HR Executive

Optimal Growth Technologies; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology firm seeks an HR Executive to lead the people strategy and foster a high-performance culture. This role demands expertise in HR governance and strong leadership skills to influence executives and manage HR risks. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Human Resources and extensive experience in senior HR roles. Located in Johannesburg, the position offers a hybrid work model and an opportunity to shape the organisation’s HR landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience leading HR strategy and governance.
• Ability to coach executives on people strategy and performance.
• Skilled in analyzing HR metrics to inform decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Shape a high-performance, values-driven organisational culture.
• Develop HR policies and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Provide oversight of employee relations and HR-related risks.

Skills

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

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or related field

HR professional registration (advantageous)

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