Divisional HR Executive

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client is Southern Africas leading integrated tourism group operating businesses which range from travel management companies hotels lodges and restaurants to craft curio and jewellery shops and foreign exchange bureaux. They are driven by a commitment to exceptional quality service and value; its people-centred business philosophy; the development of mutually rewarding partnerships; constant innovation; and world-class technology.

Role Overview

The Divisional HR Executive will lead the human resources function for our client providing strategic and operational leadership to support the divisions business objectives. The incumbent will be responsible for aligning the divisional HR strategy with the overall group HR framework managing a team of HR professionals across various regions and fostering a high-performance culture. This role requires a dynamic and experienced HR leader who can navigate a complex multi-brand environment and effectively balance divisional needs with group-wide initiatives.

Job Type: Full Time/Permanent

Workplace: Onsite

Location: Bryanston Johannesburg

Requirements

Bachelors degree in HR Industrial Psychology Organisational Development or related.
Postgraduate qualification (MBA/MBL) is advantageous.
10 years progressive HR experience; 5 years in HR leadership.
Proven work in a complex multi-brand or multinational environment.
Strong expertise in talent ER OD reward and HR operations.
Experience leading teams across countries.
Strong business acumen and stakeholder influence skills.
Strategic thinker with hands-on delivery capability.
Resilient adaptable and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
High integrity emotional intelligence and strong leadership presence.

Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

Execute the Group HR Strategy across all TDM business units and operational sites
ensuring consistent implementation and seamless alignment with group-wide standards and priorities.
Participate in and co-lead key group HR projects- including HR Systems culture programs governance enhancements and organization wide transformation initiatives- to support the broader Tourvest strategic agenda.
Develop and implement the divisional HR strategy aligned to business priorities.
Provide strategic advisory support to the CEO divisional EXCO and key business leaders
on meeting the divisional commercial agenda people culture and organizational effectiveness.

Leadership & Team Management

Lead and develop a geographically dispersed HR team across TDM brands and regions.
Build a high-performing HR function that delivers consistent high-quality support to business units.

Talent & Workforce Management

Oversee end-to-end talent management (acquisition development succession retention)
Implement robust performance management and leadership development.
Champion diversity transformations and internal mobility programs.

Employee Community & Industrial Relations

Maintain a healthy ER climate and ensure compliance across multiple geographies labour legislations and internal policy frameworks..
Guide leaders on ER matters investigations hearings and community and union
engagements where applicable. Create and maintain a healthy ER/IR climate across multiple geographies.

Organisational Development & Culture

Champion the #OneTourvest culture by driving initiatives that unite employees across all
brands sites and geographies reinforcing shared identity and common purpose.
Strengthen employee engagement and leadership capability
Support organizational structural evolution and optimization projects.