Work-Force
Role: HR Manager. Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
About the Opportunity
An experienced HR Manager is needed to support operations in Gqeberha. The role forms part of how the business keeps its hr jobs portfolio strong in Eastern Cape.
The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the HR Manager taking on this position.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the HR Manager to step into the hr jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
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 Eastern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the hr jobs team in Gqeberha have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Gqeberha team member.
Beyond that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Gqeberha have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
Our Commitment to Transformation
On top of that, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Eastern Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Gqeberha.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Notably, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
Your Workplace
Equally, the environment blends desk-based administrative work with frequent interactions across the business. Confidentiality, fairness and compliance underpin the work.
Beyond that, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Gqeberha site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Equally, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.
Working in Gqeberha
Working in Gqeberha means a place close to the East London Industrial Park, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Gqeberha office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Gqeberha cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Gqeberha.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Gqeberha colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the hr jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
On top of that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Daily Duties
- Advise managers on application of the LRA, BCEA and EEA
- Compile workforce reports for EE, B-BBEE and skills development submissions
- Coordinate performance management cycles and calibration sessions
- Manage end-to-end recruitment from briefing to onboarding
- Support organisational design, job evaluation and grading processes
- Drive engagement, wellness and culture initiatives across sites
- Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes
Candidate Profile
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems
- Sound understanding of EE and B-BBEE compliance reporting
- Project management skills for HR initiatives and rollouts
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.