Senior HR Manager - Supplier Park

About the role

AIDC, a government-owned public entity supporting the South African automotive industry, is recruiting a Senior Manager: Human Resources for its Human Resource Department. The post reports directly to the CEO on a five-year fixed-term contract with a three-month probation. The role covers strategic HR partnership, organisational design, employee wellness and relations, change management, benefits, recruitment, employment equity, talent management, performance management, statutory reporting and budget control.

Key responsibilities

• Employee wellness and relations: run wellness plans and initiatives, advise management and staff on labour relations, represent the company at CCMA conciliation and arbitration, and ensure awareness of the LRA and other labour legislation.
• Employee benefits: ensure terms and conditions are reflected in contracts, identify risks in the benefit structure, keep up with legislative changes and ensure statutory compliance.
• Recruitment and selection: attract and retain staff, advertise vacancies, interview applicants, coordinate orientation, process probation reviews, evaluations and terminations, and maintain up-to-date job profiles.
• Employment equity and BBBEE: submit employment equity plans to the Labour Department, advise on compliance targets, implement the BEE strategy, and manage the social committee.
• Talent and performance management: identify skills gaps, coordinate career development and succession planning, oversee corporate training, and oversee performance management processes.
• General: implement remuneration strategy, manage exit and separation practices, oversee HR administration, liaise with HR forums, manage the HR budget, and make quarterly board submissions.
• Reporting: monthly trend reports, quarterly board reports, management reports, special project and statutory reporting.
• People management: manage department staff, conduct performance planning sessions, compile KRA documentation, coach staff and appraise performance.

Required profile

• Matric (Grade 12) and a postgraduate qualification in Human Resources (NQF level 8) or a related qualification.
• Registered with the Institute of People Management / South African Board for Personnel Practice.
• 10 years of proven HR management experience, including 3 years in management.
• Knowledge of labour legislation, project management, HR best practices and financial acumen.
• Proven leadership and human capital reporting skills.

Applications are submitted online through the AIDC recruitment link, with a CV and certified copies of qualifications and ID. The closing date is 06 November 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.