HR Manager

Evonik

HR Manager managing HR functions and policies in Sub Sahara Africa for Evonik. Focused on workforce planning, talent development, and compliance with local regulations.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeMidrand • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contributes to optimize the HR organization and HR processes & procedure in the SSA Region
Supports in reviewing/updating and implementing Policies and Procedures for the region, in alignment with corporate and Regional guidelines.
Takes the lead on development of local policies and procedures for the Sub Saharan (SSA) entity where required.
Aligns these with local management
Manages and coordinates HR functions and activities in the SSA region in alignment with the regional MDs
Interacts with local MDs and MEA HR to develop local HR strategies that support and complement business strategies
Responsible for workforce planning, staffing, recruiting and onboarding of all staff in Evonik Africa
Implements performance management and talent development.
Responsible for the implementation of any skills development plans for employees.
Supports EMEA HR during job grading and salary band alignment across the SSA.
Providing SSA annual salary and bonus calculation proposals
Responsible for employment contracts, offer letters, job descriptions and local legislations of SSA region.
Co-ordinating and assisting employees on Medical Aid Issues/Co-ordinating Pension Fund issues/ Serve on Pension Fund Committee for SSA
Overarching responsibility of the management of labour/employee/industrial relations within the SSA region, together with local management and any external supporting parties.
Management on any disciplinary topics which might arise within SSA, through to completion.
Fulfilling required HR related administrative elements on HR platforms and tools.

Requirements

What you’ll need

University (First degree), preferred HR or related subject
Minimum 5 years of HR Generalist experience in SSA (Sub Sahara Africa)
Experience in multinational/corporate organization
Knowledge of BBBEE
HR ERP systems knowledge, Workday knowledge is preferred
Proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft office including but not limited to Power point, excel
Flexibility to travel between Durban and Midrand
Fluent in English. Zulu, Afrikaans' or any other local languages are preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

performance-based remuneration
occupational health benefits
hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork

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Hard Skills & Tools

HR Generalist experienceworkforce planningstaffingrecruitingonboardingperformance managementtalent developmentskills developmentemployment contractsjob grading

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcoordinationflexibilityinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationstrategic thinkingnegotiation