HR Jobs in Johannesburg

Our Client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Human Resource Business Partner to join their Team.

* Bachelor's Degree in Human resources, Business
Administration or related Field
* Minimum 5 year's experience in HR, with focus on Strategic HR
Business Partnering
* Manufacturing, FMCG OR Paper & Pulp Industry
knowledge will be an Advantage
* In-depth knowledge of Labour Laws & HR Practices
* Proficiency in HRIS & Microsoft Office Suite

As the HRBP, you will be responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management. Your duties will include consulting with line management, providing HR guidance, analyzing trends, and implementing HR initiatives to support business goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
• Bridging management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues
• Managing the recruitment and selection process
• Supporting current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital
• Overseeing and managing a performance appraisal system that drives high performance
• Maintaining pay plan and benefits program
• CLEAN CRIMINAL REOCRD - will be verified

Position based in Centurion for a Site Agent. TES / Temporary employee experience is essential. Able to manage 300 TES employees. To start asap.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12)
• 2+ years experience in recruitment or site coordination
• Knowledge of HR practices and labour legislation
• Valid drivers license and own transport
• Computer literate (MS Office)
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple clients/sites
• Willingness to travel and be available after hours

Main Responsibilities

Recruitment Coordination:

• Source, screen, and verify candidates in line with client requirements.
• Schedule and manage interviews, inductions, medicals, and training.
• Oversee badging, accommodation, and transport for employees where applicable.

Client Service:

• Maintain daily communication with clients regarding staff performance and attendance.
• Submit absentee reports and performance feedback.
• Foster strong client relationships and ensure proper notice periods.

On-site Support:

• Monitor site performance and resolve issues efficiently.
• Ensure employee adherence to dress codes and conduct.

Administration:

• Manage and submit contracts, timesheets, payslips, and PPE documentation.
• Ensure pay queries are resolved within 48 hours.
• Maintain accurate manpower spreadsheets and up-to-date site agent files.

Employee Relations:

• Address employee queries, assist with banking/tax documentation, and provide necessary support.
• Conduct regular employee visits and ensure well-being.

HR Support:

• Handle disciplinary actions, strikes, and IOD (injury on duty) processes.
• Manage exemption requests (e.g., overtime, provident fund).

Payroll Liaison:

• Ensure timely and accurate submission of hours worked and deductions.
• Handle subs and advances in line with financial procedures.

Fleet & Equipment Management:

• Oversee the condition and servicing of company vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with driving and equipment usage policies.

Invoicing:

• Deliver accurate client invoices with proof of receipt.
• Ensure termination forms are completed and submitted.

Availability & Communication:

• Remain contactable after hours for emergencies.
• Participate in weekend standby roster as required.

Kindly apply if you meet the minimum requirements. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks consider your application as unsu

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources.
• 35 years generalist HR experience in a unionised environment.
• 23 years experience within the manufacturing sector.
• Own reliable vehicle and valid drivers license.
• Bargaining council and CCMA experience (advantageous).

Key Attributes

• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Deadline-driven and proactive with strong accountability.
• Good knowledge of BBBEE codes and SETA processes.
• Effective in stakeholder engagement at all organisational levels.
• Analytical mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Solid administrative and reporting skills.

Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Key Focus:

• Plan, source, develop, facilitate, and evaluate training and development interventions.
• Oversee the Group's development portfolio, change management, organisational development, implementing best practice, emerging opportunities, supporting changing business needs, and/or individual career growth and advancement.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Honours Degree in Human Resource Management, OD, Industrial Organisation Psychology.
• Certificate in Project Management.
• Registered as an Industrial Organisational Psychologist/Psychometrist, a strong advantage.
• Min. 8 to 10 years experience in a similar role, within a manufacturing environment.
• Registered with HPCSA, SIOPSA or SABPP an added advantage, as is a Certification on Psychometric Assessments.

Relevant Experience:

• Proven track record in building organisational capability through development practices.
• Previous experience as an organisational appointed Skills Development Facilitator.
• Seasoned in meeting requirements related to BBBEE/WSP/ATR/EE/SETA/Industry forums and DoL/internal audits.
• Clear history of being a Development Specialist within people development.
• Experience in managing an organisational learning budget.
• Adept with leading and implementing programmatic change initiatives.
• Proven experience in Organisational Development and/or Design practice. Familiarity with agile methods an advantage.
• Highly collaborative and approachable team member with strong soft skill and ability to lead a team. Excellent stakeholder management.
• Experience in managing Senior Managers.
• High level of organisation, attention to detail, professionalism, and reliability.
• Ability to prioritise and manage work in a fast-paced environment across multiple projects and work streams with competing time/resource demands.

