Human Resources Manager

The Human Resources Manager provides strategic and operational leadership of the Human Resources function for CBZ Solutions within a multi-site maintenance and operational environment. The role is accountable for delivering commercially sound, legally compliant and business-aligned HR leadership across workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee and labour relations, performance management, learning and development, employment equity, payroll oversight, HR governance and people risk management. In close partnership with executive management and site leadership, the role is required to support a diverse workforce, uphold consistent and fair people practices, and strengthen organisational capability and operational stability across the business.

The incumbent serves as a trusted adviser to management and a custodian of sound labour practice, exercising integrity, discretion, professional judgement and credibility in the management of all people-related matters.

• Provide leadership to the full HR function in support of company strategy, operational priorities and statutory obligations.
• Partner with head office and site leadership on workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, mobilisation and broader people resourcing requirements.
• Lead and advise on employee and labour relations matters, including misconduct, grievances, incapacity, poor performance, investigations, disciplinary processes, appeals and dispute resolution.
• Manage labour relations, union engagement and representation in proceedings before the CCMA, bargaining councils and related forums, as required.
• Ensure that HR policies, employment documentation, records and processes are current, well governed and consistently applied across the business.
• Lead Employment Equity, Workplace Skills Plan, Annual Training Report and other statutory HR submissions and compliance requirements.
• Oversee payroll inputs, leave, benefits and related HR controls to ensure accuracy, confidentiality and compliance.
• Build management capability through practical guidance and coaching to support fair, consistent and effective people management across the organisation.
• Promote employee engagement, wellness and respectful workplace practices appropriate to a diverse and operational workforce.
• Provide accurate HR reporting and lead the HR team to deliver a professional, responsive and value-adding service to the business.

• An Honours Degree and or Master's in  Human Resources Management, Labour Relations, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration or a related field is essential.
• A minimum of 10 years’ broad HR generalist experience is required, including at least 5 to 8 years in a management role.
• Proven experience within a site-based, industrial, engineering, maintenance, or manufacturing environment is essential.
• Strong employee relations and labour relations experience is required, including exposure to disciplinary processes, grievances, incapacity, poor performance matters, CCMA and bargaining council proceedings.
• Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation, Employment Equity, skills development and related statutory HR compliance requirements is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to support a diverse workforce across multiple levels of the organisation, with clear, fair and respectful communication.
• Strong leadership capability, sound judgement, resilience, organisation, conflict management and stakeholder engagement skills are required.
• Good computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with HR and payroll systems, is required.
• A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to operational sites, as required by the business, are essential.

• A compliant, responsive and business-aligned HR function that effectively supports head office and site operations.
• Fair, consistent and legally sound management of employee and labour relations matters across the organisation.
• Effective workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding and mobilisation support aligned to operational requirements.
• Accurate and timely statutory submissions, HR records, payroll inputs and management reporting.
• Strengthened management capability through sound guidance and consistent application of people management practices.
• A professional HR service that supports employee engagement, accountability, respect and operational stability across a diverse workforce.