Human Capital Manager: Operations South Africa

Nampak; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Nampak in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Human Capital Manager: Operations to lead the implementation of our Human Capital strategy across multiple manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Human Capital Executive, the successful candidate will align workforce planning, employee relations, talent development, and compliance with operational objectives.

The role drives workforce effectiveness through HR policies, Employment Equity and Skills Development initiatives, employee engagement,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Capital Management or related field
• Postgraduate qualification in Employee Relations or Labour Law will be advantageous
• Minimum 10 years' senior Human Capital management experience across the full HR value chain
• Proven experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment with a unionised workforce
• Strong expertise in employee relations, dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, and negotiation
• Demonstrated leadership capability with experience managing high-performing teams

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Human Capital strategy across multiple manufacturing operations
• Align workforce planning, employee relations, talent development, and compliance with operational objectives
• Drive workforce effectiveness through HR policies, Employment Equity and Skills Development initiatives, employee engagement, performance management, and labour relations
• Partner with operational leadership, manage stakeholder relationships, and support organisational capability development
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation and statutory reporting requirements

Skills

People management

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Capital Management

Postgraduate qualification in Employee Relations/Labour Law

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Human Capital Manager: Operations to lead the implementation of our Human Capital strategy across multiple manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Human Capital Executive, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in aligning workforce planning, employee relations, talent development, and compliance initiatives with operational business objectives.

This role is responsible for driving workforce effectiveness through the delivery of Human Capital policies and practices, Employment Equity and Skills Development initiatives, employee engagement, performance management, and labour relations. The incumbent will partner closely with operational leadership teams, manage key stakeholder relationships, support organisational capability development, and ensure compliance with all relevant labour legislation and statutory reporting requirements.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Capital Management or related field
• Postgraduate qualification in Employee Relations or Labour Law will be advantageous
• Minimum 10 years' senior Human Capital management experience across the full HR value chain
• Proven experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment with a unionised workforce
• Strong expertise in employee relations, dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, and negotiation
• Demonstrated leadership capability with experience managing high-performing teams

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will possess strong business and financial acumen, excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to influence and negotiate effectively in a complex operational environment. Experience in coaching, mentoring, conflict resolution, and managing relationships at all levels of the organisation will be critical to success in this role.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and results-driven Human Capital professional to contribute to organisational performance, employee development, and operational excellence across a dynamic manufacturing environment.