Job Description

Closing Date 2026/01/16
Reference Number SAA251230-1
Job Title Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Division Human Capital
Business Unit Human Capital
Job Type Permanent
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Kempton Park
Job Purpose
The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) is responsible for providing HR leadership and strategic consulting to the SAA Group. This position requires strong relationship-building skills and deep expertise in all areas of Human Resources, especially organisational assessment and development. The successful candidate is expected to play a proactive and visible role within the organisation.
This position reports to the CEO.
Principal Accountabilities

• Assist in developing the Group Business Strategy Act as a strategic member of the Exco team to align the development

and implementation of HR programmes and processes to provide organisational synergies, improve communications and enhance overall effectiveness of the organisation through its human capital * Provide consultative advice to management regarding the execution of business strategy and participate in corporate-wide human resources initiatives

• Evaluate company culture through various means such as employee surveys and recommend changes in policies, procedures, and practices as needed to meet corporate strategic plans and goals
• Ensure that employee performance management and total rewards strategies are aligned with corporate goals and objectives
• Benchmark best practices in talent management and organisational effectiveness to develop a clearly defined HR strategy and ensure effective communication regarding the strategy to include, but not limited to, the following: organisational culture, visions and values
• Delegate, coach, develop and manage a diverse and geographically dispersed team
• Work with executive management to establish a sound plan of management succession that corresponds to the strategy and objectives of the organisation
• Ensure human resources compliance with applicable employment laws
• Represent the Company in litigation as an HR expert
• Lead and provide coaching and mentoring to HR staff and ensure that the team is focused on prompt and accurate service to all customers internally and externally
• Oversee and manage executive recruitment activities
• Perform other functions and duties as needed and/or assigned by Group CEO
• Provide the strategic alignment, socialisation and successful embedment of the culture themes into the current initiatives that will drive the culture evolution
• Lead and drive talent management, performance management, training and development

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Human Resources Management (e.g.: B.Com, B.BusSci, BA Human Resources) at NQF level 7
• Relevant postgraduate qualification will be an advantage
• Minimum of 12 - 15 years of Human Resources experience of which 10 years at a Senior Management/Executive level

Knowledge and Skills

• Capability to assess HR implications of business priorities
• Comprehensive understanding of HR principles, techniques and procedures
• Leadership
• Influencing skills
• Communication skills (written and verbal in English)
• Commercial acumen
• Presentation skills
• Negotiation skills

Attributes

• Strategic mindset
• People management
• Collaboration skills
• Service orientated (internal and external)
• Integrity
• Assertive/ decisive
• Ability to navigate large, complex business environment
• Problem solving

Additional Information
SAA is using an online recruitment tool. Applicants are required to complete an individual registration profile capturing essential personal and career selection criteria. Applicants must please note that they only need to complete the online registration once and thereafter they can update their online profiles as and when necessary.
PLEASE NOTE: The onus are on applicants to ensure all mandatory fields are completed. Incomplete online profiles will be disqualified from the application process. Online profiles are used for screening and shortlisting purposes. A CV is only for verification and record keeping purposes. Applicants need to ensure that their online profiles are completed with correct and current information. Incomplete sections can disqualify applicants from the screening and selection process.
This applies to all internal and external applicants.

Skills Required