People, Culture and Labour Relations Manager

SET Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 500 000 - 2 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A global FMCG Group seeks a People, Culture and Labour Relations Manager to lead HR strategies and labour relations in Johannesburg. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of HR experience, with deep knowledge of South African labour legislation and union engagement strategies. This role requires a strategic mindset and excellent stakeholder management. The compensation package ranges from R1.5M to R2M plus a bonus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ progressive HR experience with 5+ years in a senior generalist or labour relations role.
• Deep knowledge of CCMA procedures and bargaining structures.
• Experience in union engagements and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Shape the organisation’s HR generalist agenda and lead labour relations.
• Co-create and implement people strategies for business success.
• Drive organisational effectiveness and compliance with legislation.

Skills

Labour law expertise

Emotional intelligence

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources

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 and experience

• 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