Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a HR Manager role based in Senekal. We welcome candidates from every background across Free State who are ready to grow with us.
What This Role Involves
The HR Manager vacancy forms part of how the Senekal branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the hr jobs side of the business moving forward.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Senekal team.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the HR Manager is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the hr jobs side of the business inside out. The Senekal group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Practically speaking, the team mix in Senekal reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Why This Role
On top of that, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in hr jobs from your base in Senekal. Many colleagues across Free State have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Senekal teams.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Free State.
Your Workplace
Importantly, the environment blends desk-based administrative work with frequent interactions across the business. Confidentiality, fairness and compliance underpin the work.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Notably, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Daily Duties
- Manage benefits, pension or provident fund and medical aid administration
- Manage end-to-end recruitment from briefing to onboarding
- Maintain accurate employee records on the HRIS
- Manage relationships with unions and prepare for wage negotiations
- Support organisational design, job evaluation and grading processes
- Champion transformation and inclusion across all people processes
Essential Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
- Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR metrics
- Member or affiliate of SABPP or IPM is an advantage
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.