HR Assistant Manager

Recruiter:

Nexthire Recruitment Company

Job Ref:

JHB000018/TS

Date posted:

Friday, January 16, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client in Gauteng is looking to employ a hands-on HR Assistant Manager to manage all HRM functions in a growing organization. This role suits a practical, detail-driven HR professional with strong labour law knowledge and solid HR administration experience.

POSITION INFO:
Job Title: HR Assistant Manager
Location: Gauteng, Edenvale
Remuneration: R300,000 – R400,000 per year (Negotiable)
Duration: 2-Year Contract

Our client’s niche is in the civil engineering sector and has a great hire-to-retention rate.

Key Responsibilities:

Draft contracts, HR letters, and policies
Manage leave reconciliations and HR records
Handle employee relations, discipline, and grievances
Ensure labour law compliance
Support recruitment, onboarding, and training
Conduct HR policy training
Support performance management processes
Draft employment contracts, HR letters, and policy documentation.
Manage leave reconciliations, attendance, and employee records.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning activities.
Facilitate disciplinary hearings, grievances, and employee relations processes.
Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA, UIF, COIDA).
Implement HR policies and conduct employee training sessions.
Support performance management and KPI processes.
Coordinate training and skills development initiatives.
Prepare HR reports and workforce analytics.
Provide HR guidance and support to managers and employees.

Requirements:

Degree in human resources or a related field
3–5 years HR Experience
Strong labour law knowledge

Excellent communication and professionalism

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