South Africa: HR Manager- People & Talent posted by Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd

Please take note that this position is based in Qatar. Visa and Flight tickets will be covered.

The Manager People & Talent is responsible for driving the organizations HR agenda through a dual focus on people & culture and performance & talent development. This role plays a key part in shaping a high-performance, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture across all business units while ensuring HR operations, employee relations, and wellbeing programs are executed to the highest standards.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic and hands-on HR leader who thrives in dynamic, multi-business environments and can balance operational excellence with people-centric leadership.

Key Responsibilities

People, Culture & Engagement

• Lead initiatives that foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture.

• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across the organization.

• Design and implement employee engagement, recognition, and wellbeing programs.

• Act as a key contact for employee relations, providing advice, conflict resolution, and policy guidance.

Performance & Development

• Manage the performance appraisal process, ensuring alignment with business goals.

• Coach managers on feedback, employee growth, and performance management.

• Identify high-potential employees and lead succession planning for key roles.

• Oversee training needs analysis (TNA) and implement targeted learning programs.

Talent Management & Acquisition Support

• Partner with recruitment to align attraction, onboarding, and retention strategies with workforce planning.

• Provide data-driven insights on turnover, engagement, and workforce trends.

• Ensure onboarding processes reinforce company values and performance expectations.

Compensation, Benefits & Wellbeing

• Oversee salary benchmarking, internal equity, and compensation assessments.

• Manage employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives to promote work-life balance.

• Ensure compensation frameworks remain fair, consistent, and market-competitive.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Supervise HR operations including payroll, HRIS, employee records, and reporting.

• Ensure compliance with Qatar Labour Law and internal HR policies.

• Maintain updated HR procedures, handbooks, and documentation in line with legislation.

Organizational Development & Change

• Support business leaders in organizational design, workforce planning, and change management.

• Drive continuous improvement in HR processes, systems, and tools.

• Align people strategies with operational and strategic business goals.

Strategic Initiatives

• Contribute to the design and implementation of group-wide HR frameworks.

• Lead initiatives such as succession planning, future workforce readiness, and leadership competency programs.

• Provide strategic HR insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Strong knowledge of HR operations, performance management, and talent development.

• Proven experience in managing employee relations and fostering a positive culture.

• Strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret and report on HR metrics.

• High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (required).

• Masters degree or professional certification (CIPD, SHRM) preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 810 years of progressive HR experience focusing on performance management, talent development, and engagement.

• Experience working within group or multi-business environments in Qatar or the GCC is preferred.

• Proven record of implementing HR initiatives that enhance culture, retention, and performance.