Junior HR Manager

Recruiter:

Kerry Kopp Recruitment

Job Ref:

KZN000767/CK

Date posted:

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Location:

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
JUNIOR HR MANAGER
KZN - PIETERMARITZBURG
Support and drive the full HR function, ensuring legally compliant, efficient, and value-adding HR services aligned to business objectives and regional HR strategy.

POSITION INFO:

Manage end-to-end HR operations including employee relations, performance management, recruitment, training, and compliance within the South African legal framework.
Ensure accurate payroll administration, HR reporting, employment equity, skills development, and statutory submissions.
Support management on labour relations, organisational development, succession planning, policy implementation, and union engagement.
Manage HR budgeting, salary benchmarking, and training spend, while driving HR governance, HRIS optimisation, and regional HR initiatives.

Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

Matric (Grade 12 Certificate)
HR Diploma/Degree
5 years+ HR Management experience.
Advanced Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word & Sage Payroll System
Working knowledge of current Labour legislation, Skills Development, Employment Equity and BEE legislation essential.
Working knowledge of international quality systems (preferable).
Ability to reconcile for budgetary purposes.

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