes, including validation, documentation, compliance monitoring, and escalation of exceptions
• Maintain accurate payroll-related attendance data, report exceptions, validate hours, and support weekly payroll processing
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports and payslips
• Coordinate employee onboarding, including documentation, system setup, personnel file creation, and HR updates
• Maintain employee records, HR documentation, education records, and BEE information
• Support disciplinary, counselling, and attendance-related investigations and processes
• Compile and provide attendance statistics and HR-related reports to management
• Process IOD claims, employee terminations, and related exit documentation
• Administer bursary applications and ongoing bursary records
• Provide general HR administrative support and respond to information requests as required

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive HR policies and procedures across the organization.
• Oversee talent acquisition, including recruitment, interviewing, selection, and onboarding processes.
• Manage employee relations, addressing grievances, conflicts, and disciplinary actions effectively and impartially.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness and compliance.
• Develop and implement performance management systems to foster employee growth and development.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Develop and deliver HR training programs to enhance employee skills and organizational development.
• Manage HRIS (Human Resource Information System) and maintain accurate employee records.
• Oversee payroll processing and ensure timely and accurate payment of wages.
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture that aligns with the company's values.
• Conduct HR investigations as needed and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Collaborate with senior management to align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Manage HR budget and ensure cost-effective HR operations.
• Stay current with HR best practices and industry trends.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master's degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources management.
• Proven experience in talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and performance management.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in HRIS software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience in the manufacturing sector is a significant advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a positive and productive work environment.

• Matric (Grade 12).
• Relevant Human Resources Degree or Diploma.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as an HR Officer or HR Generalist (internship experience will not be considered).
• Proven experience managing end-to-end bulk recruitment in a high-volume environment.
• Strong Employee Relations experience, including disciplinary, grievance, incapacity, and performance management processes.
• Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation, including the BCEA, LRA, and EEA.
• Minimum 2 years' experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Experience within a call centre or contact centre environment will be highly advantageous.

• Manage the full recruitment process from advertising and screening through to appointment and onboarding.
• Conduct interviews, coordinate assessments, and complete pre-employment checks.
• Draft and maintain job descriptions and recruitment advertisements.
• Coordinate onboarding documentation and employee records.
• Manage learnerships, internships, and youth development programmes.

• Provide HR guidance and support to employees and management.
• Coordinate disciplinary hearings, grievances, incapacity processes, and poor performance management.
• Conduct exit interviews and provide trend analysis and recommendations.

• Manage probation reviews and support performance management initiatives.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of performance improvement processes.

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Manage HR queries professionally and within required service levels.
• Prepare and maintain HR reports and workforce statistics.

• Support employee wellness and engagement initiatives.
• Drive activities that promote a positive and high-performing workplace culture.
• Identify opportunities to enhance employee experience and organisational effectiveness.

• Compile and analyse HR reports and metrics.
• Support workforce planning, talent acquisition, retention, and organisational development initiatives.
• Partner with management to drive people-related business objectives.

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• High levels of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and results-driven.
• Passion for people development and employee engagement.

Requirements :

• Qualification in human resources or management sciences or similar.
• HR professional (HRP) certification advantageous/preferred.
• 6+ years human resources generalist experience.
• 3–6 years employment equity experience.
• 3–6 years industrial relations experience.
• 3–6 years organisational development experience.
• 3–6 years employee benefits experience.

Responsibilities :

• Align HR strategy with business objectives and position HR as a strategic business partner.
• Provide expert HR advisory services and ensure consistent HR support across business units.
• Lead talent management initiatives, including succession planning and retention strategies.
• Manage recruitment processes and oversee graduate programme compliance and execution.
• Drive performance management processes and monitor transformation and diversity objectives.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, industrial relations, and legislative compliance matters.
• Support HR projects and identify opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across the business.
• Strategic thinking and HR strategy implementation.
• Results-driven with strong execution capability.
• Innovation and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong relationship-building and people management skills.
• High ethical standards and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• HR strategy and business partnership.
• Talent management and succession planning.
• Recruitment and onboarding.
• Performance management.
• Employee and industrial relations.
• Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
• Labour law and policy compliance.
• HR technology and HRIS systems.
• Change management.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• HR analytics, reporting and workforce planning.
• Problem solving and decision making.

REQUIREMENTS

• Change management
• Employee relations
• Labour relations
• Stakeholder management
• Talent management

HR Manager - Mining Industry Mpumalanga Job Description A well-established contract mining and mining services organisation operating across multiple sites in South Africa is seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Human Resources Manager to support its operations. This is a senior operational HR role requiring a highly hands-on individual with extensive experience in labour relations, employee relations, union engagement, and HR management within the mining or heavy industrial environment.Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the primary HR Business Partner to Site Managers and operational leadership teams.
• Providing professional HR and labour relations support across multiple mining operations.
• Managing employee relations, disciplinary hearings, grievances, incapacity processes, and dispute resolution.
• Representing the organisation in CCMA and Bargaining Council matters.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with recognised trade unions and employee representatives.
• Participating in collective bargaining and wage negotiation processes.

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management, Labour Relations, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in Human Resources or Labour Relations.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within the mining, contract mining, construction, or heavy industrial sector.
• Proven experience working within highly unionised environments.
• Extensive knowledge of South African labour legislation and employment practices.

• BCom: Human Resources
• BCom (Honours) in any major
• Post Graduate Degrees

Key performance areas:

• Recruitment and onboarding
• Assist with adherence to HR statutory/compliance requirements
• Learning and development
• Participate in IR matters
• Assist with keeping HR practices, policies and procedures current & up to date
• Assist and facilitate employee engagement activities
• Accurate record keeping and filing
• Payroll assistance and employee benefits administration
• POPI compliance
• Day to day HR Operations

Key Competencies:

• HR experience
• Proficient in MS Office
• Exposure in HR Compliance
• Exposure to HR processes and procedures
• Initiative
• Excellent administration skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Solution orientated thinker and problem-solving skills
• Reliable
• Excellent communication skills
• Confidentiality
• Coordination skills
• Resource management
• Customer service orientated
• Leadership

Requirements:

• HR Certificate / Diploma
• 2 years''' HR Generalist role experience
• Code 08 Drivers licence

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