Key Performance Areas:
Report to the Head of HR:

• Contribute to the business strategy by identifying, prioritising, and building people capabilities, behaviours, and structures.
• Lead the development of innovative OD and L&D projects, programmes, and initiatives.
• Provide direction and leadership in the development and implementation of change management processes.
• Lead the team to deliver a comprehensive service to wider business and the HRBP Teams.
• Develop, initiate, and maintain effective programs for talent development, retention, promotion, and succession planning.
• Develop, implement, and maintain customised leadership offerings.
• Identify high potential employees across all levels (new and existing) within the business and ensure development is in place to drive business sustainability.
• Drive culture transformation interventions and practices.
• Lead the
  
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Recruitment Consultant Life Sciences (Cape Town-Based)

Join a fast-growing international recruitment team focused on the high-impact life sciences sector.

Remote for now, office-based in Cape Town in future | UK hours | Competitive salary + commission

About Our Client

Our client is a specialist international recruitment firm working with top-tier clients in the life sciences sector, particularly across the UK and US markets. With a people-first culture, global reach, and a focus on high-demand industries like biotech, pharmaceuticals, and clinical research, they provide a supportive environment for growth-driven consultants.

They are expanding their delivery capability in South Africa and offer an exciting opportunity for recruiters who want to build a career in a meaningful, future-forward industry while gaining global exposure.

The Role: Recruitment Consultant Life Sciences

Youll play a key role in connecting talented professionals with innovative clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical research, and medical device industries. The role is ideal for recruiters who are confident, ambitious, and passionate about life sciences or technical sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and engage high-calibre candidates across UK and US life sciences markets

• Manage the end-to-end (360°) recruitment cycle or support delivery (180°) based on experience

• Build strong, lasting relationships with candidates and clients

• Advertise roles, screen CVs, conduct interviews, and handle submissions

• Maintain accurate and timely records on the ATS/CRM

• Stay current on market trends, salary benchmarks, and industry regulations

• Collaborate with sales or business development teams to meet client delivery needs

About You

• 13 years of recruitment experience, ideally within life sciences or technical sectors

• Experience working with UK or US clients is strongly preferred

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Self-motivated and organized, able to manage deadlines independently

• Adaptable and performance-oriented, with a growth mindset

• Proficient in using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and recruitment CRMs

• Comfortable working UK-aligned hours (9am6pm GMT)

If you're ready to build an international recruitment career in an impactful industry, apply now to join a team where your work truly makes a difference.

What Youll Do:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with established and new clients across industries.
• Source, headhunt, and interview top talent in South Africa.
• Manage the entire recruitment process: job spec to offer negotiation.
• Create compelling job adverts and manage applicant responses.
• Consistently meet placement targets and revenue goals.

What You Bring:

• Minimum 25 years experience as a 360° recruiter (agency-based preferred).
• Excellent communication and business development skills.
• Strong sourcing skills Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, databases, etc.
• Able to work independently and as part of a close-knit team.
• Resilient, resourceful, and results-driven.

What Youll Get:

• A performance-driven, non-corporate environment.
• No micro management, high autonomy, supportive workplace.
• Competitive base salary + commission structure.
• Freedom to run your own desk, with full admin and digital support.
• Work in a beachfront neighbourhood not the city grind.
• Support from a leadership team thats hands-on and invested in your success.

About the Role

Youll be responsible for delivering integrated HR solutions across the employee lifecycle, from workforce planning and recruitment to performance, employee relations, and succession planning. The role requires a hands-on, experienced generalist who can balance HR operations, audits, and legislative compliance with stakeholder management and reporting.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead the full recruitment, selection, onboarding, and exit processes.
• Drive compliance with HR legislation and advise management on implications.
• Facilitate performance management and coach line managers.
• Oversee IR, handle grievances and disputes, and represent the company at CCMA.
• Lead EE, BBBEE, and transformation initiatives with regular reporting.
• Coordinate talent reviews, succession planning, and mentoring programmes.
• Ensure policy alignment with POPIA and lead audit preparation efforts.
• Partner with line management to provide effective HR advisory services.

What Were Looking For

• Degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
• 510 years relevant HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Deep knowledge of South African labour law, EE, and BBBEE compliance
• Experience managing IR cases and CCMA processes
• Ability to work independently and hit the ground running in a contract role
• Employment Equity candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Whats In It for You?

