Human Resources Manager

CFS is expanding its team and searching for an experienced, people-focused individual to join the crew. As one of South Africa’s leading aviation partners, the company provides integrated aviation solutions across aircraft management, charter operations, and specialised support services. Guided by a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and exceptional customer service, the company delivers tailored aviation solutions to private, corporate, and commercial clients throughout Southern Africa and beyond.

The company is looking for a highly organised, proactive, and commercially minded Human Resources professional with a practical, hands-on approach to people management. The successful candidate should be confident working independently across the full HR function, engaging with employees and management at all levels, and navigating the demands of a dynamic, fast-paced operational environment with professionalism, discretion and integrity.

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, selection, onboarding, induction, employee development and offboarding, ensuring a consistent employee experience.
• Lead day-to-day Employee Relations (ER) and Industrial Relations (IR) matters, providing practical guidance to management and employees while ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies and procedures.
• Manage disciplinary and grievance processes, including investigations, counselling, performance-related matters, disciplinary hearings and the preparation of supporting documentation.
• Manage and support CCMA matters (where applicable), including case preparation, documentation, conciliation and arbitration proceedings.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable South African employment legislation, including the Labour Relations Act (LRA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), Skills Development Act (SDA), POPIA, and other relevant legislation.
• Develop, review, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employment practices, ensuring they remain aligned with current legislation, operational requirements, and company standards.
• Manage the monthly payroll process, ensuring that employee information, remuneration changes, leave, deductions, benefits, and other payroll inputs are processed accurately and within the required deadlines.
• Oversee payroll-related statutory administration and compliance, including PAYE, UIF, SDL and applicable employee benefit contributions and reconciliations.
• Oversee employee benefits administration, including Medical Aid, Provident Fund and other applicable company benefits.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, employment contracts, personnel files and HR documentation, ensuring the integrity and security of employee information.
• Coordinate performance management processes, supporting managers with performance reviews, development plans, probation management and performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide trusted HR guidance to management and department heads, supporting effective people management, workforce planning, organisational changes and employee-related decision-making.
• Prepare regular HR reports and workforce insights for management, including headcount, recruitment, turnover, absenteeism, leave, employee relations and other relevant people metrics.
• Support employee engagement, retention and workplace culture initiatives, fostering a professional, productive and high-performing work environment.
• Manage HR requirements across the company’s operational locations, maintaining consistency in HR practices while remaining responsive to the requirements of individual departments and teams.

• 3–6 years’ experience in a generalist Human Resources role, ideally at a mid-to-senior level with broad exposure across the HR function.
• A relevant qualification in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations or a related discipline would be considered advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a standalone HR function, taking ownership of both operational and employee-related HR requirements.
• Sound working knowledge of South African labour legislation and its practical application within the workplace.
• Practical experience in Employee Relations and Industrial Relations, including disciplinary procedures, grievances, performance management and conflict resolution.
• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll platforms, with experience using systems such as SAGE, PaySpace, or similar would be considered advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft 365 proficiency, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with employees, managers and senior leadership.
• High levels of integrity, discretion and professionalism, with the ability to manage confidential and sensitive employee information appropriately.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to own reliable transport.

CFS offers a market-related package on a cost-to-company basis, including Provident Fund and Medical Aid contributions. Details pertaining to the remuneration package and applicable benefits will be discussed during the interview process.