Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at South African Airways (SAA)

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

Deadline:16th January,2026