Head Of Hr & Ehs – Sales Area Southern Africa

Sandvik; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining industry is seeking a Head of HR & EHS to join their Southern Africa Sales Area leadership team. This strategic role involves shaping HR policies, ensuring compliance with safety legislation, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture. Ideal candidates will possess extensive HR experience and a strong understanding of regional labor regulations.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of HR experience, with at least 5 in a senior role.
• Strong understanding of South African labour law and strategic HR practices.
• Experience in mining or manufacturing environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR and EHS agenda across Southern Africa.
• Oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, and organizational design.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic HR management

Change management

Communication

Education

Degree in Human Resources Management

MBA or MBL

Job description

To drive our people strategy and safety culture to new heights, we're now looking for a Head of HR & EHS to join our Southern Africa Sales Area leadership team within our Mining business area.

This is a key strategic role where you'll shape the future of our workforce and ensure we lead with integrity, inclusion, and operational excellence.

You report directly to the Vice President Sales Area Southern Africa and are a vital member of the regional management team.

About us

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a global leader in equipment, tools, service, and digital solutions for the mining and construction industries.

With around 17,000 employees and sales of approximately 64 billion SEK.

We're committed to innovation, sustainability, and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Our technologies support the sustainable mine of the future, and our people are the heart of our success.

Your mission

You will lead the HR and EHS agenda across Southern Africa, translating global strategy into local execution.

You will ensure compliance with legislation, drive transformation, and embed a high-performance, inclusive culture.

You will oversee all HR functions—from talent acquisition and development to employee relations, wellness, and organizational design—while also leading the SHEQ function to ensure safety and sustainability are at the core of our operations.

You will act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, manage a team of HR professionals, and ensure our people practices are future-ready, data-driven, and aligned with business goals.

You will also play a key role in workforce planning, succession management, and preparing the organization for the impact of new technologies.

This role is based in Kempton Park, South Africa, and requires local, regional, and occasional international travel.

Your profile

We're looking for a seasoned HR leader with a degree in Human Resources Management or a related field (MBA or MBL is a plus), and at least 10 years' experience in HR, including 5 years in a senior leadership role.

You have experience working in complex, matrix environments—ideally in mining, manufacturing, or similar sectors—and have a deep understanding of South African labour law, transformation frameworks, and strategic HR practices.

Relevant knowledge and experience from working in Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, and other countries within the Southern African region are highly valued.

You are resilient, adaptable, and business-savvy.

You build strong relationships, communicate with impact, and lead with empathy.

You are comfortable navigating change, managing diverse stakeholders, and using data to drive decisions.

You believe in empowering others and creating a culture where safety, performance, and inclusion go hand in hand.

Our culture

At Sandvik, we're tech-driven, innovative, and entrepreneurial.

We believe that success is a team effort, so we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential.

We invest in supporting each other, learning together, and celebrating our differences.

Contact information

For further information about this position, please contact: James Crilley, Executive Talent Acquisition Expert.

How to apply: Please send your application through our application system as soon as possible and no later than June 8, 2023.

Job ID: R.

Please note we don't accept applications by e-mail.

Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer, striving for bias-free practices and programs that ensure fair treatment and opportunities for all employees, without discrimination based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.

To learn more about our recruitment process, visit our career site or contact HR Services.

About us

Mining and Rock Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment, tools, parts, service, digital solutions, and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and construction industries.

Application areas include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling, and quarrying.

In 2022, sales were approximately 63.6 billion SEK with about 17,000 employees.