Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a HR Manager in Somerset West. Suitably qualified candidates from across Western Cape are invited to apply.
The Role
The HR Manager position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Western Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Somerset West and across the hr jobs space.
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 Somerset West team.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Somerset West teams, and the new HR Manager will feel that from the first week.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Western Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
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 Western Cape.
The Environment
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 Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Somerset West site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Why This Role
Beyond 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 Somerset West. Many colleagues across Western Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Equally, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Somerset West keep progressing.
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 Western Cape.
Core Functions
- Manage relationships with unions and prepare for wage negotiations
- Compile workforce reports for EE, B-BBEE and skills development submissions
- Drive engagement, wellness and culture initiatives across sites
- Advise managers on application of the LRA, BCEA and EEA
- Champion transformation and inclusion across all people processes
- Run exit interviews and feed insights into retention strategies
- Manage benefits, pension or provident fund and medical aid administration
- Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes
Who We’re Looking For
- Comfortable in a unionised environment where applicable
- Sound knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, EEA and Skills Development Act
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR metrics
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
- Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.