HR Manager Construction

Construction HR Manager

Location:

Cape Town

Salary: ± R50,000 CTC per month

A leading Building Contractor based in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Construction HR Manager to manage and oversee all human resources functions within a fast-paced construction environment.

• Manage all HR operations across multiple construction sites and head office
• Ensure full compliance with BIBC agreements, labour legislation, and statutory requirements
• Handle industrial relations, including disciplinary hearings, grievances, and CCMA matters
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, contracts, and workforce planning for site and staff personnel
• Advise management on labour risk, workforce strategies, and employee relations
• Maintain HR policies, procedures, and compliance documentation
• Liaise with unions, site management, and external stakeholders where required

• 6–8 years’ proven HR experience within the construction industry
• Strong, practical knowledge and understanding of BIBC (essential)
• Solid experience in industrial relations and labour law within a site-based environment
• Relevant HR qualification (Degree / Diploma)
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to operate confidently in a high-pressure, deadline-driven construction setting

• Competitive salary of 45k to R50,000 CTC per month
• Opportunity to work with a well-established and respected building contractor with a national footprint
• Stable role within an active project-driven environment
• Only candidates with construction industry HR experience and BIBC knowledge will be considered.