Regional HR Manager

SUMMARY:
Exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Manager with cross-border heavy equipment, mining and automotive experience. MIBCO and CCMA knowledge essential.

POSITION INFO:
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Regional Human Resources Manager to lead the full HR and industrial relations function across South Africa, Botswana and Zambia, supporting approximately 1,000 employees across multiple sites. This is a hands-on role requiring regular travel, active engagement with employees across sites, and significant interaction with unions and employee representatives. The HR Manager will lead an HR team comprising two direct reports and one indirect report and will support a workforce of approximately 1,000 employees across multiple locations. A key focus of the role is ensuring the effective use and administration of Sage 300 as the regional HRIS, including employee data integrity, efficient HR processes and reliable management reporting. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives. Oversee recruitment, performance management, employee engagement and retention. Lead industrial relations, union negotiations, grievances, disciplinary matters and CCMA/MIBCO proceedings. Ensure compliance with labour legislation and collective agreements. Manage Sage 300 HRIS, workforce reporting and employee data integrity. Drive HR process optimisation and collaborate with Finance, Payroll and operational management. Lead and develop the regional HR team. Requirements Bachelor's degree in HR Management or a related field. 8+ years' HR experience, including at least 3 years in management. Strong labour relations, negotiation and dispute-resolution expertise. Hands-on Sage 300 experience. Experience in mining and/or the motor industry and a unionised environment required. MIBCO knowledge and exposure to Botswana or Zambia advantageous. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Ability to travel frequently. The Ideal Candidate A resilient, approachable and commercially astute HR professional with strong industrial relations expertise, excellent stakeholder management skills and a passion for improving HR processes and workplace culture. If you are ready to make an impact AND you meet ALL of the above requirements then email your CV to