Senior Manager: Human Resources

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 in the Rosslyn and Satellite Sites offices. The post reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer on a five-year fixed-term contract with a three-month probation. The incumbent leads the HR strategy and delivers customer service within the company.

Key responsibilities

• Employee wellness and relations: run wellness plans and initiatives, advise on labour relations, and represent the company at CCMA conciliation and arbitration
• Employee benefits: ensure benefits are correctly reflected in contracts, identify risks and keep the executive team informed of legislative changes
• Recruitment and selection: advertise vacancies, interview candidates, coordinate orientation, process probation reviews, evaluations and terminations, and maintain up-to-date job profiles
• Employment equity and BBBEE: submit employment equity plans, advise on quota compliance, implement the BEE strategy and manage the social committee
• Talent and performance management: coordinate career development and succession planning, oversee corporate training, and manage performance planning, KRA documentation, reviews and coaching
• General: implement remuneration strategy, manage exit and separation practices, oversee HR administration, manage the HR budget, liaise with HR forums, and prepare monthly, quarterly board and special reports
• Manage departmental staff and build a competent, high-performing team

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 through the GGDA Group recruitment link, with a CV and certified copies of qualifications and identity documents. The closing date is 06 November 2026; the remuneration is R 1,536,116.78 per annum (TCOE).