324 Head Of Human Resources jobs in South Africa

Role Overview:

• Title: Head of People
• Salary: 80K - R100K with ESOP
• Location: Johannesburg
• Reporting to: CEO

About Us:

Welcome to Rentoza We're a South African company that's changing the game in

e-commerce. Our subscription service for digital goods and appliances is making access,

affordability, and flexibility a reality for our customers.

The Role:

The Head of People at Rentoza is a strategic leader responsible for building a compliant,

transformative, and commercially credible People function that underpins Rentoza growth. The

role ensures HR is not just operationally efficient, but delivers measurable impact on culture,

governance, skills readiness, transformation efforts and business perfomance. The Head of

People will serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, EXCO, and Board, while directly overseeing

HR operations, employee relations, and leadership enablement.

Key Role & Responsibilities:

1. People Strategy & Leadership

● Set a high-performance culture across the organisation by embedding accountability,

transparency, and execution excellence into leadership and people practices.

● Develop and execute Rentoza's People Strategy across culture, retention, recognition,

and development.

● Translate business strategy into a People Roadmap with quarterly OKRs that are tied to

revenue, retention, capability, and compliance outcomes.

● In partnership with the product function, build a data-driven HR function: introduce

people analytics dashboards that quantify ROI on people initiatives (attrition cost,

revenue per employee, productivity per head).

● Act as the culture architect, ensuring values are operationalised through leadership

standards, recognition systems, and performance management — not just policy.

● Partner with leadership and Board/Remco to align People priorities to business

outcomes.

● Lead and grow the People team, ensuring scalable delivery of HR services.

1. Talent, Recruitment & Onboarding

● Own and embed Rentoza's Employee Value Proposition (EVP) into recruitment,

onboarding, and employer branding.

● Oversee the recruitment lifecycle, leveraging agencies when needed, while reducing

time-to-hire and boosting offer acceptance.

● Lead and continuously improve onboarding to ensure a consistent, values-driven

employee experience.

● Manage internal mobility, secondments, and succession planning.

● Drive structured and compliant offboarding with meaningful insights.

1. Employee Relations & Compliance

● Design and embed fair, compliant frameworks for performance, discipline, grievances,

and PIPs.

● Enable managers to handle day-to-day ER confidently; HR acts as escalation/advisor for

complex or high-risk cases (incl. CCMA).

● Ensure statutory compliance across EE, WSP/ATR, COIDA, UIF, PAYE/SDL, OHSA,

POPIA, with a live Compliance Dashboard reviewed quarterly by EXCO.

● Use ER/compliance data to identify trends and trigger proactive leadership interventions.

● Keep all HR policies updated, audit-ready, and clearly communicated.

1. Development & Performance

● Lead workforce planning and capability mapping to ensure Rentoza has the right skills

for current delivery and future growth.

● Embed career pathways and IDPs so that every employee has a visible development

trajectory tied to business needs.

● Run a disciplined performance management cycle (goal setting, calibration, reviews) that

drives accountability and business outcomes.

● Establish leadership development and manager enablement programs that raise

leadership trust, transparency, and execution capability.

● Use performance and development data to identify top talent, succession risks, and

capability gaps, and present these insights quarterly to EXCO.

● Hold managers accountable for closing skill gaps, developing successors, and managing

underperformance fairly using clear frameworks.

1. Culture, Retention & Recognition

● Design frameworks for recognition, engagement, and retention that are consistent

across the organisation and measurable.

● Equip managers with tools to build belonging and motivation in their teams; HR ensures

consistency and holds leaders accountable for follow-through.

● Launch structured recognition programs (monetary & non-monetary) with quarterly

participation metrics.

● Oversee annual salary benchmarking and pay transparency frameworks to ensure

fairness and competitiveness.

● Monitor attrition and retention data monthly, with targeted interventions for regrettable

losses.

● Lead quarterly culture pulse reviews, ensuring leadership acts on trust, belonging, and

recognition gaps.

1. HR Operations, Payroll & Systems

● Oversee accurate monthly payroll processing and continuous improvements in accuracy

and efficiency.

● Manage the employee lifecycle (contracts, job changes, onboarding/offboarding,

compliance documentation).

● Optimise HR tech platforms (Payspace, HRIS/ATS) and introduce automation/AI to

improve workflows.

● Maintain high levels of data accuracy (>90%) and provide People analytics to EXCO and

the Board.

1. Board & Stakeholder Engagement

● Prepare People insights and KPI reports for EXCO, Board, and Remco.

● Partner with Finance on remuneration, TCTC structures, and workforce planning.

● Manage relationships with auditors, consultants, and external service providers.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

● 8+ years in HR/People, with 3+ years in a leadership role.

● Experience scaling HR/People functions in a high-growth or scale-up environment.

● Deep knowledge of South African labour law, ER/IR, and compliance frameworks.

● Proven track record in recruitment, onboarding, development, and performance

management.

● Skilled in payroll accuracy, HR systems (Payspace or similar), and HR data reporting.

● Comfortable representing the company in CCMA and high-stakes ER matters.

● Commercially minded, tech-driven, and able to balance strategic priorities with

operational delivery.

Key Skills & Competencies

● Strong commercial and strategic acumen, able to link People strategy to growth,

retention, and performance outcomes.

● Proven ability to build and lead high-performance People teams in fast-growth or

scale-up environments.

● Deep knowledge of South African labour law and compliance frameworks (BCEA, LRA,

COIDA, POPIA, OHSA, UIF, EE).

● Working knowledge of B-BBEE transformation (skills development, EE, management

control), with the ability to integrate it into broader People strategy.

● Skilled in culture transformation, EVP, and recognition programs that strengthen

belonging, trust, and engagement.

● Expertise in workforce planning, capability mapping, career pathways, and leadership

development.

● Highly data-driven, experienced in HR systems and people analytics, delivering

board-ready insights.

● Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, able to influence EXCO

and coach managers to higher standards.

Benefits:

● Medical aid

● Employee Health and Wellness Assistance

● Hybrid (where applicable)

Offices:

● Johannesburg

● Cape Town

● Durban

If you're passionate about technology and want to work in a fast-paced environment where

you can make a real difference, Rentoza is the place for you. Join our team and be part of

something truly exciting

Rentoza is an equal opportunity employer whose aim is to promote and achieve equal

representation in all levels of all occupational categories. Preference will be given to

candidates whose appointment will assist the Company in achieving its Employment

Equity targets in terms of the Company Employment Equity Plan.

By responding to this advertisement, you consent to Rentoza lawfully processing your

personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of

2013 for recruitment purposes and confirm that any personal information has been

submitted voluntarily.

The company reserves the right not to make an appointment. An application will not in

itself entitle the applicant to an interview or an appointment and failure to meet the

minimum requirements of the post will result in the applicant automatically

disqualifying him/herself from consideration. If you don't hear back from us in 30 days,

please consider your application unsuccessful.

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How you'll role

As the Head of Human Resources, you will be instrumental in establishing and leading a robust HR function that aligns with business growth strategy. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, your role is to ensure that every employee understands their impact on enhancing customer experience, while fostering an environment that sets the company apart as the industry's best workplace. You will oversee strategic HR initiatives, implement performance management frameworks, and drive cultural transformations across our Johannesburg office and national branches.

What you'll do

• Lead the HR strategy aligned with growth trajectory.
• Implement company-wide performance management systems.
• Develop recruitment and retention strategies to attract top talent.
• Design leadership and new hire onboarding programs.
• Ensure BBBEE compliance and successful annual verification.
• Conduct quarterly culture and engagement reviews.
• Establish a transparent remuneration and benefits framework.
• Mediate conflicts and enhance employee relations.
• Identify training needs and manage learning programs.
• Partner with leadership to embed values and customer experience across roles.

What you'll need

• Proven strategic HR leadership experience.
• Expertise in performance and talent management systems.
• Strong BBBEE knowledge and compliance experience.
• Excellent coaching and mentoring abilities.
• Strong change management skills.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills.
• Analytical skills to inform decisions using HR data.
• Empathetic and people-first approach.
• Results-oriented with a focus on measurable outcomes.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-moving environment.

The Head of HRBP will assist with the formulation and implementation of the HR strategy across a wide range of human resources practices with the relevant management teams. This position will be responsible for managing a team of individuals in ensuring the effectiveness of HR strategic partnering HR strategic service delivery and enhancement of the employee experience.

People management:

• Manage the daily operations of the HR strategic partnering function.
• Ensure that the team has the necessary tools and methods to enable efficient service delivery and alignment with HR department objectives.
• Provide coaching, mentorship and guidance to team members to foster growth and enhance performance.
• Monitor the performance of their team to ensure strategy execution.
• Effectively manage a HR team, create and execute plans and report on team activities in the relevant forums.

HR Strategy Implementation:

• Deliver and optimize strategic objectives in support of organisational strategy and implement policies to ensure compliance.
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital.
• Perform pipeline management and accurate people forecasting and resourcing activities in line with the strategic workforce planning model.
• Develop and manage the human resources budget, prepare and present reports and HR metrics.
• Market the organisation's employee value proposition internally and externally and co-ordinate and implement employee satisfaction and best company to work for surveys.
• Provide ongoing training and education to managers on the performance management process.
• Accountable for the implementation of the human resources strategy with overall business objectives.
• Manages the facilitation of organisational design and optimal structures reflecting the current and evolving business strategy.
• Manage the execution of transformation plans and targets, ensuring adherence to the appropriate transformation governances.
• Manage the HR events calendar within the assigned business unit.
• Develop and implement relevant projects to address process inefficiencies and to streamline workflows.

Stakeholder engagement:

• Engage and collaborate with HR and business stakeholders to elicit feedback and requirements for process optimisation and/or re-engineering.
• Act as a liaison between HR and business stakeholders to drive cohesive improvement initiatives.
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other concerns.
• Train managers on the process of compensation and benefits governance and drive the implementation of all human resources programs.
• Train and develop managers on the organisation's leadership brand and ensure implementation thereof and ensure that training and development strategies are in line with business objectives.

Analytics and reporting:

• Develop and maintain metrics, reports and analytics to track performance.
• Continuously analyse key HR indicators and provide data-driven insights for decision-making.
• Develop and distribute the relevant reports to internal business and HR stakeholders.
• Analyse data and metrics, gather feedback from various stakeholders to assess process performance and identify bottlenecks.

Knowledge, skills and attributes:

• Proficiency in HRIS software and systems, e.g., SAGE, SAP SuccessFactors, etc
• Excellent knowledge of payroll systems and processes
• Excellent knowledge of strategic HR planning, talent management, and organisational development.
• Excellent knowledge of labour laws, employment regulations, and HR compliance requirements. Understanding of benefits administration processes.
• Excellent analytical skills coupled with formidable attention to detail.
• Excellent ability to identify inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies.
• Excellent ability to effectively integrate changes and transition smoothly to business as usual.
• Familiar with employee self-service tools and portals.
• Excellent collaboration and relationship building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent ability to lead and manage individuals to achieve optimal performance.

Education and training:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• Advanced degree in HR would be advantageous.
• Relevant certifications, e.g., Six Sigma, Project Management Professional, etc

Experience:

• At least 8 years' previous experience in a HR position, focused on HR service delivery, strategic partnering, operations, processes and systems.
• Project management experience.
• Experience developing and implementing training programs for HR and end-users.
• Demonstrated previous experience managing vendors and/or suppliers to deliver on project requirements.
• Proven track record of implementing innovative process improvements, managing change and driving operational excellence.
• Demonstrated previous experience leading and managing a team.

Head of Human Resources – Johannesburg

South Group Recycling is a fast-growing national recycling company with multiple branches across South Africa. We are seeking a Head of Human Resources to lead HR operations while driving recruitment and talent acquisition
across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy and oversee full HR operations across branches
• Own recruitment and talent acquisition: sourcing, interviews, onboarding, and workforce planning
• Build and manage strong talent pipelines for both blue-collar and office-based positions
• Partner with management to forecast staffing needs and ensure operational readiness
• Draft and manage contracts, offers, onboarding, and performance processes
• Ensure compliance with South African labor laws (BCEA, LRA)
• Support employee relations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution
• Maintain HR systems, records, and reporting while liaising with payroll

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree (HR or related)
• 3+ years of senior HR and recruitment experience (blue- & white-collar focus)
• Proven track record in high-volume and specialized hiring
• Strong knowledge of BCEA & LRA
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Must be based in Johannesburg

Package & Growth

• Salary: R40,000 – R60,000/month (experience-based)
• Clear path into a senior executive HR role as company expands
• Office-based | Monday–Friday

Seeking an experienced executive Head of HR for a Pan African client in the inspections field. Must have extensive Group experience , restructuring , scaling, strategy and a good understanding of both local and African labor laws. Will overhaul and lead the company's HR strategy, policies and procedures for future success. Strong leadership skills . Relevant Degree in HR or Industrial relations

