HR Director – Africa and Middle East

Experienced Human Resources Director to lead the HR function in Africa and Middle East Countries. This strategic leadership role is pivotal in shaping our people agenda, ensuring compliance with local labour laws, and driving transformation initiatives aligned with BBBEE and Employment Equity frameworks in South Africa.

This position is located in Johannesburg North and beyond its strategic responsibilities, will also oversee the local organization. This includes managing the primary sales offices, two manufacturing facilities, and more than 40 medical facilities across the country. Headcount of 700 + staff.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Lead the development and execution of the HR strategy for the Region in alignment with business goals and the functional alignment of Human Resources for LATMEA Region (Latam, Middle East and Africa Countries)

Manage compensation & benefits, talent acquisition, training & development, and employee relations programs

Develop the HR Business partnering role in the Region, align with the organization New Operating Model philosophy

Ensure full compliance with labour legislation, including the Labour Relations Act, BCEA, EEA, and Skills Development Act

Oversee Industrial Relations (IR) matters, including union engagement, dispute resolution, and disciplinary processes

Drive BBBEE strategy and implementation, ensuring alignment with sector charters and scorecard targets

Champion Employment Equity planning and reporting, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace

Provide strategic HR leadership across talent acquisition, performance management, learning & development, and succession planning

Partner with senior leadership to shape organizational culture and change management initiatives

Lead and mentor a high-performing HR team

Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience :

Proven experience (8 years or more) in Senior HR Leadership roles within South Africa

Deep knowledge of South African labour laws, IR practices, BBBEE, and Employment Equity

Strong business acumen and ability to influence at Executive level

Experience in a multinational or complex matrix environment is advantageous

Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Labour Law, or related field (postgraduate qualification preferred)