HR Director Africa

Michael Page; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational organisation is looking for a Senior HR Manager to oversee HR strategy across its African operations. The successful candidate will drive the implementation of the BBBEE strategy, manage the HR team, and ensure compliance with local employment regulations. This role demands significant leadership experience, a thorough understanding of HR best practices, and the ability to collaborate with global HR partners. Competitive compensation and advancement opportunities await the successful applicant.

Benefits

Attractive package

Bonus on offer

Opportunity to join a leading multinational organisation

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in Human Resources, with at least 5 in senior leadership.
• Proven track record with Executive Committee members.
• Skilled in handling confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the HR strategy across African operations.
• Oversee performance management systems and cultivate a high-achieving culture.
• Manage compensation and benefits programs and ensure compliance with labour laws.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational abilities

Attention to detail

HR Best Practices

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

• Lead the development and execution of the HR strategy across the African operations.
• Drive the formulation and implementation of the BBBEE strategy specific to South Africa.
• Oversee the performance management system to foster a high-achieving culture aligned with business goals.
• Manage workforce costs, including budgeting, policy formulation, and medium-term financial planning.
• Provide leadership and direction to the HR team (including HR Business Partners, HR administration, and payroll) to deliver outstanding HR services to the business.
• Cultivate strong collaboration with global HR counterparts to ensure seamless coordination and alignment between local HR teams and Corporate Centres of Excellence.
• Support regional and global HR projects as needed.
• Develop leadership capabilities to strengthen the organisation's talent pipeline for the future.
• Mentor and guide the leadership team across Africa to drive business outcomes.
• Offer HR consultancy services to management teams across the continent.
• Lead change initiatives that promote ongoing productivity improvements.
• Assess organisational health and spearhead initiatives to enhance company culture and employee engagement.
• Design and implement talent management programs that position the company as an employer of choice.
• Oversee learning and development strategies within the organisation.
• Align succession planning and talent development activities with overall corporate strategy.
• Manage compensation and benefits programs effectively.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll administration in accordance with established procedures.
• Guarantee compliance with labour laws across all African markets of operation.
• Maintain and update policies and procedures that support the organisation's values and comply with local employment regulations.
• Handle employee relations throughout Africa to minimise risk.
• Oversee recruitment and selection processes to meet business demands.
• Implement onboarding and induction programs that facilitate smooth integration of new hires.
• Promote adherence to HR best practices throughout the organisation.
• Work towards standardising HR processes where feasible across all locations.
• Prepare detailed reports for senior governance bodies including the Board, Executive Committee, and Management Committee.
• Drive the execution of additional strategic HR initiatives critical to organisational success.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in Human Resources.
• At least 5 years' experience in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of engaging with Executive Committee (EXCO) members.
• Strong leadership and management expertise
• Excellent organisational abilities
• Keen attention to detail
• Willingness to travel as required
• Proficient document and administrative control
• Ability to investigate and resolve queries promptly
• Skilled in handling confidential information with discretion
• Comfortable engaging with senior executives
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

What's on Offer

• Attractive package and bonus on offer
• Opportunity to join a leading multinational organisation