HR Manager Role at WebRepublic in Johannesburg – Apply Now!

📍 Location: Cape Town, South Africa
🕒 Job Type: Full Time
🏠 Work Model: Hybrid
🏢 Company: Webrepublic South Africa

About the Company

Webrepublic is Switzerland’s leading digital marketing agency, known for its high-performance solutions and award-winning digital strategies. After more than a decade of growth in Europe, the company has expanded to Cape Town, building a dynamic team that works closely with its global headquarters. The organisation is committed to innovation, people development, and cultivating a strong culture across international offices.

About the Role

The Talent Acquisition & HR Manager plays a central role in scaling the Cape Town office and safeguarding its culture. This role combines strategic recruitment, employee experience design, and hands-on HR operations. You will operate as the primary People & Organization (P&O) representative in South Africa, partnering closely with the General Manager and collaborating globally with the Swiss P&O team.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, assessment, interviewing, and hiring.

• Build strong talent pipelines for future growth.

• Ensure a positive candidate journey at every stage.

Onboarding & Culture Development

• Design and implement an onboarding framework that ensures seamless integration for new hires.

• Promote a cohesive, values-aligned company culture.

• Develop engagement initiatives that strengthen team relationships.

People Operations

• Manage employment contracts, HR data, compliance, and general employee lifecycle administration.

• Ensure alignment with South African labour legislation.

• Maintain high standards of accuracy in documentation and HR systems.

Employee Support

• Serve as the first point of contact for HR queries.

• Provide guidance on company policies, benefits, and workplace expectations.

Global Collaboration

• Support international P&O initiatives driven by the Swiss headquarters.

• Assist with global recruitment coordination and cross-border HR administration.

Qualifications & Minimum Requirements

• 3–5 years’ Talent Acquisition or Recruitment experience within an agency or fast-paced HR team.

• Relevant qualification in HR Management, Psychology, or related field.

• Strong understanding of South African labour law (BCEA).

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and structure workload.

• High attention to detail, especially in contract and data management.

• Excellent communication skills in English (extra languages beneficial).

• Passion for people, culture, and employee experience.

What the Organisation Offers

• Opportunity to build and shape the P&O function of a growing Cape Town office.

• Significant autonomy and leadership responsibility.

• Integration into a global digital marketing agency with strong operational support.

• Modern workspace in Cape Town with flexible hybrid working model.

• Flat hierarchies, fast decision-making, and an international team culture.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

CV Application Tips 

1. Demonstrate measurable recruitment achievements.
Include metrics such as reduced time-to-hire, quality of hire, or improved pipeline conversion.

2. Highlight HR administrative accuracy and compliance.
Hiring teams expect precision in contracts, data systems, and labour law adherence.

3. Showcase culture-building initiatives.
Mention onboarding improvements, employee engagement programmes, or culture projects you led.

4. Add experience with HR technologies and ATS platforms.
This shows technical competence and efficiency.

5. Tailor your CV to emphasise leadership and independent work.
This role requires autonomy, maturity, and strategic ownership.

Employment Equity Statement

Webrepublic is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to candidates from previously disadvantaged groups in line with Employment Equity principles. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration.