HR Executive

Optimal Growth Technologies; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in South Africa is seeking an HR Executive to set and drive the people strategy within the organization. The role demands shaping a performance-driven culture and ensuring HR initiatives align with business goals. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of labour legislation, proven experience in senior HR roles, and have strong leadership influencing skills. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to impact organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR Executive or Senior HR Leadership role.
• Experience in driving organizational culture and performance.
• Knowledge of HR governance and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Set and drive the people strategy aligning with business goals.
• Shape an organizational culture focusing on performance.
• Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters.

Skills

Strategic understanding of people and performance

Ability to influence at executive level

Deep knowledge of labour legislation

Strong leadership presence

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification in Human Resources

Job description

HR Executive

Location: Hybrid (Cape Town / Johannesburg)

Role Purpose

The HR Executive is responsible for setting and driving the people strategy of the organisation. This role focuses on culture, performance, leadership alignment, and governance, ensuring that HR initiatives directly support business strategy, growth, and long-term organisational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Culture & Organisational Performance

• Shape and embed a high-performance, values-driven organisational culture
• Design and oversee performance management frameworks across the organisation
• Drive KPI strategy and performance accountability across departments
• Partner with executive leadership to enable continuous improvement

HR Strategy, Policies & Governance

• Define HR strategy aligned to business objectives
• Develop and approve HR policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation and best-practice standards
• Provide executive-level guidance on complex employee relations matters

Leadership & Stakeholder Advisory

• Act as a trusted advisor to executive and senior leadership
• Coach leaders on people strategy, performance, and change management
• Influence leadership behaviours that support culture and accountability

Risk, Compliance & Employee Relations Oversight

• Provide oversight of disciplinary, grievance, and dispute processes
• Manage HR-related risk and ensure fair, consistent outcomes
• Engage external legal and labour advisors when required

HR Insights & Reporting

• Analyse HR metrics, trends, and risks to inform executive decision-making
• Provide strategic HR insights and recommendations to leadership

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in an HR Executive, HR Business Partner, or Senior HR Leadership role
• Strong strategic understanding of people, performance, and organisational culture
• Deep knowledge of labour legislation and HR governance
• Ability to influence and partner at executive level

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or related field
• HR professional registration (advantageous)

Key Competencies

• Strategic, commercial, and people-focused
• High levels of integrity and accountability
• Strong leadership presence and influence
• Confident decision-maker
• Resilient and adaptable in complex environments