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HR, Payroll & Compliance Manager (Motor Industry)(JB6017)
Hyde Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Human ResourcesHR, Payroll & Compliance Manager (Motor Industry)(JB6017)
Hyde Park, Johannesburg
R 35 – 45 000 CTC per month depending on experience
Permanent
Seeking a highly experienced and hands-on HR, Payroll & Compliance Manager to take full ownership of Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Payroll, and statutory compliance across a multi-branch dealership group.
This role requires a strong operational HR professional with proven experience in the motor industry, capable of managing the full employee lifecycle, driving B-BBEE strategy, ensuring legal compliance, and overseeing payroll across multiple entities.
The successful candidate will work closely with management to ensure best practice HR processes, regulatory compliance, and effective employee engagement across the business.
Minimum Requirements:
Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or Labour Law
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a similar role within the motor industry
Proven experience managing HR, IR, Payroll, and Compliance across multiple sites
Strong working knowledge of B-BBEE frameworks and scorecard management
Experience with MIBCO and motor industry regulations
Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation
Experience managing disciplinary processes, hearings, and performance management
Strong payroll processing experience (multi-entity advantageous)
Knowledge of Employment Equity, Skills Development, and SETA processes (merSETA)
Experience with POPI, Health & Safety, and Compensation Fund / RMA
Duties and Responsibilities:
Draft and publish job advertisements across recruitment platforms.
Screen and shortlist candidates, conduct background checks, and participate in interviews.
Ensure effective onboarding and offboarding processes including exit interviews.
Payroll Management
Oversee and process payroll across multiple entities.
Manage payroll-related reporting and submissions.
Administer medical aid, MIBCO, and third-party payments.
Ensure salaries and statutory payments are accurately processed and released.
B-BBEE Management & Compliance
Manage and improve B-BBEE scorecard performance across the group.
Oversee procurement compliance, supplier certification, and reporting.
Manage skills development, employment equity, and learnership initiatives.
Coordinate and manage the full B-BBEE audit process, including verification and documentation.
Drive initiatives to improve B-BBEE levels and maintain compliance.
Employment Equity & Skills Development
Submit annual Employment Equity and Skills Development reports.
Facilitate employment equity meetings and manage inspections where required.
Ensure compliance with merSETA requirements and workplace approvals.
Manage learnerships, apprenticeships, and training initiatives.
Compliance & Regulatory Management
Ensure compliance with all labour legislation and industry regulations.
Manage Department of Labour and MIBCO inspections.
Oversee POPI compliance and related reporting.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards across all branches.
Manage IOD claims and submissions to RMA and Compensation Fund.
What’s in it for you?
Senior, high-impact role within a multi-branch dealership group
Opportunity to take full ownership of HR, payroll, and compliance functions
Strategic role influencing B-BBEE performance and organisational compliance
Exposure to executive-level decision-making and business operations
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.
Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.
Hyde Park, Johannesburg
R 35 – 45 000 CTC per month depending on experience
Permanent
Seeking a highly experienced and hands-on HR, Payroll & Compliance Manager to take full ownership of Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Payroll, and statutory compliance across a multi-branch dealership group.
This role requires a strong operational HR professional with proven experience in the motor industry, capable of managing the full employee lifecycle, driving B-BBEE strategy, ensuring legal compliance, and overseeing payroll across multiple entities.
The successful candidate will work closely with management to ensure best practice HR processes, regulatory compliance, and effective employee engagement across the business.
Minimum Requirements:
Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or Labour Law
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a similar role within the motor industry
Proven experience managing HR, IR, Payroll, and Compliance across multiple sites
Strong working knowledge of B-BBEE frameworks and scorecard management
Experience with MIBCO and motor industry regulations
Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation
Experience managing disciplinary processes, hearings, and performance management
Strong payroll processing experience (multi-entity advantageous)
Knowledge of Employment Equity, Skills Development, and SETA processes (merSETA)
Experience with POPI, Health & Safety, and Compensation Fund / RMA
Duties and Responsibilities:
Draft and publish job advertisements across recruitment platforms.
Screen and shortlist candidates, conduct background checks, and participate in interviews.
Ensure effective onboarding and offboarding processes including exit interviews.
Payroll Management
Oversee and process payroll across multiple entities.
Manage payroll-related reporting and submissions.
Administer medical aid, MIBCO, and third-party payments.
Ensure salaries and statutory payments are accurately processed and released.
B-BBEE Management & Compliance
Manage and improve B-BBEE scorecard performance across the group.
Oversee procurement compliance, supplier certification, and reporting.
Manage skills development, employment equity, and learnership initiatives.
Coordinate and manage the full B-BBEE audit process, including verification and documentation.
Drive initiatives to improve B-BBEE levels and maintain compliance.
Employment Equity & Skills Development
Submit annual Employment Equity and Skills Development reports.
Facilitate employment equity meetings and manage inspections where required.
Ensure compliance with merSETA requirements and workplace approvals.
Manage learnerships, apprenticeships, and training initiatives.
Compliance & Regulatory Management
Ensure compliance with all labour legislation and industry regulations.
Manage Department of Labour and MIBCO inspections.
Oversee POPI compliance and related reporting.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards across all branches.
Manage IOD claims and submissions to RMA and Compensation Fund.
What’s in it for you?
Senior, high-impact role within a multi-branch dealership group
Opportunity to take full ownership of HR, payroll, and compliance functions
Strategic role influencing B-BBEE performance and organisational compliance
Exposure to executive-level decision-making and business operations
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.
Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.