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Job Title: Human Resources Manager - START DATE: 01 FEBRUARY 2027
Department: Human Resources
Location: Johannesburg (JHB), Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
Start Date: 01 February 2027
About Us
Stratogo is a professional recruitment and workforce solutions company specializing in sourcing and placing top talent across various industries.
Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resources Manager to lead and manage the organisation's people and culture function. The successful candidate will be responsible for HR strategy, governance, employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, performance management, compliance, organisational development, and HR reporting.
The role will work closely with Executive Management and will be responsible for ensuring compliance with South African labour legislation, company policies, governance requirements, and HR best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the HR strategy, workforce planning, talent acquisition, succession planning, and talent development initiatives in alignment with business objectives.
- Oversee the full recruitment and onboarding process, including recruitment governance, vetting, qualification verification, reference checks, workforce planning, and reporting on vacancies, time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and attrition.
- Provide strategic and operational guidance on employee relations, including disciplinary, incapacity, grievance, and dispute processes, ensuring compliance with the Labour Relations Act and company disciplinary procedures.
- Represent the organisation at CCMA or relevant Bargaining Council proceedings and manage external labour law advisors when required.
- Coach and advise line managers on employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, and the correct application of HR procedures.
- Own the annual performance management and talent review cycles, including Performance Improvement Plans and employee development initiatives.
- Manage learning and development programmes, leadership development, coaching interventions, the Workplace Skills Plan, Annual Training Report, and relevant SETA submissions.
- Oversee compensation and benefits administration, including remuneration benchmarking, pay-equity reviews, annual increases, incentive processes, medical aid, retirement funds, and benefit service providers.
- Ensure payroll and benefits processes comply with applicable legislation and company requirements.
- Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation, including the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, COIDA, POPIA, and internal HR policies.
- Develop, review, and implement HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, and disciplinary processes.
- Manage Employment Equity reporting, the Employment Equity Committee, and transformation initiatives.
- Maintain accurate HR records, registers, controls, and documentation in support of ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 requirements and internal/external audits.
- Lead organisational development, restructuring, change management, and people-related transformation initiatives.
- Develop employee engagement and wellness programmes and monitor absenteeism, incapacity, employee wellness, and psychosocial risk indicators.
- Maintain the HR people-risk register and report on mitigation actions to Executive Management.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly HR reports covering headcount, turnover, retention, absenteeism, recruitment, transformation, and other workforce metrics.
- Prepare HR and people-related reports and inputs for Executive Management and Board meetings.
- Ensure confidential employee and remuneration information is processed and maintained lawfully in accordance with POPIA and information security requirements.
- Provide objective, evidence-based HR advice to Executive Management and maintain appropriate HR governance and controls.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Honours qualification preferred.
- Minimum 8 years' HR generalist experience, with at least 3 years at HR Management level.
- Proven experience with direct accountability for employee relations and dispute resolution.
- Strong working knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR compliance requirements.
- Advanced knowledge of labour relations and dispute resolution practices.
- Experience advising Executive Management on HR and people-related matters.
- Experience preparing HR reports and information for Executive Management and/or Board level.
- Experience with HR software, HR analytics, and workforce data.
- Experience in professional services, engineering, consulting, or technology environments will be advantageous.
- Registration with SABPP as an HR Professional, or eligibility for registration, will be preferred.
- Formal labour law or industrial relations certification will be advantageous.
- A recognised management or leadership development programme will be advantageous.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong HR leadership and strategic management skills.
- Advanced employee relations and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
- High emotional intelligence and interpersonal maturity.
- Strong change management and organisational development skills.
- Excellent coaching and mentoring abilities.
- Strong HR analytics, reporting, and workforce data interpretation skills.
- Policy development, governance, and Board-level report writing experience.
- Strong organisational and planning abilities.
- Sound business acumen with the ability to influence credibly at Executive level.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Objectivity and fairness when dealing with employee and management matters.
- Resilience and a proactive approach.
- High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
- Absolute discretion and confidentiality when dealing with employee and remuneration information.
- Courage to provide independent, evidence-based advice to management.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will be a senior HR professional with strong generalist and employee relations experience and the ability to operate at both a strategic and operational level.
The successful candidate must be confident in advising Executive Management, managing complex employee relations matters, interpreting South African labour legislation, and implementing HR strategies that support business objectives.
The role requires a professional who can balance people management, business requirements, compliance, governance, and organisational development, while maintaining confidentiality, objectivity, fairness, and professional integrity.
What is on Offer
- Opportunity to lead the organisation's HR and people strategy.
- Direct exposure to Executive Management and Board-level reporting.
- Strategic and operational responsibility across the full HR function.
- Opportunity to contribute to organisational development, talent management, employee engagement, and business growth.
- Professional and dynamic working environment.
- Market-related remuneration package.
How to Apply
Send CV: [Email Address Removed]
Please ensure the job title "Human Resources Manager – JHB" is reflected in the subject line of your email application.
Important: The required start date for this position is 01 February 2027.
Note: If you do not receive a response within three weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
We are committed to locating the ideal job for you, so we kindly advise against paying for this service. There are no costs associated with securing employment with us.
Desired Skills:
- HR generalist
- HR Manager
- CCMA
