HR Manager, Durban

Location: Prospecton, Durban

Contract type: Permanent

Ramsay Engineering

would like to offer the opportunity to all employees who meet the requirements for the position that is available to apply.

We are seeking an experienced and driven HR Manager to lead and oversee all human resources functions within our organisation. This role plays a key part in driving organisational performance through people, culture, and leadership capability. You will manage a small HR team while ensuring the effective delivery of both strategic and operational HR initiatives that support business performance and growth.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Focus

HR Systems: Implement and manage HR platforms, ensure data integrity aligned to business‑critical success factors, and develop and update HR policies in line with business strategy

People Journey:

Recruitment&Selection: Drive talent acquisition, partner with leadership on hiring needs, and support succession planning

Development: Identify training needs, facilitate leadership development, and ensure compliance with training plans

Performance Management: Design and drive performance frameworks, including scorecards and 360 assessments, to build a high‑performance culture

Organisational Effectiveness: Conduct job analysis, implement EVP strategies, and enhance employee engagement

Retention: Identify retention risks and implement strategies to retain top talent

Culture, Values&Business Alignment: Embed business‑critical success factors, Ramsay Business Practices, and company values into daily behaviours, HR processes, and team leadership, while driving structured monthly and quarterly employee communication sessions

Diversity&Inclusion: Ensure compliance with Employment Equity and contribute to BBBEE initiatives

Operational Execution

HR Systems: Maintain HR platforms, payroll systems, employee e‑filing, and ensure ongoing data accuracy

Recruitment&Selection: Oversee assessments, onboarding, and recruitment tracking dashboards

Development: Manage Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and training compliance, including online learning platforms

Performance: Support and execute ongoing performance reviews and feedback processes

Remuneration&Benefits: Manage payroll, ensure accurate and timely payments, and oversee month‑end processes

People Management: Lead and support the HR team, manage disciplinary and poor performance processes, and provide IR guidance

Financial Management: Manage HR budgets, control costs, and oversee departmental invoicing

Drive the ongoing implementation of the People Journey and shop‑floor leadership programmes

Requirements

5–10 years’ experience in a Human Resources role, with leadership exposure

Relevant HR‑related degree or equivalent qualification

Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR best practices

Proven experience managing HR systems, payroll, and employee relations

Experience in a manufacturing or operational environment will be advantageous

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution

High attention to detail and strong organisational skills

A proactive, solutions‑driven mindset

EEO&Preference Statement Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No 55 of 1998 and any amendments thereto,

Ramsay Engineering

Internal Recruitment Policy as well as the Employment Equity Plan.

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