Human Resource Manager

Recruiter:

Assegai

Job Ref:

DUR000430/LL

Date posted:

Friday, June 26, 2026

Location:

Westville, South Africa

Salary:

680000 Annually

SUMMARY:
A well-established and progressive Civil Engineering Consultancy is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead and drive its HR function from its Westville office.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and forming part of the Management Committee (MANCO), this is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of Human Resources, Payroll, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Compliance, and Facilities Management across the business.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced HR professional who enjoys operating at both strategic and operational levels and is passionate about building high-performing teams and a positive workplace culture.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements: Degree in Human Resources or related field. 10+ years' HR Generalist experience, including at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role. Professional registration with the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) will be advantageous. Proven experience managing Sage VIP Payroll and Premier HR. Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR best practices. Advanced MS Office skills, including Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent report-writing, analytical, and communication skills. Experience within the Civil Engineering, Consulting Engineering, or Construction environment will be advantageous Key Responsibilities: Human Resources Leadership Lead and manage the full HR function across the organisation. Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and best practices. Ensure compliance with all labour legislation and statutory requirements. Drive talent management, skills development, succession planning, and organisational development initiatives. Manage Employment Equity, Skills Development, BBBEE HR initiatives, and Department of Labour compliance. Oversee performance management processes and employee engagement initiatives. Manage all Industrial Relations matters, disciplinary processes, grievances, and conflict resolution. Provide strategic HR advice and guidance to Directors and senior management. Manage the payroll function and HR reporting dashboards. Coordinate annual salary benchmarking and remuneration reviews. Lead internal communications and employee wellness initiatives. Facilities Management: Oversee facilities management across multiple branches. Manage office maintenance, refurbishments, and service providers. Coordinate supplier database applications and facilities budgets. Assist with corporate marketing initiatives and company social events. Prepare monthly reports and annual departmental budgets.

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