Head of Human Resources
Sandton, Johannesburg


• Accountable for attracting, motivating and retaining talent through human resource management,
• Uphold and develop unique workplace culture.
• Understand the people management objectives of different business areas and to deliver plans and processes to support those objectives.
• The role spans all the administrative and strategic aspects of the human resources function including overseeing HR administration and reporting; industrial relations, performance management; management of the People business team’s budget; HR compliance; recruitment, and retention.
• Support corporate social investment, including staff volunteerism, as well as transformation and employment equity
• Helping to coordinate BBBEE-initiatives and -reporting across the organisation.


Qualification, Skills and Experience.

• Tertiary qualification in human resources management – either a BCom or BA, preferably an Honours degree.
• More than eight years’ experience working in a generalist HR management role, preferably within the financial services space.
• Proven leadership and HR management skills, including all aspects of IR, training and development, and employee relations;
• Sound knowledge of legal, compliance and reporting requirements, including the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Employment Equity Act – knowledge of the BEE codes under the Financial Services Sector Transformation Charter would be a strong recommendation;
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to design and implement processes;
• Experience in drafting and managing HR and people-related policies;
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Computer literate, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and payroll software;
• Prior experience in managing corporate social investment initiatives (CSI) would be a plus;
• The ability to interact with poise at all levels within the organisation;
• Strong administrative, people management and time management skills;
• Team player, and flexible enough to wear different hats on different days;
• Despite working in a team environment, it is vital that you are a self-starter, who can take the initiative and work independently;
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work under pressure