Cape Town: HR Manager | HR Business Partner posted by Elev8

HR Manager | HR Business Partner – Cape Town

R600 000 – R720 000 per annum Negotiable based on qualifications and experience

Start Date: Jan|Feb 2026

Our client is a well-established and fast-scaling Digital and IT Consulting business delivering modern, innovative technology solutions. As the company continues its exciting growth trajectory, they are seeking a forward-thinking, hands-on HR Manager / HR Business Partner to build and embed a high-performance people foundation across the business.

This is a rare opportunity to design and uplift HR frameworks, refine governance, and partner closely with leadership to create a future-ready, people-centric organisation in the digital consulting space.

If you enjoy building structure within entrepreneurial environments, and you thrive in tech-driven, creative and dynamic teams – this role will inspire you!

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

HR Operations, Governance & Compliance (Build and Optimise)

• Establish, streamline, and manage end-to-end HR administration—including contracts, employee records, HR repositories, and document governance.
• Build robust HR processes and SOPs that balance agility with compliance.
• Draft, update, and implement HR policies aligned with SA labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA, SDA, OHSA, UIA, POPIA).
• Conduct internal audits, ensure Department of Labour inspection readiness, and embed strong HR governance.
• Provide trusted guidance on disciplinary matters, grievances, policy interpretation, and labour law updates.

Employee Relations & Culture

• Serve as the primary HR partner to employees and managers across the company.
• Mediate conflicts and foster a positive, inclusive, high-performance culture.
• Drive organisational culture initiatives, staff climate surveys, and engagement programmes aligned to the company’s rhythm and values.
• Support leadership in building a cohesive, empowered, and connected team environment.

Talent Lifecycle Management

• Oversee world-class onboarding and offboarding experiences that reflect a modern digital consultancy.
• Guide performance review cycles, KPI alignment, and development conversations.
• Drive training and capability-building initiatives—supporting consultants, sales teams, technical staff, and leadership.
• Use talent insights to inform retention, growth, and succession strategies.

HR Systems, People Data & Insights (Enable a Data-Driven HR Function)

• Manage and enhance HR systems, platforms, and leave processes to support operational excellence.
• Build people dashboards and insights (turnover, engagement, performance trends) that inform decision-making.
• Strengthen internal communication, partnering with Marketing to enhance employer brand and culture visibility.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, or related field.
• 10+ years HR experience, with at least 5 years as an HRBP or HR Manager

(ideally in SME, consulting, or fast-growth environments).

• Experience in IT, digital, consulting, agency, fintech, or professional services is highly advantageous.
• Strong working knowledge of South African labour legislation and proven experience advising managers at all levels.
• Comfortable setting up HR systems, governance frameworks, and people processes from a scaling mindset.
• Proficiency in MS Office a must; Sage HR and MacOS exposure are advantageous.
• Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle required.

Behavioural Strengths

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into people solutions.
• Hands-on, adaptable, and proactive, thriving in environments with evolving structure.
• Strong relationship builder with credibility across technical and consulting teams.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to use data to influence decisions.
• Empathetic and professional, balancing people needs with organisational goals.

Why This Role Is Exciting

• You will build and shape the HR foundation for a growing digital consulting business.
• You’ll partner with smart, highly skilled technology and consulting professionals.
• You’ll influence culture, structure, leadership practices, and employee experience at scale.
• You’ll be part of a forward-thinking business that values innovation.

To apply for this role, please forward a detailed copy of your CV to Nicole Spamers: *****@*****.co.za AND Andrea Jones: *****@*****.co.za

Closing Date: 5 December 2025