📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWBoardroom Appointments is actively recruiting for a Head of Human Capital position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Human / Resources sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 10 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Human / Resources • Location Preference: in Gauteng
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSHR roles such as Head of Human Capital are fundamental to building strong organizational cultures. This position enables you to shape talent strategies and employee development.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Human / Resources offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Head of Human Capital position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 10 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Human / Resources field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Human / Resources sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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Are you an experienced Human Capital leader with a passion for developing people, driving organisational performance, and partnering with executive leadership to shape business success? Our client, a growing organisation operating within a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment, is seeking an experienced Head of Human Capital to lead and evolve its people function while driving a high-performance culture aligned to business objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Human Capital professional who enjoys balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution while building organisational capability, strengthening leadership, and embedding practical people practices that support long-term business growth.
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement the Human Capital strategy aligned to business objectives. Partner with executive leadership to provide strategic people advice and support key business decisions. Lead organisational design, workforce planning, and succession planning initiatives. Develop and implement talent acquisition, performance management, leadership development, and employee retention strategies. Drive organisational development and change management initiatives that improve business effectiveness. Foster a high-performance culture through effective leadership coaching and employee development. Champion employee engagement, diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing initiatives. Ensure compliance with labour legislation, Human Capital governance, and statutory reporting requirements. Oversee payroll governance and ensure compliance with Employment Equity, Skills Development, and B-BBEE requirements. Develop meaningful HR reporting and people analytics to support business decision-making. Lead, mentor, and develop the Human Capital team while promoting operational excellence.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management or a related field. Honours or Master's Degree will be advantageous. Professional registration with SABPP, HPCSA, or a similar professional body will be advantageous. Minimum 10 years' progressive Human Capital experience. At least 5 years' experience in a senior leadership role. Proven experience developing and implementing people strategies aligned to business objectives. Strong experience in organisational design, talent management, workforce planning, and leadership development. Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation and Human Capital governance. Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, or similar operational environments will be advantageous.
Key Competencies
Strategic Human Capital Leadership Organisational Development Talent Management Workforce Planning Leadership Development Performance Management Change Management Labour Relations & Employment Law HR Governance & Compliance Stakeholder Management HR Analytics & Reporting Communication & Influencing Skills Business Acumen Results Driven
What's on Offer
Join a growing organisation where people and culture are central to business success. Partner closely with executive leadership to shape organisational strategy and performance. Lead the Human Capital function while driving meaningful organisational change and capability development. Opportunity to make a lasting impact on business performance, leadership capability, and employee engagement.
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