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Job title : Human Resources Manager

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Job Description

Employee Relations (ER) & Industrial Relations (IR)

HR Compliance & Reporting

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Attendance & HR Administration

Learning & Development

Employee Engagement & Support

Contract & Document Management

Performance Management

Qualifications

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Desirable Attributes

Overview

Symotree is searching for a talented HR Manager for our client in the mining industry to fulfil the role outlined below.

POSITION: Human Resources (HR) Manager

REPORTING TO: General Manager

LOCATION: Burgersfort, Limpopo (site based appointment)

JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The HR Manager is responsible for providing strategic and operational HR leadership for the mine. This role ensures the effective development and implementation of a HR manning plan, policies, procedures, and initiatives to support the business objectives, drive a high-performance culture, and ensure compliance with all labour, legal, and regulatory requirements within the mining industry. The HR Manager acts as a trusted advisor to management and employees, balancing operational needs with employee relations and well-being.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES):

Strategic HR and IR Management

• Develop and implement the site HR and IR strategy aligned with the mine’s operational goals and corporate HR and IR objectives.
• Provide input into workforce planning, talent strategies, and succession planning.
• Act as a key advisor to management on organisational design, change management, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Advise on strategies related to industrial relations including on site unions, wage negotiation strategies, stakeholder engagement and conflict management.

Recruitment, Selection & Onboarding

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment and selection process for site-based positions, ensuring the attraction and retention of high-calibre talent.
• Oversee onboarding and induction programmes for new employees to ensure successful integration into the workplace.
• Build strong relationships with local communities and stakeholders to support employment equity and local recruitment initiatives.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Lead and manage employee relations on site, including handling grievances, disputes, and disciplinary processes in line with company policies and labour laws.
• Foster constructive relationships with trade unions and employee representatives to ensure a stable labour environment.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to promote a positive and productive workplace culture.

Performance Management & Talent Development

• Implement and monitor performance management systems to support a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development programmes to enhance employee skills and career growth.
• Support leadership development and succession planning to build a sustainable talent pipeline for critical roles and align the development and succession planning to comply with Employment equity targets.

Compliance, Policies & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with all labour legislation, including BCEA, LRA, EEA, and Mining Charter requirements.
• Maintain accurate HR records, reports, and documentation for audits and statutory reporting.
• Regularly review and update HR policies, procedures, and systems to align with legislative changes and best practices.

Health, Safety, and Well-being Support

• Collaborate with Safety and Occupational Health teams to promote employee well-being and workplace safety.
• Drive initiatives to improve employee health, morale, and productivity on site.

Community & Stakeholder Relations

• Support Social and Labour Plan (SLP) initiatives and local community development programmes.
• Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders to ensure alignment with transformation and social responsibility objectives.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, or related field (essential).
• Honours Degree or Postgraduate qualification in HR / Labour Relations (advantageous).
• Valid Driver’s Licence.
• No criminal record.

• Minimum 10-15 years’ HR experience in the mining sector, with at least 10 years in a managerial or senior HR role .
• Strong experience in employee relations, union engagement, and collective bargaining within a mining environment.
• Solid knowledge of HR compliance, statutory regulations, and transformation requirements in South Africa (including Mining Charter and SLPs).
• Experience in implementing HR systems and supporting organisational change initiatives.

• Comprehensive knowledge of HR principles, labour legislation, and mining industry standards.
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, payroll platforms, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Data-driven decision-making and strong analytical skills.

• Strategic, solutions-oriented thinker.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to build trust across levels of the organisation.
• Resilient, adaptable, and calm under pressure.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Overview

A top tier law firm based in Sandton is seeking a Human Resources Manager to join their team.

About the Position: Responsible for managing and coordinating the development and delivery of the end-to-end transactional HR solutions for the business unit portfolios within the firm.

• Have a Bachelors Honours Degree / NQF Level 8 / Human Resources: Management Sciences (non-negotiable ).
• HRP - Human Resource Professional (ideal ).
• Have at least 6 years’ Human Resources: General experience from a law firm or professional services.
• Have at least 3 years’ experience dealing with Employment Equity.
• Have at least 3 years of Industrial Relations, Organisational Development and Employee Benefits experience.

