HR and Legal Contract Manager

Recruiter:

Lotus Recruitment

Job Ref:

CPT000236/MdW

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client, an international engineering and construction company, seeks to employ a strategic, qualified and experienced HR Manager, with a strong background in international contract and employment law, to join their professional team.

Please note that we are requiring a candidate who has experience in the construction, civils or heavy engineering sector, with international or cross border exposure highly advantageous from the perspective of cross border contracts, contractor contract law, Visa requirements and tax laws.

POSITION INFO:
KEY REQUIREMENTS TO MEET FOR CONSIDERATION:

You will have a HR or related qualification in Human Resources, coupled with 5-8 years experience in effective business partnering within the construction, renewable energy, engineering sector or related industry.
You will have a proven track record in strategy development and execution to achieve business plan KPI’s, as well as driving compliance and monitoring practices in accordance with relevant legislation and industry agreements.
You will have a passion human capital development, ensuring mentorship programmes are effective and aligned with critical skills development.
You will have proven expertise in engaging and effectively negotiating with unions, mediate industrial action and managing industrial relations effectively across the region.
Additional experience required would be monitoring payroll activities, succession planning, talent management processes, transformation strategy, drafting statuary reports (BBBEE, EE, Skills Development, etc) and executive management support
You must have a valid driver’s licence, own car and a clear criminal and credit record

Please note that should you not be currently resident in the region and area advertised but still wish to apply, the cost of travel for interviews and relocation will be for your expense.

Due to the exceptionally high volume of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful

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