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

Reference No. 015-0810NM

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 nmohlala@camining.com

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.