Our client is an established team who operate in a fast-paced, high pressure context. Reporting into the CFO, you will take accountability for leading and directing the HR function across their three main divisions both in South Africa and African countries. Your role would include, but is not limited to: Strategic leadership Operational excellence Talent management Employee Relations Performance Management BBBEE and Transformation HR Analytics and Reporting Essential Requirements and Skills; Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills Exceptional interpersonal skills, with heightened emotional and psycho-social awareness. High level of confidentiality and discretion. Collaboration Discipline & Customer-centricity focus. Critical thinking and decision-making skills. Project management capability, with the ability to manage time and prioritise effectively. Intimate knowledge and competence of BBBEE scorecard calculations. Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills. Committed to accuracy with excellent attention to detail. Qualifications and experience: Minimum Bachelors degree in Psychology or Human Resources; Postgraduate Degree in Psychology or Human Resources would be advantageous. A minimum of 10 years of progressive HR Generalist experience, five (5) of which should have been in a senior management/leadership role. Working knowledge of all statutory compliance requirements (EMP201, EMP501 Reconciliations, COIDA, UIF, WSP/ATR & Employment Equity) Experience and in-depth knowledge of the B-BBEE generic codes. Proficiency and competence in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Sage People 300 and Mpowered (BBBEE Management System) experience would be an added advantage. Proven experience in Partnering with Business Leaders to achieve strategic objectives. Proven experience in roll-out out, managing and delivering successful People Projects at varying scales and across different aspects of HR. Kindly note that by submitting your application for this career opportunity you agree that Guardian Recruiting may use your application for the purpose of the recruitment and selection of the said position and this information may be shared with the relevant stakeholders in the business. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not have heard back within a two-week period, please assume that your application was unsuccessful