Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a HR Manager in Mthatha. Suitably qualified candidates from across Eastern Cape are invited to apply.
The Role
This HR Manager role sits within the hr jobs function in Mthatha. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Eastern Cape.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Mthatha team on trust, and the HR Manager role will feel that from week one.
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.
The Environment
Crucially, the environment blends desk-based administrative work with frequent interactions across the business. Confidentiality, fairness and compliance underpin the work.
Equally, 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.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Your Team
Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Mthatha office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.
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.
On top of that, the team mix in Mthatha reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Core Functions
- Coordinate performance management cycles and calibration sessions
- Manage end-to-end recruitment from briefing to onboarding
- Manage benefits, pension or provident fund and medical aid administration
- Compile workforce reports for EE, B-BBEE and skills development submissions
- Manage relationships with unions and prepare for wage negotiations
- Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes
- Maintain accurate employee records on the HRIS
Minimum Requirements
- Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems
- Experience supporting CCMA, disciplinary and grievance processes
- Comfortable in a unionised environment where applicable
- Sound understanding of EE and B-BBEE compliance reporting
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR metrics
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.