We're Hiring: HR Business Partner

Department: Human Resources

Working Hours: 3pm – 01am

Reports to: Head of HR

We're looking for an experienced
HR Business Partner
to join our team This role is all about partnering with Operations and Business Excellence Functions to drive HR strategies, deliver people solutions, and build a high-performance, engaged workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on HR strategy, change management & organisational design
• Drive employee relations, labour law compliance, and risk management
• Analyse HR trends, metrics & ratios to guide business decisions
• Manage attrition, absenteeism, engagement, and wellness initiatives
• Support talent management, succession planning & performance development
• Partner with recruitment to ensure strong hiring practices and diversity goals
• Manage IR processes including investigations, hearings, appeals & CCMA matters
• Lead and coach HR Consultants while embedding company culture & values

What We're Looking For:

• 5–7 years' HR/Management experience
  (call centre exposure is a plus)
• HR / Psychology / Business degree (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of labour legislation & HR best practice
• Excellent people management, coaching, and influencing skills
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in
  Excel & PowerPoint
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to thrive under pressure

Why Join Us?

You'll play a key role in shaping our people strategy, building strong teams, and driving engagement across the business. This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced environment while growing your HR career.

Apply now to be part of our journey

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Brief description

We are seeking a seasoned HRBP to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will partner closely with leaders to drive strategic HR initiatives and ensure alignment with organisational goals. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping our people strategy, fostering a positive culture and optimising HR processes. This will be achieved by providing end-to-end human resources (HR) services and developing strong relationship with the client departments, whilst interpreting business challenges into relevant HR interventions.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Guide and facilitate strategic HR processes such as performance management, organisation development, talent management, leadership development, diversity, workforce planning and succession planning within client departments.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment for roles at all levels, to attract and hire top talent.
• Guide and facilitate the end-to-end Performance Management (PM) process as well as provide training to client departments where necessary.
• Support the implementation of talent development plans to enhance capabilities and oversee succession planning to ensure a pipeline of future talent.
• Facilitate the job analysis and profiling process within functions of the client department, for the purpose of design or redesign of functional structures and jobs in line with organisational requirements.
• Provide guidance in relation to Rewards in line with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Facilitate Employee Relations (ER) matters of varying complexity to conclusion, pre-empt and mitigate related risk.
• Champion and apply change management principles in implementing HR interventions and foster a positive and inclusive organisational culture within the client departments.
• Facilitate the implementation of HR policies, processes and procedures, create awareness as needed, and ensure compliance thereof.
• Collaborate with leaders to understand their strategic objectives and challenges and develop and implement HR strategies that align these objectives.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of people management practices within client departments.
• Identify emerging HR trends and potential risks and advise on the potential impact on the business as well as provide input into action plans to address emergent issues.
• Gather relevant HR data, analyse it, and leverage insights to inform decision-making through reporting.

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Stanowisko to podlega:

Local Division Manager

In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop and implement people strategy through the execution of HR processes. Each day, you will provide HR support for a defined team or location, by partnering with respective managers. You will also showcase your expertise by representing HR in the business and establishing strong relationships with all business leaders and employees. Partners with respective managers to develop and implement people strategies. Coach, motivates, and develops talent to build an effective, capable, and high performing team. Provides leadership and guidance to ensure that the team (under scope) is properly organized, staffed, skilled, and directed.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Develops an in-depth understanding of the Sub-Saharan Africa cluster's unique business environment, regulatory landscape, and cultural dynamics to align HR strategies with local market conditions and organizational objectives.
• Partners closely with cluster leadership to drive HR initiatives that support business growth, operational excellence, and talent development across South Africa and neighbouring markets.
• Takes ownership of delivering impactful HR solutions that address the cluster's specific challenges, including labour compliance, workforce diversity goals, employee engagement, learning and development, and strategic workforce planning.
• Leads effective communication and employee engagement strategies across diverse teams, fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture aligned with both global standards and local expectations.
• Drives and facilitates change management programs tailored to the cluster's business priorities, encouraging agility, innovation, and continuous improvement within the workforce.
• Provides expert guidance on all aspects of the employee lifecycle from recruitment to development and retention ensuring HR processes are optimized for the cluster's needs and compliant with local labour laws and regulations.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to cluster leaders on workforce planning, talent management, performance management, and employee relations, supporting the development of a resilient and high-performing organization. Monitors HR metrics and labour market trends within the South Africa cluster to inform data-driven decision-making and enable proactive talent strategies.

You will join a talented and driven team, where you will be able to thrive and grow.

