Human Resources Manager at Select Recruitment in Dube, Soweto
Select Recruitment · Dube, Soweto, Gauteng · Hybrid
Overview
Select Recruitment is looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead the HR function for a growing organisation in Dube, Soweto. This is a permanent, full time role offering R50 000 CTC per month, negotiable based on experience. The position is hybrid with some travel required. You will focus on workforce productivity, payroll controls, HR systems, performance management, and building a strong, accountable work culture. If you have 8 to 12 years of HR experience and want to make a real business impact, this is for you.
About the role
A dynamic and rapidly growing organisation in Dube, Soweto is looking for a strong Human Resources Manager to lead the Human Capital function. This role is about moving HR away from reactive admin and into a proactive, data driven and commercially aligned space. You will work closely with business leadership to improve productivity, reduce labour risk, strengthen payroll and contract controls, implement HR systems and analytics, and build a disciplined, high accountability culture across the business and its acquired operations.
The position is permanent and full time, with hybrid working options while keeping high visibility to the workforce. Some travel will be required. You will need a business owner mindset, a firm but lawful approach to employee relations, and the ability to use HR data to drive decisions.
Application notes: The job listing does not provide specific application instructions. Please apply through the original posting on pnet.co.za.
Requirements
- A degree or advanced qualification in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Industrial Psychology, Business Management or Law
- 8 to 12 years of HR experience, with at least 3 to 5 years in an HRBP, HR Operations Manager, Employee Relations Manager or equivalent role
- Strong working knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, EEA, CCMA processes, disciplinary procedures, incapacity management and South African labour compliance
- Proven experience in payroll, remuneration, rewards, HR administration and employee lifecycle management
- Experience with HRIS, payroll or time and attendance systems such as Sage, VIP, PaySpace, SAP, Oracle, SuccessFactors, Kronos or similar
- Experience in high volume operational environments such as call centre, sales, logistics, FMCG, manufacturing, services, funeral operations or facilities management
- Strong Excel, PowerBI or dashboard capability, or proven ability to use HR data for decisions
- Evidence of improving productivity, reducing absenteeism, implementing systems or reducing HR operating cost
Responsibilities
- Lead the Human Capital function as a strategic business support unit
- Improve workforce productivity and reduce labour risk across the business
- Strengthen payroll and contract controls
- Implement HR systems and analytics to reduce manual HR dependency
- Improve performance management and build a high accountability culture
- Manage employee relations including LRA, BCEA, EEA, disciplinary processes and CCMA preparation
- Use HR data to identify absenteeism abuse, payroll leakage, overtime issues and underperformance
- Support call centre, sales and business development teams with people performance
- Build employee engagement, recognition and morale while maintaining discipline
- Ensure HR is trusted by employees and aligned to business sustainability
Job details
- Organisation
- Select Recruitment
- Location
- Dube, Soweto, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Work arrangement
- Hybrid
- Experience level
- Senior (8+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Salary
- R50k CTC per month negotiable on experience / monthly
- Category
- Human Resources
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This is a senior HR role that will test both your people skills and your business sense. They are looking for someone who can balance fair labour practices with protecting the business, so be ready to talk about real examples where you reduced absenteeism, improved payroll controls or implemented an HR system that made a measurable difference. In your interview, expect questions about how you handle disciplinary matters, CCMA cases and difficult performance conversations. Highlight your experience with HR technology and data dashboards, because this role is big on using data to solve problems. Also remember to show your commercial awareness. They want someone who understands that HR must support business sustainability. Make sure your CV clearly shows your years of experience and the systems you have worked with. Good luck!
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