Hr Manager French Speaking

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

Duties

  • Partner with regional leadership to deliver HR strategies aligned with business plans.
  • Manage and implement talent acquisition, onboarding, and workforce planning initiatives.
  • Lead employee development and training strategies to close skills gaps and support career growth.
  • Drive implementation of a performance management system that encourages a culture of high performance.
  • Ensure cohesion in employee relations and maintain compliance with local labour laws across African regions.
  • Conduct organisational assessments to identify HR capability gaps and implement targeted improvements.
  • Establish, review, and ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures aligned with company values.
  • Oversee compensation and benefits strategies that are fair, competitive, and sustainable.
  • Guide and support line managers on HR decisions and serve as a mediator for conflict resolution.
  • Maintain full statutory compliance with HR-related legislation and monitor regulatory changes.
  • Develop a talent pipeline and lead recruitment processes, including role profiling, interviewing, and placement.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to foster employee engagement and cultural alignment.
  • Provide reports and insights on workforce trends, risks, and people metrics.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Proven HR management experience across Western, Central, and Eastern Africa (non-negotiable).
  • Proficiency in English and French (non-negotiable).
  • Experience in building or structuring HR departments and frameworks.
  • Solid understanding of regional labour legislation, compliance, and disciplinary procedures.
  • Previous experience in the implementation of performance management systems.
  • Knowledge of HR technologies, such as Sage People or other HRIS platforms.
Skills
  • Bilingual fluency in English and French.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking capabilities.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to operationalise HR plans.
  • High adaptability and ability to manage competing priorities across dynamic environments.
  • Competence in Microsoft Office and HR software systems.
  • Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1460824
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned