Human Resources Manager

Johannesburg, South Africa Posted on 01/27/2026

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resources & Resourcing Manager to lead and manage the full HR function while overseeing end-to-end recruitment and resourcing operations. This role is both operational and commercial, requiring a professional who can manage internal HR processes, contractors, and staff, while actively driving new resourcing business and strengthening existing client relationships.

The successful candidate will serve as a key liaison between the business, clients, and candidates, ensuring compliance, performance, and growth across the HR and talent acquisition space.

• Lead and manage the full HR function across the organization.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks.
• Oversee employee relations, including disciplinary processes, warnings, grievances, and performance management.
• Manage CCMA and labour-related matters, including preparation and liaison with legal advisors.
• Monitor and manage employee leave balances, payroll inputs, and HR records.
• Oversee staff onboarding, inductions, and offboarding processes.
• Ensure compliance with South African labor legislation and best practices.

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across permanent, contract, and project-based roles.
• Screen, shortlist, and submit suitable candidates to clients.
• Manage interview processes, including sitting in on client and internal interviews.
• Oversee contractor management, including contracts, renewals, performance, and compliance.
• Ensure quality, turnaround time, and client satisfaction across all resourcing deliverables.

• Identify and develop new business opportunities for resourcing and talent services.
• Engage with existing clients to expand resourcing partnerships and repeat business.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through ongoing engagement and service delivery.
• Participate in client meetings, negotiations, and service presentations related to resourcing.
• Collaborate with leadership to support growth strategies within the talent and HR space.
• Act as the primary HR and resourcing contact for clients.
• Manage client expectations and ensure service excellence.
• Provide HR and recruitment advisory support to clients where required.

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in Human Resources and Talent Acquisition.
• Strong experience in resourcing, contractor management, and client-facing recruitment.
• Proven exposure to labour relations, CCMA cases, and disciplinary processes.
• Experience in business development or account management within a resourcing environment.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead the HR function end-to-end.
• Strategic thinking and commercial awareness.
• Strong leadership and decision-making ability.
• High attention to detail and compliance.
• Relationship-building and client engagement.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution.

• Lead and shape the HR and resourcing function.
• High-impact role with business growth exposure.
• Client-facing, strategic, and operational responsibility.
• Opportunity to influence policy, people, and performance.