Human Resources

Department Manager

Gross salary in South Africa is

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80% of people earn:

285K - 614K ZAR

10% earn less lthan 285K ZAR

10% earns more than 614K ZAR

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Salaries in the survey are expressed in gross.

Based on the Paylab.com salary survey, 80% of people on the Department Manager position in the South Africa earn between 284,676 ZAR and 614,076 ZAR annually gross.

10% of employees earn less than 284,676 ZAR and 10% of people earn more than 614,076 ZAR.

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Description of job position

Overseeing the daily operations of the department to ensure efficiency and productivity.
Developing and implementing departmental strategies and goals aligned with the organization's objectives.
Leading, mentoring, and managing a team of employees, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Conducting performance evaluations, providing feedback, and identifying training needs for team members.
Collaborating with other departments to ensure seamless communication and coordination of activities.
Managing departmental budgets and resources, ensuring cost-effective operations.
Analyzing departmental performance metrics and preparing reports for senior management.
Ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
Addressing employee concerns and resolving conflicts in a timely and professional manner.
Staying informed about industry trends and best practices to enhance departmental effectiveness.

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Position Department Manager - Human Resources in the labour market

In the salary ranking,
the job position takes

156. place

Women representation in position

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Average age of respondent by position

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812. place

Nursery School Teacher Assistant

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95,628 - 213,936 ZAR

157. place

Production Manager

Construction & Real Estate

156. place

Department Manager

Human Resources

284,676 - 614,076 ZAR

155. place

Senior Accountant

Economy, Finance, Accountancy

209,916 - 721,236 ZAR

1. place

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Information Technology

436,548 - 2,143,452 ZAR

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