Human Resources Director - South Africa

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Human Resources Director - South Africa

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to lead the Human Resources function in South Africa - based in Centurion.

The role will be responsible for ensuring that the organization has the people, leadership capabilities, organizational structure and employee relations framework required to support sustainable business performance.

This position requires a strong understanding of local labor laws and regulations, strong leadership skills, strategic thinking and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders in a matrix/international environment.

Reports to HR Vice President with a dotted line to Industrial Director

Management of 4 HR managers (Payroll, Generalists).

Critical Success Factors

Success in the role will be measured by the ability to:

• Demonstrate HR strategic capabilities (helicopter view), combined with a hands-on, pragmatic approach to addressing operational needs and delivering tangible business outcomes
• Establish a sustainable and professional relationship with Trade unions and other employee representatives
• Strengthen management capability in employee relations and people leadership
• Maintain strong compliance and HR governance
• Ability to work in a matrix environment, navigating in an international working environment 

The role requires someone who can operate effectively between different stakeholders, create constructive dialogue, and challenge where necessary.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating in a highly operational, unionized and transformation-oriented environment, while maintaining a long-term focus on organizational capability, employee engagement and sustainable business performance.

The company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods.

Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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