Human Resources Manager (JB6072)
Location: Randburg, Johannesburg
Salary: R75,000 per month (negotiable depending on experience)
Employment Type: Permanent

A fast-moving ICT company with a lean, agile structure and a serious commitment to doing things right, is looking for an HR Manager who is ready to own the function completely. With roughly 35 staff, a strong process culture, ISO certification and a clear growth trajectory, this business moves at pace and expects its people to match that energy.

This is not a role for someone who waits to be told what to do. The HR Manager who walks through the door will take full accountability for the entire HR function, lead an HR Assistant, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior management on all things people-related. The business has solid foundations in place, clear policies, SharePoint-based documentation, and a compliance-conscious culture, and now needs someone with the expertise, confidence and drive to take everything to the next level.

If you are someone who spots a labour risk before it becomes a problem, who can hold a firm line in a disciplinary process, who understands that great HR is both strategically sound and practically useful, and who gets genuinely energised by building something meaningful, this one is worth reading carefully.

What's in it for you
Competitive salary of up to R75,000 per month, negotiable based on experience
Momentum group life cover including disability, life, funeral and spousal cover
Medical aid through Bonitas or a medical aid allowance if you have your own
Annual performance bonus
Flexible working hours with three shift options to choose from
Hybrid working model available after the initial settling-in period, with approximately two to three office days per week thereafter
December shutdown with leave days applied
Training and upskilling supported as part of the company culture
Senior management-level positioning with direct reporting access to the CEO
A role where your contribution is visible, valued and central to the business

Minimum Requirements
Relevant qualification in HR, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations, Psychology, Business Administration or a related field
Minimum 6 to 8 years of HR generalist experience
At least 3 years in an HR Manager or senior HR role
Demonstrated strength in employee relations, disciplinary processes, poor performance management, incapacity and grievances
Solid experience preparing and reviewing disciplinary documentation, performance records, contracts and CCMA-related packs
Hands-on experience managing recruitment, onboarding, employee records, training administration and HR compliance
Experience managing or supervising an HR Assistant or HR Administrator
Strong working knowledge of South African labour legislation including the LRA, BCEA, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act and POPIA
Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience working with HR and payroll systems
Experience in an SME or fast-paced operational environment is advantageous
Exposure to BBBEE, WSP and ATR submissions, employment equity and HR audit documentation is advantageous


Key Responsibilities
Take full ownership and accountability for the entire HR function, ensuring it operates in a structured, compliant and business-focused manner
Lead and oversee the HR Assistant to ensure HR administration, documentation and coordination are completed accurately and on time
Partner with senior management to provide practical, legally sound and commercially sensible HR guidance on workforce planning, performance, retention and culture
Manage all employee relations matters end-to-end, including disciplinary processes, poor performance, grievances, investigations and retrenchments where required
Prepare, review and control all employee relations documentation including notices, hearing packs, outcome letters and employee correspondence
Own and manage the full recruitment lifecycle from defining role requirements through to offer management, with support from the HR Assistant
Manage all onboarding, induction, probation tracking and employee lifecycle processes in a structured and compliant manner
Oversee and maintain SharePoint as the single source of truth for all HR records and employee documentation
Manage the performance management framework including performance contracts, KPIs, quarterly reviews and performance improvement plans
Own the company training plan, skills development process, and all supporting documentation required for WSP, ATR and BBBEE audit purposes
Manage employment equity compliance, EEA2 and EEA4 submissions, and EE committee processes
Oversee employee benefits administration and prepare accurate monthly payroll input information for submission
Review, maintain and improve HR policies, procedures and templates in line with legislative and operational requirements
Proactively identify HR risks, gaps and trends, and recommend practical solutions before issues escalate
Develop and support retention, engagement, recognition and culture initiatives that keep the right people committed to the business


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Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point. This will be requested later.

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