Senior Human Capital Manager, Operations - Manufacturing

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

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,