HR Manager Recruitment South Africa
PMG recruits HR Managers and HR Business Partners across South Africa — people leaders for manufacturing, logistics and industrial businesses, including unionised and multi-site workforces.
PMG Recruitment Services has been recruiting in South Africa since 2008. We work nationally, handle both confidential headhunting and multi-site recruitment, and assess every candidate against the realities of your business — not just their CV.
What This Role Covers
HR Managers are typically responsible for:
- Employee relations and labour relations
- Recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning
- Performance management and development
- Payroll, reward and HR administration
- Employment Equity and skills development compliance
- HR policies and advising line managers
What We Assess
We assess experience with the size and type of workforce you have, labour relations and union engagement, CCMA and disciplinary experience, Employment Equity and skills development compliance, HR systems, and the ability to act as a trusted partner to operations leaders.
HR Manager Salary Benchmarks
HR Manager packages vary with workforce size, sector and whether the role is generalist or specialist. Contact us for a tailored salary benchmark for a specific role.
HR for Operational Businesses
We have recruited HR Managers for national logistics and industrial businesses, often alongside operations and health and safety teams. See also our Operations Manager and SHEQ Manager recruitment pages.
Current Vacancies
Browse our current vacancies for open roles we’re recruiting for right now. If nothing matches today, submit your CV via the Candidate Portal and we’ll be in touch when a suitable role comes up.
How We Work
- We take a detailed brief on the role, the team and the business context — not just a job spec.
- We search and approach candidates, including those who are not actively looking, and assess them against that brief.
- We present a short, well-matched shortlist with context on each candidate.
- We support you through interviews, offer and start date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you recruit HR Business Partners and HR Directors?
Yes, from HR officers and business partners to HR Managers and HR Directors.
Can you find HR Managers with strong labour relations experience?
Yes. For unionised environments, labour relations experience is one of the first things we assess.
Do you recruit HR roles outside your core sectors?
Our focus is manufacturing, logistics, engineering and industrial businesses, where we know the workforce challenges best.
Hiring an HR Manager?
Tell us about the role and a consultant will get back to you with next steps — or browse our current vacancies if you’re looking for your next role.