HR Manager, Port Elizabeth

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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-focussed corporate culture

Report periodically on all HR related topics to regional and national leadership

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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)

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