Group Executive: Human Resources

In brief

**Overview** This is an executive leadership position for a Group Executive: Human Resources at Senwes. The role involves leading the strategic direction and operational management of all human resources functions across the group, focusing on people strategy, talent management, governance, and fostering corporate culture within a multi-business environment. **What you will do** * Development and implementation of the group-wide people strategy. * People planning, talent management and workforce sustainability. * HR Budgeting and financial management. * People-related corporate governance and compliance. * Oversee the development, review and approval of all people-related communication to ensure consistent, effective and aligned messaging across the Group. * Drive competitive remuneration, benefits and reward programmes aligned to business objectives. * Provide effective leadership to the Human Resources function. * Stakeholder relationship management and corporate culture. * HR service delivery and operational excellence. * Employment equity and transformation. * HR policy development and legal governance. * Remuneration Committee REMCO governance and advisory. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualifications and experience:** * Relevant Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or equivalent qualification. * Postgraduate qualification in related field will be advantageous. * Minimum 10 years' experience as an HR Generalist. * Candidates with management and executive leadership experience will receive preference. * Experience in remuneration, organisational development, talent management and strategic workforce planning. * Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and corporate governance requirements. * Experience operating within a complex, multi-business environment will be advantageous. * **Skills:** * Strategic Human Resources leadership. * Business acumen and commercial awareness. * High-level stakeholder engagement skills. * Organisational development and change management. * Remuneration and reward strategy. * Employee relations and labour law. * Employment Equity and transformation. * Corporate governance and risk management. * Leadership and people management. * Financial planning and budget management. * Communication, influencing and negotiation skills. * Analytical and data-driven decision making. * Culture, employee engagement and employer branding. **Who should apply** Candidates who possess a relevant degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or an equivalent qualification, with a postgraduate qualification being advantageous. Applicants should have a minimum of 10 years' experience as an HR Generalist, with preference given to those with management and executive leadership experience. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and corporate governance, along with experience in remuneration, organisational development, talent management, and strategic workforce planning. Experience in a complex, multi-business environment is also advantageous. **Deadline** 21 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/group-executive-human-resources-senwes Source: myjobmag

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