Head of People & Culture (HR Leadership / Transformation / Culture/ Engagement)– South Africa

Reference Number:  015-0810NM

Job Description:

Our client, a leading player in the mining and resources sector, is seeking an experienced Head of People & Culture to lead and execute the organisation’s human capital, culture, and transformation strategy across multiple operations. This is a senior management position responsible for driving strategic alignment between business priorities, workforce planning, and cultural transformation in a complex, high-performance environment.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing an integrated People & Culture framework, overseeing HR operations, talent management, learning and development, employee relations, and diversity initiatives, while fostering strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the People & Culture strategy aligned with the organisation’s vision, business goals, and transformation agenda.
• Lead a team of HR specialists across Talent Acquisition, L&D, Employee Relations, and HR Operations.
• Drive organisational culture and transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with company values and sustainability commitments.
• Partner with executive management to shape workforce strategies that enhance engagement, retention, and performance.
• Oversee the implementation of HR frameworks and policies to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
• Provide strategic leadership on employee relations, change management, and labour relations in unionised environments.
• Guide succession planning, leadership development, and talent pipeline initiatives.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion programmes, embedding transformation and community objectives.
• Manage external stakeholder relationships, including clients, government bodies, and community partners.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on organisational design, workforce planning, and cultural alignment.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree advantageous).
• Professional HR certification (SABPP / CIPD / SHRM) highly desirable.
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior management or executive role.
• Proven experience managing diverse, multi-functional HR teams.
• Strong ER/IR background and experience in mining, engineering, or heavy industry sectors.
• Demonstrated success in implementing transformation, workforce development, and engagement strategies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive cultural change and organisational effectiveness.

Benefits and Contractual Information:

• Permanent position
• Competitive senior-level package
• Opportunity to influence people strategy and culture within a leading organisation

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to [email protected]

Please visit www.camining.comor www.mining-recruitment-jobs.com for more exciting opportunities.

Nthabeleng Mohlala

Executive Talent Consultant

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful; however, your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

CA Global Headhunters is an international staffing company with a specific focus on recruitment in Africa. Our extensive, diverse candidate network built up over 10 years comprises the most skilled and experienced candidates. We recruit talent of the highest standards across African sectors, including Mining, Oil & Gas, Engineering, Banking, Finance, Legal, Insurance, Commodities, and Agriculture. As African markets continue to grow and develop, so too does our skill and expertise, ensuring that we deliver the best service to both clients and candidates.

Thanks to our access to global networks and resources, we understand our clients’ cultures, operations, business strategies, and industries. We are always on par with the latest technologies and trends which assist us in sourcing the best talent for clients. Whatever stage of the project lifecycle, we can put forward the right candidates with the right skills.