Head of Human Capital

SUMMARY:
You are experienced in building or evolving a Human Capital function and comfortable working in the detail while setting direction. Amazing opportunity for a strong Head of Human Capital.

POSITION INFO:
Established Human Capital function that supports the business across its core people processes and operational needs. As the business continues to grow, the scope and impact of this function is evolving to play a more strategic role in shaping both performance and culture across the business and requires partnering closely with leadership and line managers to build trust, alignment, and shared accountability. The Head of Human Capital will be a hands-on with the ability to strengthen the strategic contribution of the function while deepening its integration into day-to-day operations. This includes ensuring that the business has the right capability, structure, and culture in place to meet its objectives; and people practices are not only well-defined, but consistently applied, aligned to business priorities, and actively support how the business performs and grows. The environment is fast-paced and entrepreneurial, requiring flexibility, responsiveness, and ownership. At the same time, the business requires consistency and discipline in how people are managed. The role must balance both - introducing structure where it adds value, without creating unnecessary bureaucracy or slowing the business down. Main Purpose\/Objectives of the Job: Strategic Leadership & Advisory Define and drive the overall people strategy, ensuring the business is optimally structured, resourced, and aligned to deliver on business priorities. Shape organisational structures and roles to improve clarity, accountability and organisational effectiveness. Align workforce capability decisions and skills planning with both current operational needs and future business requirements. Partner with executive leadership to provide people insights that inform business decisions and direction. Position the Human Capital function as a trusted advisor and partner to the Executive Team, providing insight and guidance on all people-related matters and ensuring people considerations are embedded in planning and execution. Lead organisational development and transformation initiatives to support evolving business needs Talent Management & Development Build organisational capability by strengthening the full talent lifecycle, ensuring the business attracts, develops, and retains high-performing individuals and teams. Define and implement talent acquisition and Employee Value Proposition (EVP) strategies to attract and retain critical skills. Design and embed practical end-to-end talent lifecycle processes, including attraction, onboarding, performance, development, and retention, ensuring consistency and effectiveness. Implement strategic workforce and succession planning plans to build bench strength and ensure business continuity. Identify capability gaps and drive learning & development initiatives to strengthen team effectiveness and future readiness. Develop performance management frameworks that drive accountability, differentiate performance, and support high performance. Strengthen leadership capability by enabling managers to effectively lead, manage performance, and make sound people decisions. Build and lead a high-performing, values-aligned Human Capital team that supports business delivery. Culture & Engagement Actively shape and embed a values-driven culture that supports performance, strengthens engagement, and promotes an inclusive and sustainable working environment. Embed and reinforce \"the company way\" by ensuring the Company's values, brand ethos, and customer promise are clearly understood, lived internally, and consistently reflected in how teams operate and engage Foster a culture of accountability and ownership in how people and performance are managed, ensuring culture supports delivery Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the business, ensuring fair and equitable people practices Drive employee engagement initiatives through clarity, communication, and leadership behaviour to strengthen alignment across the business and promote retention Support employee well-being by enabling a work environment that promotes sustainable performance Governance & Reporting Ensure strong governance, compliance, and visibility across all Human Capital practices, supported by accurate reporting and data-driven insights. Ensure full compliance with South African labour requirements through the development of policies and process and aligning these to people practices. Oversee payroll management to ensure accuracy and compliance. Drive compliance initiatives and ensure accurate and timely statutory reporting, including B-BBEE, Employment Equity, and Skills Development reporting. Establish and maintain Human Capital reporting frameworks, providing visibility on key metrics such as headcount, turnover, engagement, performance and overall organisational health. Leverage HR analytics and systems to provide insights that inform business decision-making. Minimum Requirements: Qualifications & Experience Minimum Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or related field. Honours or Master's degree preferred. Registration with a professional body such as SABPP or HPCSA is advantageous. Minimum 10 years' progressive HR Management experience. At least 5 years in a senior leadership role, operating at or close to Executive level. Proven track record in delivering people strategies aligned to business priorities. Experience shaping organisational structures and improving team effectiveness. Strong experience embedding performance management and accountability. Proven ability to work closely with leadership and line managers to drive performance and growth. Experience building or evolving a Human Capital function. Experience in fast-paced, operational environments; FMCG, manufacturing, or similar industry experience would be advantageous. If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you. Forward your cv directly to this ad and note that suitable candidates will be contacted telephonically and via email. Thank You.