Head of HR

Mayfair Gearbox; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayfair Gearbox in Johannesburg is seeking a Head of HR to professionalise the HR function across a 300-person motor industry business. In this senior leadership role, you will lead all HR operations, manage industrial relations, oversee recruitment, and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in HR for 200+ employees, strong hands-on IR experience, and a solid understanding of BBBEE and Skills Development. This position offers the opportunity to shape HR systems in a growing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in HR for a multi-site business.
• Hands-on experience with IR and disciplinary procedures.
• Ability to develop HR systems and structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full HR function across the group.
• Manage IR, CCMA matters, and labor risk.
• Oversee payroll, compliance, and reporting.

Skills

HR leadership

IR and CCMA experience

Recruitment oversight

Payroll management

Compliance knowledge

Skills Development and BBBEE

Job description

Head of HR – Mayfair Group

Mayfair Group is looking for a strong, experienced Head of HR to lead and professionalise the HR function across a 300-person, multi-site motor industry business based in Johannesburg.

This is a senior leadership role suited to a proven HR professional who can operate in a hands‑on, high‑performance, blue‑collar environment. We are looking for someone with real depth across HR, IR, recruitment, payroll oversight, compliance, Employment Equity, Skills Development, and BBBEE.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the full HR function across the group
• Managing IR, CCMA matters, and labour risk
• Driving recruitment quality and HR processes
• Overseeing payroll, compliance, and reporting
• Building structure, accountability, and strong HR systems
• Playing a key role in developing an internal training academy

Ideal background:

• Motor industry, automotive aftermarket, fleet, engineering, or similar
• Experience leading HR for 200+ employees
• Strong hands‑on IR and disciplinary experience
• Proven leadership of an HR team
• Solid understanding of EE, BBBEE, and Skills Development

This role is NOT for you if:

• Your experience is mainly corporate HR
• You lack strong IR/CCMA experience
• You have not led an HR function end-to-end

We are looking for a strong operator — someone who can bring structure, control, and leadership to a growing business.