People, Culture and Labour Relations Manager

SET Recruitment Consultants; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in Gauteng is seeking a People, Culture and Labour Relations Manager to lead HR strategies for a global FMCG Group. This strategic role requires deep expertise in South African labour law and a proven track record in transforming and engaging teams. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and a minimum of 8 years in HR, including senior roles in labour relations. Competitive compensation with bonuses offered.

Benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years’ progressive HR experience.
• 5+ years in a senior generalist and/or labour relations role.
• Deep knowledge of South African labour legislation and CCMA procedures.

Responsibilities

• Shape the organisation’s HR generalist agenda and lead labour relations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team.
• Drive transformation and engagement while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Expertise in South African labour law

High emotional intelligence

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Labour Relations, or Industrial Psychology

Formal training in Labour / Employee Relations

Job description

Overview

People, Culture and Labour Relations Manager

R1.5M - R2m plus bonus

Gauteng

Responsibilities

• Superb career opportunity with global FMCG Group. Reporting to the Director this specialist role will be a strategic member of the People & Culture team, the Manager : P&C and Labour Relations plays a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s HR generalist agenda while leading labour and employee relations across the business.
• You will act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, co-create and implement people strategies that enable business success, and serve as the face of the company in union engagements, negotiations, and dispute resolution. This role requires deep expertise in South African labour law, high emotional intelligence, and a commercial mindset.
• You’ll drive transformation, engagement, and organisational effectiveness – while ensuring compliance, stability, and constructive partnerships with all stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Labour Relations, or Industrial Psychology.
• Formal training or qualification in Labour / Employee Relations is essential.
• Minimum of 8+ years’ progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in a senior generalist and / or labour relations role
• Deep knowledge of South African labour legislation, CCMA procedures, bargaining structures, and union engagement strategies