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We are recruiting on behalf of a private reserve and luxury hospitality operation in one of South Africa's most remarkable remote landscapes.

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This is a standalone, full-time HR Manager appointment. You will own the entire HR function on site, leading everything from payroll and employee relations to recruitment, compliance and organisational development. There is no shared services centre and no larger HR team behind you—this role suits an experienced HR generalist who enjoys genuine ownership and the opportunity to shape culture where it has real operational impact.

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The business combines a small, high-end guest experience with a substantial permanent workforce drawn largely from surrounding communities, making this a rewarding opportunity for someone who believes exceptional hospitality begins with exceptional people.

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The Opportunity

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This is a permanent role offering long-term stability, meaningful responsibility and the chance to become an integral part of a respected luxury hospitality operation.

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Accommodation is provided on site, allowing you to immerse yourself in the property while leading the people function that supports every aspect of the operation.

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What You'll Be Responsible For

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Payroll & Remuneration

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Own the monthly payroll cycle from inputs through sign-off.
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Manage payroll checks, variances and statutory submissions.
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Support remuneration reviews and salary administration.
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Ensure payroll accuracy and confidentiality.
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Employee & Industrial Relations

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Advise managers on disciplinary, grievance and performance matters.
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Chair or coordinate formal hearings.
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Maintain practical compliance with South African labour legislation.
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Represent the business where required in CCMA matters.
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Recruitment & Onboarding

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Lead end-to-end recruitment across operational departments.
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Support local recruitment and community employment initiatives.
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Deliver structured onboarding and induction programmes.
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Manage professional offboarding and exit interviews.
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Performance & Development

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Coordinate performance review cycles.
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Support personal development planning.
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Compile training plans from identified needs.
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Maintain SETA relationships and support WSP and ATR submissions.
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Compliance & HR Operations

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Employment Equity reporting and committee support.
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Contracts, employee records and benefits administration.
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HR policy implementation and continuous improvement.
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HRIS and personnel data integrity.
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Wellness & Culture

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Support employee wellbeing initiatives.
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Build trust across a diverse workforce.
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Strengthen an inclusive, respectful workplace culture.
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What We're Looking For

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Essential

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Minimum 5 years' HR experience, including experience at HR Manager level.
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Proven experience running a standalone HR function.
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Hands-on monthly payroll experience.
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Strong working knowledge of:
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Labour Relations Act
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Basic Conditions of Employment Act
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Employment Equity Act
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Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or a related field (or a relevant diploma supported by significant practical experience).
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Full right to work in South Africa.
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Willingness to live on site.
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","datePosted":"2026-08-26","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Crawford & Carruthers Inc."},"validThrough":"2026-09-25","jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Northern Cape","streetAddress":"Northern Cape, South Africa","addressRegion":"Northern Cape","addressCountry":"South Africa"}},"employmentType":"FULL_TIME","identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"Crawford & Carruthers Inc.","value":"17851666778010142866fPj"},"directApply":true,"industry":"Human Resources"}