People & Culture Manager – (Fmcg)

O'Brien Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Brien Recruitment is looking for a People & Culture Manager to drive a people-first strategy in a leading organization. The role, based in Cape Town, requires a seasoned HR leader with extensive experience in labor relations, strategic HR business partnering, and the ability to influence culture. Key responsibilities include managing talent performance, championing diversity, and enhancing employee engagement in a transformative environment.

Benefits

Medical Aid Contribution

Provident Fund Contribution

Annual Bonuses

Mobile Phone Allowance

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in HR, including 5 years in a senior-level HR role.
• 5+ years hands-on Labour Relations experience.
• Strong command of South African labour legislation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to design impactful people strategies.
• Lead transformation initiatives and boost employee engagement.
• Be the authority on all things IR and represent the organization at CCMA.

Skills

CCMA Representation

Change Management

Human Resources

Industrial Relations

Education

Degree in HR, Business, or related field

Job description

Are you a seasoned HR leader with a solid grasp of labour relations and a heart for people-centred transformation?

Are you ready to drive change in a high-performance, fast-moving environment? We're partnering with a globally recognised organisation that's rewriting its future and leading its industry into uncharted, forward-thinking territory.

As their People & Culture Manager for Enabling Functions, you'll be a key driver in shaping a bold, people-first strategy while navigating exciting organisational change. This role isn't for the faint-hearted – it's for the disruptor, the strategist, the labour law expert who knows how to partner with leadership, influence culture, and get things done. Please note: This role is Cape Town-based.

Relocation support is available to South African citizens relocating within SA. Please apply here or forward your CV to (Email Address Removed).

What You'll Be Doing

1. Strategic HR Business Partnering: Collaborate with leadership to design and implement impactful people strategies aligned to business goals.
2. Talent & Performance Management: Roll out effective performance frameworks and build pipelines for future talent.
3. Labour Relations: Be the authority on all things IR – from disciplinary processes to representing the organisation at the CCMA.
4. Change & Engagement: Lead transformation initiatives, boost employee engagement, and create channels for open, meaningful dialogue.
5. Compensation & Benefits: Help ensure reward strategies are competitive and tailored to attract and retain the right people.
6. Diversity & Inclusion: Champion a culture of equity and inclusion through development and empowerment.
7. Employer Branding & Resourcing: Support TA efforts with strategies that draw top-tier talent aligned with organisational needs.

Requirements of the role

• A degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years' experience in HR, including 5 years in a senior-level HR Business Partner or management role.
• 5+ years hands-on Labour Relations experience (CCMA, negotiations, union engagement, etc.).
• A track record in the FMCG or pharmaceutical sectors is highly advantageous.
• Strong command of South African labour legislation.
• A confident decision-maker who's autonomous, strategic, and highly influential.
• Exceptional facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.

The difference you can make

• Play a key role in one of the most transformative journeys in modern business.
• Be part of a collaborative, ambitious culture with global growth opportunities.
• Own a highly visible role that has real, lasting impact on people, culture, and business strategy.
• Enjoy career development that's as ambitious as the company's future.

Desired Skills

• CCMA Representation
• Change Management
• Human Resources
• Human Resources Projects
• Industrial Relations
• Employer & Job Benefits

Employer & Job Benefits

• Medical Aid Contribution
• Provident Fund Contribution
• Annual Bonuses
• Mobile Phone Allowance