Temporary jobs in United States

Reference: JHB

Background: Excellent career opportunity for a Head of Temporary Employment Services to spearhead & grow the company's national TES operations.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law, or a related field (advantageous).
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership or divisional management role.
• Years of experience in the Temporary Employment Services / Labour Broking industry.
• Proven experience managing a large‑scale workforce.
• Experience managing large volumes of semi‑skilled / unskilled labour, specifically within the construction sector.
• Demonstrated success in sales, client relationship management and business development across multiple industries.
• Proven track record of managing and leading multi‑regional teams across a national footprint.
• Deep understanding of South African labour legislation (LRA, BCEA, EE Act, etc.) & best practices in HR and Industrial Relations.
• Ability to drive client satisfaction, manage complex contracts and achieve operational targets including headcount, gross margin and debtor control.
• Project management experience (advantageous).
• Strategic thinker who can contribute at an Executive Committee level.
• Exposure to key national sectors, including mining, energy (e.g., Eskom), construction and industrial services.
• Passion for transformation, economic inclusion and delivering measurable impact through people.
• Willingness to travel nationally and lead a geographically dispersed team.
• Direct reporting experience to the Divisional CEO.

• Develop and execute a national growth strategy for the TES division, aligning with the company's overall objectives and growth aspirations, focusing on client acquisition, revenue generation and market penetration.
• Oversee and guide Regional Managers across provinces, ensuring excellence in service delivery, profitability and client satisfaction.
• Formulate and execute strategies for the expansion of the division into new, more skilled blue‑collar labour segments (e.g., electricians, fitters, boilermakers), leveraging existing client relationships and identifying new market opportunities.
• Oversee the operational lifecycle of temporary placements, from client acquisition support to contract completion for both current and future service lines.
• Drive profitability and growth targets for the division.
• Responsible for key performance indicators, including overall headcount management, gross‑margin achievement and control, and effective management of debtors.
• Leverage extensive industry networks to expand the company's client base across blue‑collar and white‑collar segments, including mining, construction, energy, manufacturing and logistics.
• Champion client satisfaction, ensuring all service‑level agreements (SLAs) and contractual obligations are met or exceeded.
• Build scalable solutions to address clients' workforce challenges, supported by compliant, ethical labour‑broking practices.
• Ensure efficient and compliant execution of all temporary employment contracts through the regional management team, focusing on high‑volume semi‑skilled / unskilled placements.
• Develop and implement best practices for operational processes, resource allocation and quality control.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track divisional performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide strong leadership, mentorship and guidance to six Regional Managers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high performance across the regions.
• Ensure strict adherence to all relevant labour legislation, including the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and other industry‑specific regulations.
• Provide strategic guidance on complex IR matters, collaborating with the HR / IR teams to mitigate risks.
• Oversee workforce management practices—recruitment, onboarding, performance management and disciplinary processes—for the semi‑skilled / unskilled workforce.
• Oversee specific client projects, ensuring delivery on time and within scope.
• Ensure all divisional activities are in full compliance with company policies, industry standards and statutory requirements.
• Identify, assess and mitigate operational, contractual and HR / IR risks within the division.
• Ensure alignment with South African labour legislation, TES regulations and group governance frameworks.

To apply, please submit a detailed CV. Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements and experience listed will be considered.

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