Industry : Fuel & Retail (including QSR)
Company Size : ±4,200 employees
Location : Head Office – Rosebank, Johannesburg | Satellite Office – Paarl, Western Cape
Reporting to : Managing Director (MD) and Executive Committee (Exco)
Purpose of the Role :
To lead the national HR strategy and operations, ensuring that the company attracts, develops, and retains top talent. This role will drive workforce planning, employee relations, transformation, and performance culture, while ensuring compliance with all labour legislation. The HR Manager will work hand in hand with the Training & Development department to build strong learning, leadership, and talent pipelines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Strategic HR Leadership
- Talent Management & Workforce Planning
- Employee & Industrial Relations
- Performance & Reward
- HR Operations & Compliance
- Culture, Transformation & Diversity
Qualifications & Experience Required (not negotiable) :
Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related field (Postgraduate qualification advantageous)10–15 years’ HR experience , including at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role in the fuel and retail sector (including QSR) (non-negotiable)Proven ability to manage large, multi-site operations with a workforce of 4,000+ employeesStrong expertise in labour relations, B-BBEE, and Employment EquityTrack record in strategic workforce planning, organisational change, and leadership developmentKey Competencies & Skills Required :
Strategic Leadership & Business Acumen – Strong ability to align HR with business growth goalsChange Management & Transformation – Skilled in leading complex organisational changeEmployee Relations & Negotiation – Excellent union engagement and conflict resolution abilitiesPeople Development – Passionate about learning and talent development, working closely with Training & DevelopmentInfluencing & Communication Skills – Strong presence at board / executive level, with excellent written and verbal communicationData-Driven HR – Competence in HRIS, analytics, and reportingWell-presented, confident, and professional, with exceptional interpersonal and presentation skillsDynamic and energetic, able to thrive in a fast-paced fuel and retail (including QSR) environmentStrategic and decisive, with a natural ability to influence and inspire teamsEthical and people-focused, with a deep commitment to empowerment and inclusivityBENEFITS :
Market related salaryCell phone allowanceKPI bonus (at the discretion of employer)Provident Fund - 8% contribution