TRAFFIC
Gauteng
Head of HR
Yellosa
South African Rand . ZAR 400,000 - 500,000
Job Description
Responsibilities 
- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the organisation's objectives.
- Be part of the Exco (Executive Committee) and be responsible for managing internal as well as external stakeholders.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and employee retention initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with local employment laws and regulations including B-BBEE.
- Lead the performance management and employee appraisal processes.
- Should have good understanding of rewards framework and market benchmarking.
- Design and deliver training and development programmes for employees.
- Review legal and employment related compliance.
- Statutory compliance and audits to be conducted to assess compliance levels in the region.
- Manage employee relations and foster a positive workplace culture.
- Collaborate with leadership to drive organisational change and growth.
- Analyse HR metrics and provide insights for decision-making.
A successful HR Head should have:
- Graduate/Post graduate degree in Human Resources.
- 15+ years of experience of which majority of those years have been in a Head of HR/HR Director position.
- Experience working for a multinational organisation within a matrix working environment.
- Previous experience in a Pharmaceutical/Pharmaceutical Manufacturing organisation.
- Proven expertise in HR policies, employment law, and compliance.
- Experience in developing and implementing strategic HR initiatives.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- The ability to adapt to a fast paced and ever changing environment.
- A challenging and rewarding leadership position in the pharmaceutical industry.
- An opportunity to influence and shape the HR function within the organisation.
- Supportive and professional work environment.
- Opportunities for career development and growth.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career as the Head of HR, we encourage you to apply now and make a significant impact in the organisation.
Contact: Ryan Olver
Job ref: JN-774
Phone:
Job Overview
Date Posted
07 Feb 2026
Salary
South African Rand . ZAR
400,000 - 500,000
Location
Gauteng, South Africa