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Listing live now. A HR Manager position is being filled in Mdantsane. Suitable candidates from across Eastern Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.
The Role
The HR Manager vacancy forms part of how the Mdantsane 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 Mdantsane team.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the hr jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Mdantsane much easier.
About Mdantsane
Importantly, the role is based in Mdantsane, near the Port of Ngqura logistics hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Mdantsane and the broader Eastern Cape region.
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 Mdantsane.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the hr jobs side of the business inside out. The Mdantsane group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
In addition, the team mix in Mdantsane reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage relationships with unions and prepare for wage negotiations
- Advise managers on application of the LRA, BCEA and EEA
- Champion transformation and inclusion across all people processes
- Compile workforce reports for EE, B-BBEE and skills development submissions
- Drive engagement, wellness and culture initiatives across sites
- Process monthly payroll inputs and resolve employee queries
- Coordinate training, learnerships and bursary programmes with SETAs
Essential Criteria
- Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems
- Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Experience supporting CCMA, disciplinary and grievance processes
- Sound understanding of EE and B-BBEE compliance reporting
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.