• HR Strategy: Align HR strategy with business objectives and enhance HR’s role as a strategic partner.
• HR Advisory & Support: Provide HR guidance and ensure consistent service delivery across business units.
• Talent Management & Succession Planning: Develop succession plans and manage talent retention strategies.
• Recruitment and Graduate Program: Oversee recruitment processes and drive compliance for graduate programs.
• Performance & Transformation Management: Facilitate performance management and monitor diversity and transformation targets.
• Industrial Relations & Legislative Compliance: Offer advice on employee relations and ensure compliance with laws and trends.
• Project Initiatives & Efficiency Improvements: Support HR projects and recommend process efficiency enhancements.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Networking: Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to support HR goals.
• Behavioural Competencies:
•   HR Strategy Implementation: Upholds ethics and values; demonstrates integrity; promotes and defends equal opportunities, builds diverse teams; encourages organizational and individual responsibility towards the community and the environment.
•   Delivering Results and Meeting Expectations: Focuses on needs and satisfaction; sets high standards for quality and quantity; monitors and maintains quality and productivity; works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way; consistently achieves project goals.
•   Creating & Innovating: Produces new ideas, approaches, or insights; creates innovative products or designs; produces a range of solutions to problems.
•   Working with People: Shows respect for the views and contributions of other team members; shows empathy; listens, supports and cares for others; consults others and shares information and expertise with them; builds team spirit and reconciles conflict; adapts to the team and fits in well.
• Technical Competencies:
•   Strategy Implementation: Expertise in aligning HR strategy with business goals and driving initiatives that support organizational growth.
•   Talent Management: Strong leadership abilities to inspire and develop high-performing HR teams and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
•   Performance Management: Proficient in designing competitive compensation strategies and benefits packages aligned with firm culture and market trends.
•   Recruitment and Onboarding: Skilled in utilizing HR data analytics to inform decision-making, track performance, and enhance workforce planning.
•   Employee Relations & Industrial Relations: Knowledge of HRIS systems and process automation to improve HR service delivery and operational efficiency.
•   Diversity and Transformation Management: Understanding of DEI best practices to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
•   Policy and Legislative Compliance: Strong project management skills to lead HR projects and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
•   HR Technology and Systems: Excellent communication and negotiation skills to engage effectively with senior leadership, employees, and external partners.
•   Change Management: Skills in leading and managing organizational change initiatives from an HR perspective.
•   Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
•   Problem Solving and Decision Making: Analytical ability to address complex HR challenges and provide actionable solutions.
•   HR Metrics & Reporting: Capability to analyze and report on key HR metrics for informed decision-making.

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Overview

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The HR Manager will be at the heart of our people strategy, combining HR leadership with client-facing responsibilities. This role is about balancing fairness, empathy, and professionalism while ensuring smooth operations across a global, remote workforce. You will manage employee lifecycle processes, support client-Virtual Assistant relationships, and introduce systems that make collaboration and communication more effective.

This job is for you if… you care deeply about people and believe that great relationships are the key to growth and balance in business. You’re someone who naturally steps in to solve challenges, whether that means mediating between clients and VAs, or introducing smarter systems to make workflow more smoothly. You love seeing people succeed, helping clients get the right support, and helping team members develop and thrive. You’re logical but empathetic, able to be firm when needed while still leading with care and fairness. Most importantly, you’re passionate about creating harmony: where clients feel supported, VAs feel valued, and businesses run at their very best.

• Lead HR strategy in alignment with Worldwide VA’s growth.
• Manage onboarding, contracts, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Oversee performance management and appraisal systems.
• Work alongside the sales team to handle client complaints constructively.
• Attend client meetings to ensure both client and VA needs are met.
• Mediate and resolve relationship challenges with fairness and empathy.
• Develop training and development initiatives for both staff and VAs.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and best practices across regions.
• Support conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and employee relations.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
• Provide HR insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Introduce systems and tools to improve HR efficiency, including communication, performance tracking, and task/project management.

• Draft and send offer letters and contracts (ensuring all required documentation is received).
• Coordinate the onboarding process: compliance forms, induction materials, IT/system set-up, dress code, payroll details and welcome communications.
• Maintain accurate HR and VA records, ensuring documentation is securely stored (e.g., Share Point).
• Support payroll administration by collecting and validating VA information.
• Manage VA onboarding: induction tasks, daily calls during the first week, monthly check-ins, and ongoing support.
• Send monthly VA meeting invitations and maintain communication across WhatsApp and Teams groups.
• Update systems (e.g., AI9) with details of active and departing VAs.
• Ensure consistent availability to VAs for queries and support.
• Draft and send welcome letters to clients and VAs, ensuring a smooth start to each engagement.

• Minimum 5 years’ proven HR management experience (ideally in remote or international teams).
• Strong understanding of HR best practices.
• Skilled mediator with a passion for solving relationship challenges.
• Logical yet empathetic; able to balance fairness, care, and authority.
• Ability to be both stern and supportive, depending on the situation.
• Tech-savvy and confident in adopting new systems and tools.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience introducing HR systems or collaboration tools to drive efficiency
• .HR, Administration or Business degree (CIPD or equivalent) preferred.

