Pa To Director - Urgently Needed

Frio Limitada; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Frio Limitada seeks an accomplished HR leader to drive business and HR strategies, aligning departments with organisational goals and inspiring high performance. The role focuses on transforming HR through AI-enabled analytics, governance and strategic workforce planning.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, coach leaders, and steward talent development while ensuring compliant, data-driven HR operations across functions.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Proven track record in senior HR leadership and business partnering.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning and analytics.
• Experience applying AI responsibly to business challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of business and HR strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Drive large-scale transformation initiatives and embed AI Fluency through governance and training.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and act as a trusted business partner across functions.
• Develop and execute functional strategies, budgets, workforce plans and performance targets.
• Strengthen capability through talent gap analysis, coaching, succession planning and performance management.
• Provide expert HR advice and engage stakeholders to support transformation decisions.
• Leverage HR data, analytics and AI tools to improve engagement and evidence-based insights.
• Lead development and implementation of HR policies and data management processes.

Skills

Executive Leadership

HR Analytics

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

AI in HR

Education

Master’s Degree in Business/HR/Economics

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of business and HR strategies by aligning departmental objectives with organisational goals and inspiring high performance
• Drive large‑scale transformation initiatives, embedding an AI Fluency culture through change management, training and governance
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and act as a trusted business partner across functions
• Develop and execute functional strategies, business plans, budgets, workforce plans and performance targets
• Strengthen organisational capability through talent gap analysis, leadership coaching, succession planning and performance management
• Provide expert HR advice and manage stakeholder engagement to support informed decision‑making and transformation
• Leverage HR data, analytics and AI tools to improve engagement, optimise services and enable evidence‑based insights
• Lead development and implementation of HR policies, frameworks and data management processes ensuring compliance and operational excellence

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business, Human Resources, Economics, or a related field
• Requires 10‑15 years of expert‑level HR and business leadership experience, along with 3‑6 years managing people and resources to achieve strategic business outcomes
• Strong understanding of business operations, market dynamics and regulatory environments with the ability to deliver strategic plans
• Demonstrated ability to apply AI responsibly to solve business challenges, including problem framing, prompt development, and risk management
• Proven experience building trusted relationships and influencing stakeholders through effective communication and presentation
• Expertise in organisational design, change management and fostering an adaptive, resilient culture
• Experience using HR analytics, systems and data management practices to support workforce planning and decision‑making
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data to guide business decisions and priorities
• Strong planning, prioritisation and organisational skills with ability to manage complex initiatives
• Excellent verbal communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities

Eligibility & Compliance

Right to work in South Africa. No visa sponsorship. Comprehensive background and DBS check required.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants considered regardless of race, colour, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.