Support Manager (HR) Pietermaritzburg
Job Location:
Pietermaritzburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
7 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
4 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Support Manager (HR) - Pietermaritzburg
Our client is seeking an experienced and analytical Support Manager (HR) to oversee HR governance legislative compliance employee relations and key HR systems while driving best HR practices across the business.
Our client is seeking an experienced and analytical Support Manager (HR) to oversee HR governance legislative compliance employee relations and key HR systems while driving best HR practices across the business.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation including BCEA LRA Employment Equity Act OHS Act and COIDA
- Develop review and maintain HR policies procedures and governance documentation
- Manage Employment Equity Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) and SHE compliance
- Lead employee relations disciplinary processes and performance management
- Advise management on labour legislation compliance and HR risk
- Coordinate statutory reporting compliance audits and risk assessments
- Improve workforce systems time & attendance processes and payroll efficiency
- Implement and maintain effective document management and version control systems
- Support onboarding training workforce planning and recruitment initiatives
Requirements
- Post-matric qualification in HR Industrial Psychology Business Administration or a related field (preferred)
- Proven experience in:
- HR legislative compliance
- Employee relations & disciplinary procedures
- Employment Equity & OHS
- COIDA / IOD
- Performance management
- Recruitment onboarding & training
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and MS Office skills
- Proficiency in IsiZulu (spoken and written) will be advantageous
- Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and leadership abilities
- Team player with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organisation
Due to the high volume of applications received only suitable candidates who meet the criteria of this vacancy will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Manager
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