Human Capital Manager

Kontak Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Human Capital Manager to enhance HR excellence within its Sales & Marketing teams. This dynamic role focuses on compliance, recruitment, and performance management while fostering a strong, people-centered culture. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess multi-country HR expertise, and be adept in navigating regional labour laws. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape HR strategies that align with sales goals across South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia. If you're passionate about driving HR initiatives and supporting diverse teams, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR/People Management experience, preferably in a sales-driven environment.
• Strong grasp of HR compliance, labour laws, and employment contracts.

Responsibilities

• Build a high-performance culture among sales consultants.
• Ensure adherence to labour regulations and manage employment contracts.
• Lead hiring efforts for sales consultants and managers.

Skills

HR compliance

Recruitment

Performance management

Employee engagement

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Human Resources

Diploma in Industrial Psychology

Job description

Human Capital Manager required in Randburg.

A respected and dynamic retail brand operating across South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia is seeking a Human Capital Manager to drive HR excellence within its Sales & Marketing teams.

This pivotal role focuses on HR compliance, recruitment, performance management, and shaping a strong, people-centered culture.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial sales environment, has a keen understanding of multi-country HR operations and regional labour laws, and is willing to travel across these regions as needed to support and engage with local teams.

Salary: R30 000 to R35 000 per month CTC.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or related field
• 7+ years of HR/People Management experience, preferably in a sales-driven, direct sales, or field-based environment
• Multi-country HR management experience (South Africa, Botswana, Namibia highly advantageous)
• Strong grasp of HR compliance, labour laws, and employment contracts
• Expertise in performance management, employee engagement, and cultural development
• Skilled in recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations
• Familiarity with incentive programs, compensation models, and payroll processes
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel when required and work independently with a dispersed sales team

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performance & Culture:Build a high-performance, engaged culture among sales consultants, supporting regional managers in driving team success
• Compliance & Contracts:Ensure adherence to labour regulations, manage employment contracts, and oversee fair compensation practices
• Recruitment & Onboarding:Lead hiring efforts for sales consultants and managers, ensuring smooth integration and structured onboarding
• Employee Engagement:Collaborate with leadership to enhance motivation, development, and retention of sales teams
• Employee Relations:Handle grievances, conflict resolution, and disciplinary matters professionally and fairly
• Rewards & Incentives:Design and refine commission, bonus, and recognition programs to motivate and reward performance
• HR Strategy:Work closely with senior management to align HR initiatives with sales and marketing goals across all regions