HR Director Recruitment South Africa
PMG recruits HR Directors and Heads of HR across South Africa — senior people leaders for manufacturing, logistics and industrial businesses with large, multi-site and unionised workforces.
PMG Recruitment Services has been placing senior leaders in South Africa since 2008. Executive appointments are run discreetly, often without public advertising, and every candidate is assessed against the leadership and commercial demands of the role — not just their CV.
What This Role Covers
HR Directors are typically responsible for:
- People strategy and organisational design
- Labour relations and union negotiations
- Leadership development and succession
- Reward, performance and culture
- Employment Equity, B-BBEE and skills development
- Advising the CEO and board on people matters
What We Assess
We assess experience leading HR for workforces of a similar size and complexity, labour relations and wage negotiation track record, organisational change and restructuring experience, and the ability to act as a trusted adviser to the executive team.
HR Director Remuneration
Packages depend on workforce size, sector and scope. We provide tailored benchmarks — contact us. For HR Manager roles, see our HR Manager recruitment page.
Part of Our Executive Search Practice
This role is part of PMG’s Executive Search practice, covering CEOs, Managing Directors, COOs, CFOs, directors and senior functional heads across South African industry.
Current Vacancies
Browse our current vacancies for open roles we’re recruiting for right now. If nothing matches today, submit your CV via the Candidate Portal and we’ll be in touch when a suitable role comes up.
How We Work
- We take a detailed, confidential brief on the role, the board or leadership team, and the business context.
- We map the market and approach candidates directly, including those who are not looking.
- We assess leadership track record against your context and present a shortlist with detailed reports.
- We support you through interviews, referencing, offer and a discreet transition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you recruit HR Directors with strong labour relations experience?
Yes. For unionised environments this is one of the first things we assess.
Do you recruit HR Managers too?
Yes. See our HR Manager recruitment page.
Is the search confidential?
Yes, where required.
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