Group HR Manager

Pretoria, South AfricaFull-timeSeniorOn-sitePosted 5 Oct 2026

Job Overview

Swift Recruitment is hiring a Group HR Manager in the Pretoria region to manage and oversee the full human resources function across its client organisation. This is a hands-on, KPI-driven leadership role spanning HR strategy, performance management, industrial relations, skills development, recruitment and Sage 300 HR and payroll.

You will set HR strategy aligned to business objectives, advise management on all HR matters and labour legislation, lead and develop the HR team, and report to senior management. The role drives organisation-wide KPIs and performance processes, manages all IR matters through to CCMA representation, owns the skills-development strategy including WSP/ATR submissions and SETA liaison, and oversees recruitment, onboarding, retention and succession planning.

Ideal for an HR leader with 5+ years in HR management, strong IR credentials and practical Sage 300 People and Payroll experience. Package R60,000–R70,000 per month with medical, provident fund and group life benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the organisation's complete HR function and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives

• Ensure HR policies and employment practices comply with current labour legislation; lead and develop the HR team and report to senior management

• Drive performance management and develop, implement and monitor measurable KPIs across the organisation

• Manage all industrial-relations matters (discipline, grievances, misconduct, incapacity); chair hearings and represent the company at the CCMA

• Develop the skills-development strategy, manage WSP and ATR submissions, and liaise with SETAs

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, probation, talent retention and succession planning in support of Employment Equity

• Oversee HR information and payroll processing on Sage 300 People and Sage 300 Payroll, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resources or Industrial Relations (postgraduate advantageous)

• Minimum 5 years' experience in an HR management role, managing a comprehensive HR function

• Strong industrial-relations experience including disciplinary hearings, grievances, incapacity and CCMA matters

• Extensive performance-management and KPI-development experience

• Skills-development experience including WSP/ATR submissions and SETA liaison

• Practical Sage 300 People/HR experience; Sage 300 Payroll experience essential

• Strong working knowledge of South African labour legislation and experience developing an HR team

Skills & Requirements

HR StrategyIndustrial RelationsCCMA RepresentationKPI DevelopmentPerformance ManagementSkills Development (WSP/ATR)SETA LiaisonRecruitment & Talent ManagementSage 300 PeopleSage 300 PayrollSA Labour LawTeam Leadership