HR Executive Jobs in Johannesburg

AVI Limited is seeking a commercially minded HR Executive to lead the people agenda across Field Marketing, Logistics, Planning and AVI International, based in Johannesburg. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will join the executive team and help shape business strategy and the people decisions that drive operational performance, workforce productivity and service delivery. This is a permanent role with a market-related salary, and applications close on November 22, 2026.

About the company and the work

AVI Limited is home to many of South Africa’s leading and best-loved brands, and it is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Its brands include well-known names such as Five Roses and Freshpak, and they are household names across South Africa. This is a broad leadership role spanning multiple businesses, locations and Southern African markets, and it calls for someone who can influence business strategy while staying closely connected to the operational realities of field marketing, logistics and distribution businesses.

Role details and duties

The HR Executive will be expected to:

• Develop and deliver people strategies that support commercial growth, operational efficiency and business priorities across the portfolio.
• Work closely with the Managing Director, Finance and operational leaders on organisation design, workforce planning, labour costs, productivity and business continuity.
• Lead complex employee relations matters, collective bargaining, wage negotiations and union engagement.
• Strengthen workforce capability, deployment and productivity across field marketing, logistics and planning operations.
• Build succession pipelines, develop leadership capability and strengthen performance management across the businesses.
• Lead the people aspects of business transformation, digital initiatives and operational change.
• Lead the HR function and provide direction across business units, ensuring effective HR delivery and sound people governance.
• Provide strategic HR leadership and guidance to AVI International operations in Botswana, Zambia and Namibia.

Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements, as stated in the original advert:

• A completed tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations or a related field.
• At least 10 years’ relevant HR management experience, including substantial responsibility across multiple locations or business functions.
• Established experience in senior HR leadership or at business-unit HR Executive level, with direct involvement in executive decision-making.
• Relevant experience in field marketing, logistics, distribution or a comparable service-driven environment.
• Strong practical experience in labour and employee relations, including collective bargaining and wage negotiations.
• Proven experience leading HR teams, including delivery through functional reporting relationships.
• Demonstrated results in workforce productivity, organisation design, talent management and succession planning.

The following would be advantageous: experience supporting operations across Southern African countries, particularly Botswana, Zambia and Namibia; a relevant postgraduate qualification; and professional certification in labour relations, negotiation or dispute resolution. Applicants should confirm the full requirement list in the original advert before applying.

Where to find and apply safely

Apply only through the original Careers24 listing, using the Apply button on this page, which links directly to the advert. Never pay anyone to apply for a job, and be cautious of anyone who asks for payment or personal documents before an interview has taken place.

Practical tips

Before you apply, prepare a CV that shows your senior HR leadership track record clearly, with evidence of multi-site or multi-business responsibility, labour relations and wage negotiation experience, and measurable results in workforce productivity, organisation design and succession planning. Highlight any experience in field marketing, logistics or distribution, and any work across Botswana, Zambia or Namibia, as these strengthen your application. Be ready to discuss how you have partnered with executives on business strategy and operational change.

How the process works

Applications are submitted through the Careers24 listing for this vacancy. Shortlisted candidates are normally contacted by the recruiter for the next steps, which may include interviews and verification of qualifications and experience.

Important information

This post is for information only. It is not a job offer, and it does not guarantee employment. All details, including the closing date of November 22, 2026, the market-related salary, the permanent nature of the role and the stated requirements, come from the original advert and should be confirmed there before you apply.

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