Director: People and Culture

HSRC (Human Sciences Research Council); Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A research organization is seeking a dynamic Director: People and Culture to guide and manage the overall People and Culture function. This role involves developing and implementing initiatives to support strategic goals and enhance workforce performance. The position is based in Pretoria, requiring some travel.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in guiding and managing People and Culture functions.
• Experience in developing and implementing employee-oriented initiatives.
• Ability to foster a high-performance culture focused on quality and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Guide and manage the overall People and Culture function.
• Develop and implement initiatives supporting strategic goals.
• Assist in managing People and Culture initiatives nationally.

Job description

The HSRC is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual with demonstrated success and delivery to guide and manage the overall People and Culture function by developing and implementing initiatives that support the achievement of the HSRC's strategic goals.

The People and Culture Management function is mandated to embed an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasises quality, productivity, goal-attainment and the recruitment and ongoing development of a high-performing workforce. The incumbent will report to the Chief Operating Officer and assist in managing the delivery of People and Culture initiatives to the HSRC offices nationally. The position is based in Pretoria and the incumbent will be required to travel as required.

Director: People and Culture

Ref. Dir P&C 11/25

Permanent