HR Manager

Listing live now. Role: HR Manager. Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

About the Opportunity

The organisation is investing in its Mbombela operation, and this HR Manager position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the hr jobs function and contribute to the wider Mpumalanga business.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the hr jobs team in Mpumalanga make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

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 Mpumalanga is consistently high and consistently fair.

Equally, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Mbombela also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Your Future Here

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the hr jobs team in Mbombela 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 Mbombela team member.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Mbombela have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.

The Environment

On top of that, the environment blends desk-based administrative work with frequent interactions across the business. Confidentiality, fairness and compliance underpin the work.

In addition, 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 Mbombela site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Mpumalanga. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Meet the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the hr jobs side of the business inside out. The Mbombela group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

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.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Practically speaking, the team mix in Mbombela reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity

Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Mbombela.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Mbombela.

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.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Mpumalanga.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Process monthly payroll inputs and resolve employee queries
• Manage end-to-end recruitment from briefing to onboarding
• Support organisational design, job evaluation and grading processes
• Advise managers on application of the LRA, BCEA and EEA
• Manage benefits, pension or provident fund and medical aid administration
• Manage relationships with unions and prepare for wage negotiations
• Roll out HR policies and procedures and train managers on application
• Champion transformation and inclusion across all people processes

What You’ll Need

• Sound knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, EEA and Skills Development Act
• Comfortable in a unionised environment where applicable
• Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion
• Sound understanding of EE and B-BBEE compliance reporting
• Member or affiliate of SABPP or IPM is an advantage

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.