Human Resources Manager

Recruiter:

Pronel Personnel

Job Ref:

2759980611

Date posted:

Monday, February 9, 2026

Location:

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client, a well-established family-owned business operating across South Africa and Zambia with approximately130 employees, is seeking an experienced HR Specialist / HR Manager.

This role is ideal for a seasoned HR generalist (10 years’ experience) comfortable managing the full HR function across multiple sites, including payroll, recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage full employee lifecycle: onboarding, probation, movements, and exits
Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with South African labour legislation and relevant cross-border requirements
Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures
End-to-end recruitment across all branches; support succession planning and talent retention
Take ownership of payroll: manage statutory submissions, payroll queries, and compensation records
Manage petty cash, forex payments, and assist with month-end creditor payments
Build and maintain positive employee relations; handle disciplinary processes, grievances, and performance issues
Identify training and development needs and coordinate initiatives
Compile HR reports for management and use HR data to support decision-making

Requirements:

10 years + HR generalist experience, including payroll management
Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across sites
Proficiency in HR systems and MS Office
Relevant HR qualification (BCom HR, BA HR, or similar) advantageous
Multi-site or operational environment experience advantageous
Exposure to cross-border HR (Africa) advantageous

Why This Role?

Stable, family-owned business with a supportive, values-driven culture
Autonomy and ownership of the full HR function
Exposure to a diverse workforce across multiple locations
Opportunity for long-term growth and career development

Suitable applications can be emailed to

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