Executive HR Leader: Strategy, Talent & Transformation

Smith Garb; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Garb, a premier HR leader in Gauteng, seeks an executive HR professional to craft and execute an integrated HR strategy aligned with long-term business goals. You will partner with executive leadership to shape workforce planning, organizational development, and people-driven business decisions across multiple units.

The ideal candidate will bring 8–10 years of HR leadership experience, deep knowledge of SA labour legislation, EEO, and transformation, plus a proven track record in

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources Management is essential.
• Postgraduate qualification in HR, Labour Relations, Business Management or Leadership preferred.
• MBA advantageous.
• 8-10 years' experience in HR leadership, including executive level.
• Experience in complex, multi-business-unit or group environments.
• Strong knowledge of SA labour legislation, employment equity, B-BBEE and transformation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an integrated HR strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
• Partner with EXCO and senior management on workforce planning and people-related business decisions.
• Lead and develop the HR team across multiple business units.
• Drive succession planning, talent management and leadership development.
• Oversee HR policies, governance, and compliance with labour legislation.
• Manage payroll, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, remuneration, benefits and ER.
• Champion transformation, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Monitor HR performance against strategic objectives with a long-term sustainability view.

Job description

Smith Garb, a premier HR leader in Gauteng, seeks an executive HR professional to craft and execute an integrated HR strategy aligned with long-term business goals. You will partner with executive leadership to shape workforce planning, organizational development, and people-driven business decisions across multiple units.

The ideal candidate will bring 8–10 years of HR leadership experience, deep knowledge of SA labour legislation, EEO, and transformation, plus a proven track record in