• Fixed-term contract until December 2025
• Immediate impact in a site-based, high-impact HR role
• Partner with operational leadership while driving key HR initiatives

Job Focus:

• Provide legal and compliance advisory services to the HRBPâ??s.
• Be the strategic lead on all ER matters.
• Provide effective Bargaining Council processes, CCMA engagement.
• Ensure effective dispute resolution.
• Fulfil the EE and transformation agenda.
• Develop policies, legal matrices and frameworks of application.
• Encourage successful stakeholder engagement at all levels in the business.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• HR Degree / Employee Relations (ER).
• Post Graduate qualifications are advantageous.
• Minimum 8 to 10 years relevant ER experience in a unionised manufacturing industry.
• Minimum 5 years experience in strategic leadership.
• Proven successful practical application of relevant employee legislation (LRA, BCEA, EEA, etc.), in a commercial unionised environment.
• Demonstrated value add within an Employment Equity, Diversity and/or Transformation portfolio.
• Strong experience in stakeholder management at all levels.
• Experience in the upholding of company values in ER matters.          

Key Performance Areas:

• Work collaboratively with the HRBPs to fully understand the needs of employees and management, performance, transformation, disciplinary, grievance and arbitration issues, and provide best practice ER and EE strategic solutions.
• Effective management of the ER strategy and EE plans in line with both legislative requirements and business objectives.
• Proactively identify, analyse and report potential ER risks to minimise business interruption and promote a harmonious workplace.
• Ensure implementation of Employment Equity and transformation objectives.
• Ensure strike and contingency plans are continually updated in the event of any industrial action.
• Advise on the handling of complaints, manage grievance procedures and facilitate counselling.
• Manage the external legal advisory support in partnership with the Legal team.
• Ensure that Managers and HRBPs are trained on all applicable employee relations best practices.
• Support with the investigation of critical industrial relations issues.
• Collate and analyse employee feedback across all levels on a regular basis and revise people programs and policies to generate more positive outcomes.
• Provide advice for HRBPâ??s for effective dispute resolution.
• Advise on negotiations and engagements between the organisation and employees.
• Efficient management of all external dispute resolution processes.
• Be informed of and keep up to date with employee legislation developments, case law and identify areas for continuous improvement across the Group.

Competencies:

• Strong Commercial understanding.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Analy
  
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As a Senior Consultant, you will lead the design and execution of high-impact client projects across multiple projects.
You will be a trusted thought partner, project anchor, and key relationship builder ensuring delivery excellence, growing client accounts, and mentoring junior team members.


Duties:

• Lead full end-to-end client engagements from scoping to reporting, ensuring project delivery meets defined outcomes, manages financials and resources, and maintains quality and timeliness.
• Act as the primary client liaison by building trust, clarifying needs, contributing to proposals, and ensuring excellence in delivery to drive sustainable long-term relationships.
• Collaborate across practices, build strong internal partnerships, and mentor junior team members while championing delivery excellence.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Degree in HRM, I/O Psychology or related field
• Postgraduate in Organisational Development or related field

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role
• Background in change management, coaching, culture, or team effectiveness
• Management consulting firm experience (preferred)
• Strong project and programme management across diverse clients

Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic thinking
• Project lifecycle management
• Client relationship building
• Financial and resource planning
• Business development
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Leadership and mentorship

If you're looking to apply your expertise in a dynamic consulting environment, wed love to hear from you!

Role Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and energetic HR Generalist to manage and support a broad range of HR functions across our facility. This role requires someone confident in handling both blue-collar (unionised) and white-collar environments, with sound experience in labour relations.
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, offboarding.
• Guide managers and staff on HR policies and compliance matters.
• Handle employee relations: disciplinary processes, grievances, investigations.
• Manage union engagements and resolve related issues (Metal Workers Union).
• Maintain accurate employee records and reports.
• Assist with WSP/ATR submissions to MESETA.
• Submit EE and BEE reports.
• Oversee IOD reporting and compliance.
• Drive employee engagement, wellness, and training programs.
• Support payroll coordination and benefits administration.
• Monitor Health & Safety compliance and documentation.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in HR or similar.
• At least 3 yearsâ?? generalist HR experience in a unionised manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of BCEA, LRA, EEA, and related labour laws.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience working with both white- and blue-collar staff.
• Experience with union processes essential.
• Male candidates preferred due to the physical and cultural dynamics of the factory.

What We Offer:

• Market-related salary and benefits.
• Supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Standard hours: Monâ??Thurs 08:00â??17:00, Fri 08:00â??16:00 (flexi-time on Fridays).

Minimum requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Management or related field
• 1 - 2 years of relevant HR administration experience
• Basic understanding of payroll and HR systems
• Exposure to payroll software such as Sage, VIP or similar will be advantageous
• Basic computer literacy

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with day-to-day HR administration tasks
• Process and maintain employee records and documentation
• Support payroll preparation and administration
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding processes
• Assist with leave tracking and benefits administration
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and labour legislation
• Maintain confidentiality and data accuracy at all times

Consultant: Gillian Ngwenyama - Dante Personnel Mpumalanga