Human Resources Manager, Closing 18 May 2026
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| Position: | Manager: Human Resources |
| Department: | Corporate Services |
| Manager/Supervisor: | HOD: Corporate Services |
| Position Status: | Permanent |
| Job Grade | |
| Position Reference Code | HRM032026 |
Freedom Park is a heritage site and museum dedicated to honouring all those who gave their
lives in the struggles for freedom. It is established as a cultural institution reporting to the
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture and is situated in Salvokop, Pretoria.
The institution is looking for a visionary, hardworking and ethical leader who has a passion to
contribute to national reconciliation and social cohesion. Applications are invited from suitably
qualified and experienced persons for the position of Manager: Human Resources.
JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
To plan, direct, and co-ordinate the human resource management activities of the Freedom
Park to maximise the strategic use of its HR functions; to ensure regulatory compliance for the
achievement of the organisation’s strategic objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Formulate a HR strategy as well as set up a budget that will inform and support the activities of the HR department in line with the organisation’s strategic objectives.
- Manage the development and effective implementation of the various HR policies and procedures to ensure alignment with legislation and the organisation’s strategic objectives.
- Manage the administration and maintenance of human resources to ensure that accurate personnel records are kept.
- Manage the development and utilisation of human resources to ensure employees are equipped with the necessary skills for successful performance, optimal utilisation and organisational efficiency.
- Manage the co-ordination of the Employee Wellness Programme to ensure a healthy and productive workforce.
- Manage the co-ordination of job evaluation activities aimed at determining appropriate grading of positions to ensure internal equity.
- Manage the administration of compensation, benefits and performance management systems to ensure that employees are appropriately rewarded.
- Manage the employee relations function within the organisation to ensure sound relations with stakeholders.
- Manage the recruitment and selection function to ensure attraction, placement and retention of suitably qualified candidates for the organisation’s performance.
- Provide leadership and advisory support to the HR department as well as the
- organisation on various HR related matters for effective performance, informed decision making and legislative compliance
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements:
- Postgraduate qualification / Honours in human resources or cognate discipline or equivalent qualifications or experience
- 5 years’ experience in managerial position.
- 10 years in Human Resources Management and management of service level agreement and Policy development.
Skills and experience required:
- Advanced knowledge of labour legislation, including rules and proceedings in a CCMA and Labour Court
- Knowledge of the heritage sector
- Management of collective agreements
- Payroll administration
- Organisation development and change management.
- Performance Management
- Policy development
- Financial Management
COMPETENCIES:
- Computer literacy (MS Office).
- Negotiation skills.
- Communication skills (verbal and written).
- Interpersonal skills.
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Strategic thinking.
- Payroll administration. Budgetary skills
All applications must be emailed to: hr@freedompark.co.za. Include the Reference Code
(HRM032026) in the subject line of the email.
All applications must include a curriculum vitae with three contactable referees, certified copies
of educational qualifications (qualifications from other countries must be accompanied by a
certified copy of the verification from the South African Qualifications Authority [SAQA]), and
certified copy of the identity document.
The certification of documents by the Commissioner of Oaths must occur within a period of less
than 3 months.
By applying for this position, candidates consent to:
- Freedom Park performing verification of the information provided beyond the listed referees.
- Successful candidates undergoing a verification process for all information, which includes the verification of qualifications and security clearance.
- Successful candidates being required to undergo an assessment that evaluates competence, psychometric factors, and other relevant criteria.
Closing date is 18 May 2026
Freedom Park is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Candidates whose
applications will contribute to enhancing Freedom Park’s diversity (staff profile) and employment
equity goals regarding race, gender, and disability are encouraged to apply.
NB: If you do not receive a response within 14 days after the closing date, kindly assume
that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to those
candidates who have been shortlisted.
Freedom Park reserves the right not to make an appointment.
