Short Term Contract - Chief Human Capital Officer (6 Months) at South African Airways (SAA)

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

Deadline:26th October,2026