Short Term Contract – Chief Human Capital Officer (6 months) – 20 October 2026

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Closing Date	2026/10/26
Reference Number	SAA261020-2
Job Title	Short Term Contract – Chief Human Capital Officer (6 months)
Division	Human Capital
Business Unit	Human Capital
Job Type	Fixed Term Contract
Location – Country	South Africa
Location – Province	Gauteng

Location – Town / City Kempton Park
Job Purpose
The Short Term Contract – Chief Human Capital Officer is responsible for providing Human Capital strategic leadership to the SAA Group. This position requires strong relationship-building skills and deep expertise across all areas of Human Resources, particularly organisational assessment and development. The incumbent is expected to be proactive, visible and plays an influential role within the organisation.

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, Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology or related field at NQF level 7
Relevant postgraduate qualification
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
Human Capital strategy
Talent management
Organisational assessment and development
Performance management
Total rewards
Employee relations and employment law
Workforce planning
Culture and values integration
Change management
Succession planning
HR systems optimisation
Commercial acumen
Presentation, negotiation and communication skills (written and verbal in English)
Leadership
Influencing skills
Commercial acumen
Collaboration skills
Attributes
Strategic mindset
People management
Service orientated (internal and external)
Integrity
Assertive/ decisive
Ability to navigate large, complex business environment
Problem solving
Additional Information
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A 6-MONTH FIXED-TERM CONTRACT POSITION. The incumbent must be available to join SAA at short notice.

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