Durban: Head of Human Capital posted by Tongaat
Posted on 2025-08-25 00:00:00
| Employer | Tongaat |
|---|---|
| Category | FMCG Retail |
| Location | Kwazulu-Natal / Durban |
Job Summary
Purpose of the role
To lead the in-market Human Capital function, acting as the strategic business partner to the Business Unit while executing the Tongaat Hulett Human Capital Operating Model. The role ensures the delivery of talent, engagement, capability, and compliance outcomes by executing policies, SOPs, and frameworks provided by Above Market HC. This position enables a high-performance, inclusive, and cost-effective workforce that supports sustainable business success.
Roles & Responsibilities
Business Partnering & In-Market Execution
Serve as the primary HC partner to Business Unit leadership, translating HC strategies into operational plans.
Lead employee engagement, relations, and communication to maintain a stable, motivated workforce.
Manage workforce planning (including seasonal/agricultural labor) to ensure the right capacity and capability.
Collaborate closely with the HC Shared Services Centre for transactional processes (payroll, T&A, leave, and benefits administration).
Co-create employee experience initiatives with operating committees to drive engagement and retention.
Talent, Leadership, and Organisational Development
Execute in-market talent acquisition, assessment, and retention strategies, aligned to Above Market Talent policies and SOPs.
Lead succession planning, strategic workforce planning, and critical skills pipeline development.
Partner with Above Market to implement leadership and capability development initiatives and drive local execution of learning programs.
Drive Employer Branding and Employee Value Proposition efforts to enhance attraction and retention.
Promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture in line with THL targets.
Reward, Recognition, and People Cost Management
Implement reward and recognition strategies in alignment with Above Market Reward frameworks.
Manage the annual reward cycle, including salary reviews, bonus and incentive processes (STI/LTI), and retention measures.
Monitor market competitiveness, remuneration benchmarking, and workforce productivity to inform business decisions.
Collaborate with finance and Above Market to manage total people costs, supporting the lowest-cost producer aspiration.
Provide input to REMCO processes and ensure effective oversight of shared service reward administration.
Governance, Compliance, and Data Management
Ensure full compliance with employment legislation, HC SOPs, and governance requirements.
Oversee risk management and mitigation of people-related exposures within the business unit.
Ensure accurate, timely HC reporting and data integrity, feeding into Above Market dashboards and insights.
Lead in-market audits and compliance reviews, closing gaps proactively
Qualifications & Experience
Honours degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or equivalent.
10–15 years of progressive HC/HR experience, with exposure to manufacturing or complex multi-site operations.
Demonstrated success in strategic business partnering, talent leadership, and industrial relations.
Experience in reward and workforce cost management is highly desirable.
Strategic business acumen and ability to operate in a complex, multi-site environment.
Influencing, collaboration, and stakeholder management across diverse teams.
Change leadership and organisational development capability.
Strong analytical skills for workforce planning, cost management, and data-driven decisions.
Resilience and adaptability under pressure.
Closing date : Wednesday, 27 August 2025
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