Human Resources Executive

Recruiter:

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment / HC Recruit

Job Ref:

DBN000332/LB

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Location:

Prospecton, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
DBN000332 – Human Resources Executive – Exco | Durban Prospecton

Position Purpose
The HR Executive aligns human capital strategy with corporate goals as a core member of the Executive Committee.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Management or related field.
Postgraduate qualification (Honours or Master's) advantageous.
Registration with SABPP highly advantageous.
10–15 years' progressive HR experience.
Minimum 5 years in an executive or senior HR leadership role.
Experience leading HR within a national wholesale, retail, distribution or FMCG business.

POSITION INFO:
Technical Competencies & Experience: Align HR Strategy: Execute holistic human capital strategies mapped to corporate objectives. Integrate Culture: Institutionalise core corporate values and Brand DNA across all business tiers. Develop Leadership: Champion acceleration initiatives, including the Branch Manager Excellence Programme. Build Succession: Secure a sustainable leadership pipeline to future-proof organisational capability. Optimise Performance: Continuously drive organisational effectiveness, agility, and workflow efficiency. Manage Recruitment: Direct end-to-end talent acquisition strategies across all organizational levels. Lead HR Team: Cultivate a high-performing HR department and optimise its operating model. Oversee Employee Relations: Direct all industrial relations and ensure full legal and equity compliance. Foster Learning: Drive a continuous-learning culture focused on workforce capability enhancement. Audit Workflows: Evaluate branch roles, responsibilities, and administration to boost operational effectiveness. Please note: Should you not hear back from us within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessfu.

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