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• Staffing and Recruiting

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A Brand-new Premium Service Hotel is opening in Burgersfort, Limpopo and is seeking to fill the position of HR Officer. The right candidate will support the HR Office with the day-to-day functions of the HR department, recruitment, compliance, and employee relations.

• Assist in recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes
• Maintain employee records and HR databases
• Administer employee leave, attendance, and benefits
• Support disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation and company policies
• Coordinate training and performance appraisal systems
• Promote staff wellbeing and company culture
• Support payroll preparation and reporting

• National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology (NQF 6 or above)
• At least 3 years of experience in an HR generalist or HR officer role
• Previous experience in hospitality or service industry preferred
• Knowledge of South African labour laws and HR best practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR software (e.g., Sage HR, Payspace)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of confidentiality and integrity
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills

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Closing Date: 12 September 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Preference will be given to candidates residing in Limpopo Province.

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HR MANAGER - PERMANENT - CAPE TOWN
This role requires a forward-thinking leader with proven expertise in workforce planning, organisational design, and talent development. A strong foundation in recruitment, industrial relations, and operational HR ensures compliance and smooth day-to-day execution.

Beyond administration, the role demands insight into current and changing labour legislation, change management, and performance frameworks that drive culture and productivity.

The ideal candidate brings both strategic vision and hands-on capability, fostering a resilient, agile workforce ready to meet South Africa’s evolving business and regulatory landscape.

MUST:
At least 10-15 years experience as a HR Manager, of which at least 5 years must be over a headcount of minimum 100 employees.
South African HR Degree or related Degree (Hons or Masters might be beneficial).
RSA Citizens only.
No criminal record.

Please note that M3 is hiring on behalf of another company.

Our client, Owloon Fruit Farm, based in Paarl, is looking for an energetic HR, Payroll and Compliance Manager with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, the ability to work independently, and a focus on effective payroll, personnel and admin management.

The HR, Payroll and Compliance Manager is responsible for managing all payroll, HR and compliance administration functions within Owloon Agri. The role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with statutory payroll requirements, and effective HR support across the employee lifecycle. Compliance responsibilities are limited to assisting external consultants with audits, inspections, and certification requirements.

• Payroll Management: Full payroll processing and statutory submissions (PAYE, UIF, SDL, COID); Manage SARS submissions (EMP201, EMP501, IRP5s) and UI19/COID returns; Maintain payroll records, reconciliations, reporting, and labour costing (FCS/software).
• HR Administration: Maintain employee records and HR systems; Support recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and exits; Advise on HR policies, labour law, and employee benefits (including housing/ESTA); Assist with Employment Equity reporting.
• Compliance: Support audits, inspections, and certifications (GlobalG.A.P., WIETA, SIZA, etc.); Provide payroll/HR documentation for compliance; Assist with Health & Safety recordkeeping.

• Relevant qualification in HR, Payroll, or Business Administration;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll, compliance and HR administration (agriculture sector experience advantageous);
• Proficiency in SARS eFiling, EasyFile, and payroll systems;
• Proficiency in Farm Costing Solutions (FCS) and MS Office (Excel essential);
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, COID, ESTA, Employment Equity Act);
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.

Note: Commencement date: 1 October or as soon as possible.

Please apply online at before 09:00 on 15 September 2025.

For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on .

Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Overview

SUMMARY : POSITION INFO :

• A Bachelor’s or Honours degree in Human Resources, Management Sciences, or a related field.
• HRP (Human Resource Professional) designation preferred
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in general Human Resources
• 3 - 6 years’ experience in Employment Equity
• 3 - 6 years’ experience in Industrial Relations
• 3 - 6 years’ experience in Organisational Development
• 3 - 6 years’ experience in Employee Benefits

• Align strategy with business objectives and enhance HR’s role as a strategic partner
• Provide HR guidance and ensure consistent service delivery across business units
• Develop succession plans and manage talent retention strategies
• Oversee recruitment processes and drive compliance for programs
• Facilitate performance management and monitor diversity and transformation targets
• Advise on employee relations and ensure compliance with laws and trends
• Support HR projects and recommend process efficiency improvements
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to support HR goals

Overview

Job Title: HR Manager

Company: BOA Beauty Bar

Location: Cape Town

Salary: R25,000 per month

BOA Beauty Bar is seeking a dedicated and organized HR Manager to oversee all aspects of human resources within our growing team. This role requires a people-focused individual who can support staff while driving a positive workplace culture aligned with our brand values.

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Handle employee relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes.
• Oversee performance reviews and staff development initiatives.
• Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with labor legislation.
• Support management in building a motivated and engaged team.

• Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of HR management experience (preferably in the beauty, retail, or hospitality sector).
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.

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