People & Culture Lead (Immediate Start Required)
Location: Foreshore, Cape Town
Availability: Immediate
Employment Type: Contractor

An established and fast-paced organization is looking for a dynamic People & Culture Lead to take full ownership of the HR function. Reporting directly to the COO, this role will partner closely with the executive and leadership teams to implement HR strategies, drive culture, and support workforce growth across a team of over 200 employees.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement people strategies aligned with overall business goals.

Manage the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance, engagement, and exit processes.

Ensure accurate HR data management and reporting via internal systems.

Provide leadership with insights on HR metrics to support decision-making.

Handle all legislative compliance and reporting, including EE, BBBEE, WSP, and ATR submissions.

Foster a positive, engaging culture and lead employee engagement initiatives.

Coach and support line managers on workforce planning, performance, and conflict resolution.

Manage disciplinary processes and represent the company at CCMA where required.

Ideal Candidate:
Holds a degree in HR, Psychology, or Industrial Psychology.

Minimum 5 years in a senior HR leadership role.

Proven ability to manage a full HR function in a large-scale organization (200+ staff).

Deep understanding of South African labor law and HR best practices.

Strong background in employee relations, including CCMA cases.

Proactive, solutions-focused, and confident working with senior stakeholders.