Chief People Officer Full Time

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief People Officer to lead the Human Resources function at an executive level.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the overall people strategy, aligning HR practices with organisational objectives, and ensuring the effective management of talent, performance, compliance, and organisational development.

 The role forms part of the executive leadership team and plays a critical role in shaping organisational culture, workforce capability, and long-term business sustainability.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic HR leadership as part of the executive committee and contribute to overall business performance
• Develop and implement integrated HR strategies aligned with organisational goals
• Oversee recruitment, retention, succession planning, performance management, and learning and development
• Act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on HR, people, and organisational matters
• Ensure effective HR governance, policy development, and compliance with labour legislation and audit requirements
• Lead HR sub-functions and ensure alignment across all HR disciplines including talent management, employee relations, and HR systems
• Drive organisational effectiveness, workforce planning, and capability development
• Manage HR budgets, cost control, and resource optimisation
• Strengthen stakeholder relationships across executive leadership, employees, and external partners
• Drive employee engagement, culture development, and service excellence across the organisation
• Oversee HR reporting, analytics, and business intelligence to support strategic decision-making

REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business, or equivalent
• MBA (advantageous)
• Minimum 10 years’ HR experience in a complex organisational environment
• 3–5 years’ experience in a senior executive or leadership HR role
• Strong experience in strategic HR management, organisational development, and workforce planning
• Solid understanding of labour legislation, corporate governance, and compliance frameworks
• Strong financial acumen and budget management experience
• Experience in healthcare or large-scale operational environments (advantageous)
• Expertise in HR strategy, talent management, performance management, and employee relations
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills
• Ability to operate at board and EXCO level

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Apply for this role today, contact mischa.bornman@hireresolve.us at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn

our can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: financialcareers@hireresolve.za.com

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you