TRAFFIC Gauteng

Human Resources Manager

Ntice Search Solutions

Job Description

Our client, a well-established manufacturing business based in Roodepoort is looking to appoint an experienced and hands on HR Manager to lead their HR function.

The HR Manager will be responsible for leading and implementing HR strategies that support the organisation's overall business objectives while taking full ownership of the HR function.

This role requires a hands on leader with strong expertise in industrial relations, workforce planning, payroll oversight, and compliance with relevant labour legislation and bargaining council regulations.

The successful candidate will play an active role in guiding and developing the HR team, driving performance management processes, and ensuring the effective implementation of HR policies and procedures.

In addition, the HR Manager will be responsible for fostering a positive workplace culture, strengthening employee engagement across both office and operational teams, and supporting the overall effectiveness and growth of the organisation.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Take ownership of the HR function, ensuring compliance with labour legislation, bargaining council regulations, OHS, Employment Equity, and BBBEE requirements.
  • Lead and manage the HR team, providing guidance, training, and support to management and staff.
  • Drive recruitment, workforce planning, succession strategies, and performance management to meet business objectives.
  • Oversee payroll, employee benefits, and HR processes with accuracy and compliance.
  • Foster a positive workplace culture, employee engagement, and alignment between office and operational teams.
  • Implement HR policies, provide practical HR advice, and monitor key metrics to support organisational effectiveness.
Qualifications:
  • Matric
  • Relevant 3 year qualification - Degree in Human Resources Management
  • 3 5 years HR generalist experience
  • A sound knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, EE, Skills Development and BBBEE Act.
  • Be familiar with MEIBC
  • Previous HR Management experience having worked within a manufacturing / plastics industry advantageous
  • Previous experience implementing and setting up HR structures, as well as exposure to Industrial Relations in a Factory/Plant environment an added advantage
  • Previous experience assessing and drafting policies, procedures, job profile and performance appraisal framework in line with business agenda is preferred

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within one week, please consider your application unsuccessful

Location: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, GP

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
$136,350/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Management of Personnel Resources Speaking Judgment and Decision Making Reading Comprehension
Common Technologies
ADP Workforce Now ADP Run UKG Pro Mentimeter Microsoft PowerPoint 365 Various modern HRMS solutions Oracle Recruiting Cloud Learning Technologies Group (LTG) PeopleFluent

Job Overview

Date Posted
27 Mar 2026
Location
Gauteng, South Africa

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