• Represents HR in the business and establishes strong relationships with all business leaders and employee.
• Minimum of 8 years of HR experience, with at least 5 years working within a multinational environment.
• Degree in Human Resources or related qualifications.
• Ensures compliance with legislation, HR policies, and other compliance standards in all areas of responsibility.
• Ensures all employees understand the ABB safety and integrity standards and follow the same strictly.
• You are at ease communicating with various levels in the organization internally and cross functionally

We want you to bring your full self to work your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates an impact you can see and feel, every day.

From well-being to retirement, ABB offers benefits that support every stage of your career.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory

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Responsibilities
Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa's biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that's just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let's reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for an HR Business Partner to be based in Bryanston, Johannesburg. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

The HR Business Partner will manage the HR team in terms of day-to-day HR functions, as well as the implementation of strategic HR initiatives. These initiatives include enhanced recruitment practices, BEE change and transformation initiatives, and talent planning and development, amongst others. The role is responsible for performing a generalist HR function and ensuring that solid, basic transactional HR functions are managed in each region according to expected procedures and standards.

With Hollywoodbets You Will
Innovate
and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.

Embrace
challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.

Grow
with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring

• Human Resources Management/ Supervisory experience.
• A valid manual driver's license.

A Bonus To Have

• Relevant HR qualifications.

What You'll Do For The Brand

• Actively partner with Department Managers to understand the HR value add to the business and to identify HR solutions and initiatives in line with business objectives.
• Manage the HR team. Work hand in hand with the HR team to ensure the successful implementation of HR initiatives across all divisions or departments.
• Ensure that standard recruitment and onboarding processes are followed. Enhance the recruitment processes nationally to ensure quality candidates for business consideration. Ensure a smooth employee orientation process. Be actively involved in the appointment of mid-management roles.
• Job management: Ensure that all team members have a good understanding of their functions and role expectations at all times. Ensure that a process is in place to discuss role expectations when a team member is promoted or changes position.
• Ensure that Performance Management is applied consistently. Ensure that the performance appraisal process is conducted timeously and in line with group practices.
• Talent Management: Roll out talent management initiatives and succession planning. Facilitate Individual Development Plans at appropriate levels and align these to the Training Department where required.
• Ensure standard Employee Relations management in line with Group processes.
• HRIS monitoring and reporting – HR metrics: Measure HR value add and report on HR metrics relevant to the business. Monitor employee exit trends, turnover, retention, disciplinary actions, etc., and provide value-added input to address trends.
• Employee Retention: Participate in the design, development, and implementation of innovative workforce retention programmes.
• Anticipate workforce needs based on turnover and growth factors and ensure a constant supply of quality candidates to minimise understaffing.
• Manage the off-boarding/termination process.
• Operations risk management related to HR functions: Close risk gaps by ensuring that family members are not employed in the same work environment; that pre-employment checks are consistently conducted; that annual criminal checks are completed; that polygraph tests are conducted at management level prior to appointment; that random polygraph checks are implemented; and that terminated employees are not re-employed.
• Employment Equity: Coordinate EE meeting details nationally.
• Design and propose recognition programmes for consideration.
• Conduct climate surveys where there is a need.
• Roll out values and ethics initiatives.
• Manage the long service process.
• Manage internship programmes in terms of appointments where required.
• Update company policies and procedures specific to the department and ensure the implementation of updates.
• Drive wellness, welfare, and health-related initiatives where required.
• Support ad hoc projects as needed.

What You'll Bring To The Team

• Results Driven: You consistently meet goals, uphold quality standards, and stay focused on achieving key business outcomes.
• Accountability: You take ownership, deliver results despite challenges, and actively correct and learn from mistakes.
• Reporting: You gather, verify, and analyze data to identify trends and provide insights that inform sound decision-making.
• Relationship Management: You build strong, professional relationships across all levels, using your networking and influencing skills effectively.
• Interview Skills: You apply best practice interviewing techniques to ensure the selection of high-quality candidates.

So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best? Apply now

Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.

About Us
Hollywoodbets is a sports and entertainment betting operator that was born and bred in Durban, South Africa. Whether you're in one of our upmarket retail branches or online, our customers can conveniently place bets in style anytime, anywhere.

We're proud to partner with local and international legends, from the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Brentford FC to iconic events like the Hollywoodbets Durban July. Being part of our Purple Team means being part of something bigger.

At Hollywoodbets, every day is a chance to learn, grow, and make an impact. We move fast, think big, and work together to turn bold ideas into reality. With passion, creativity, and a shared purpose, we bring our Purple Spirit to everything we do.

The opportunities here are endless. If you're driven, curious, agile and ready to level up, there's no limit to how far you can go with the Purple Team