Location: Prospecton, Durban
Contract type: Permanent
Ramsay Engineering would like to offer the opportunity to all employees who meet the requirements for the position that is available to apply.
We are seeking an experienced and driven HR Manager to lead and oversee all human resources functions within our organisation. This role plays a key part in driving organisational performance through people, culture, and leadership capability. You will manage a small HR team while ensuring the effective delivery of both strategic and operational HR initiatives that support business performance and growth.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Focus
- HR Systems: Implement and manage HR platforms, ensure data integrity aligned to business-critical success factors, and develop and update HR policies in line with business strategy
- People Journey:
- Recruitment & Selection: Drive talent acquisition, partner with leadership on hiring needs, and support succession planning
- Development: Identify training needs, facilitate leadership development, and ensure compliance with training plans
- Performance Management: Design and drive performance frameworks, including scorecards and 360° assessments, to build a high-performance culture
- Organisational Effectiveness: Conduct job analysis, implement EVP strategies, and enhance employee engagement
- Retention: Identify retention risks and implement strategies to retain top talent
- Culture, Values & Business Alignment: Embed business-critical success factors, Ramsay Business Practices, and company values into daily behaviours, HR processes, and team leadership, while driving structured monthly and quarterly employee communication sessions
- Diversity & Inclusion: Ensure compliance with Employment Equity and contribute to BBBEE initiatives
Operational Execution
- HR Systems: Maintain HR platforms, payroll systems, employee e-filing, and ensure ongoing data accuracy
- Recruitment & Selection: Oversee assessments, onboarding, and recruitment tracking dashboards
- Development: Manage Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and training compliance, including online learning platforms
- Performance: Support and execute ongoing performance reviews and feedback processes
- Remuneration & Benefits: Manage payroll, ensure accurate and timely payments, and oversee month-end processes
- People Management: Lead and support the HR team, manage disciplinary and poor performance processes, and provide IR guidance
- Financial Management: Manage HR budgets, control costs, and oversee departmental invoicing
- Drive the ongoing implementation of the People Journey and shopfloor leadership programmes
Requirements
- 5–10 years’ experience in a Human Resources role, with leadership exposure
- Relevant HR-related degree or equivalent qualification
- Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR best practices
- Proven experience managing HR systems, payroll, and employee relations
- Experience in a manufacturing or operational environment will be advantageous
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- A proactive, solutions-driven mindset
Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No 55 of 1998 and any amendments thereto, Ramsay Engineering Internal Recruitment Policy as well as the Employment Equity Plan.
NB: If applicants have not received a response two weeks after the closing date, please accept that your applications have not been successful.