Head of Human Resources at Property24

We are looking to hire an experienced HR Leader who will collaborate with the CEO and Leadership team to lead the People & Culture function. The role is Cape Town based with frequent travel required to Johannesburg and reports to the CEO. We view our people agenda as central to our commercial success, and our HR lead is a key contributor to the business success and strategy.
What you need to know about is

• Property24 and AutoTrader are part of OLX Group – an online classifieds operating company. Together, we are building online trading platforms that customers love. OLX Group is a global product and tech company.Our mission is to help people upgrade their lives. We make it super easy for people to buy and sell almost anything, boosting local economies. We are proud to be different, and we work differently too. We combine the spirit and agility of a start-up with the maturity that comes from being part of a 100 year-old company. We bring together teams to collaborate in an inclusive environment where all voices are heard. We are part of Naspers, a global internet group and one of the largest technology investors in the world. Around a fifth of the world’s population improve their daily lives using the products and services of companies that Naspers operates and invests in.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end HR value chain across two companies – Property24 and AutoTrader
• Lead an HR team (HR Business Partner and HR Administrator)
• Elevate our overall HR operations through aligned HR processes and systems/tools
• Introduce and embed talent development capabilities and invest into the growth of our top talent
• Be a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team on people matters
• Manage employee relations matters and represent the company at the CCMA
• Manage the employment equity landscape for the organisation including all submissions and group reporting
• Support global diversity and inclusion initiatives and roll out locally where applicable
• Be a link between group HR functions and the business, enabling the business and HR strategies by cascading group initiatives where relevant.
• Engage, develop & retain our people by:
  • Driving a culture that is performance and values focused, that encourages our people to bring their best every day
  • Ensuring our people managers have the skills to lead, develop and engage our people
  • Providing the right opportunities for growth and development to our people, at the right time

Experience that could contribute to success in this role

• Demonstrable experience in an HR leadership role with demonstrated experience managing the end to end HR value chain
• Must be able to navigate strategically but get involved in the operations, as this role will straddle both.
• Eye for business: understand business strategy and operating plans and have the ability to apply critical thinking and create people solutions that will drive these plans
• Excellent all-round HR knowledge: employee relations, performance management, change management, recruiting, learning & development and reward.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to navigate the breadth of personalities and cultures represented in our teams

Qualifications and Competencies required

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or Psychology
• Innovation and creativity
• Results oriented
• Influencing and negotiating
• Networking and relationship building skills
• Honesty and integrity

What we offer

• Competitive salary and good benefits, great working environment with inspiring and passionate colleagues
• An opportunity to work with the global OLX team
• A positive, get-things-done, diverse and inclusive working environment