Human Resources Director

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Turner & Townsend Full time
Job Description

This role oversees the Africa regional Human Resources team. As the HR leader for the region, you will develop a strong people strategy that aligns with the regional and global business objectives. Reporting directly to the Regional Managing Director, you will be responsible for managing all members of the Human Resources team in the region.

To excel in this position, the ideal candidate should possess the following skills and background:

  • Pan African HR and employment law expertise, including setting up HR policies across various African locations
  • Proven experience in structuring and enhancing an HR team to create a valuable department that meets organizational needs
  • Capable of driving the HR agenda as Turner & Townsend expands its presence into new countries and territories
  • Focusing on diversity and inclusion initiatives
  • Experience in project managing regional HR projects
  • Successfully implementing global HR programs in Africa
  • Crafting and overseeing regional HR communications
  • Developing strategic talent recognition and development programs for Africa

If you're up for this challenge, feel free to apply for our recruitment team to assess your application.

Qualifications

Demonstrated track record as an HR Director

Additional Information

At Turner & Townsend, our employees embody our Purpose and Values. We offer an excellent work environment where individuals can drive change and contribute to a better world.

We empower our employees to thrive in their professional and personal lives. To facilitate this, we advocate for a healthy, productive, and flexible work culture that values work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and strive to foster an inclusive workplace for all our staff members. We actively welcome applications from all segments of society.

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