Head of People & Culture - Enabling Functions

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Head of People & Culture (Enabling Functions) to join the Head Office team. The purpose of the role is to lead the design, integration, and execution of People & Culture priorities across Dis-Chems Enabling Functions, including Finance, Marketing, IT, P&C, and other central business support areas. This role provides strategic partnership to the C-suite, executives, and functional leaders to ensure the alignment of people strategies with enterprise goals, operational performance, and culture evolution. It is a key driver in embedding leadership excellence, talent readiness, and organisational agility that underpins the broader business strategy.

Minimum Requirements
Essential:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources or Industrial/Organisational Psychology
• Minimum 8+ years in Human Resources, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership or HRBP role supporting corporate or enabling functions
• Demonstrated experience partnering with C-suite and senior executives within complex, multi-functional organisations
• Proven track record in workforce planning, organisational design, talent management, and leadership development
• Deep understanding of South African labour law, governance, and transformation frameworks (BCEA, LRA, POPIA, EE, BBBEE, SD)
• Exposure to technology, finance, or corporate environments advantageous

Key Responsibilities...

1. P&C Service Delivery & Functional Partnering:

• Lead and manage the delivery of People & Culture solutions across Head Office and Enabling Services, ensuring business alignment, operational consistency, and people impact.
• Partner closely with Executives and Functional Heads to translate business strategy into actionable people plans that enhance performance, accountability, and engagement.
• Drive a seamless employee experience through effective people operations, governance, and service excellence across all enabling functions.

2. Strategic Workforce Planning & Talent Enablement:

• Design and maintain a comprehensive workforce plan that anticipates skills, structure, and succession needs across Enabling Services.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Leadership Development teams to secure and grow top talent within functional areas.
• Lead workforce analytics to support data-driven decision-making, forecasting, and organisational design optimisation.

3. Employee Relations, Governance & Compliance:

• Ensure consistent application of people policies, processes, and labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, POPIA) across all enabling functions.
• Promote a culture of accountability, fairness, and mutual respect through proactive employee relations and leadership coaching.
• Partner with the ER team to mitigate potential risk exposures and promote a stable, high-trust working environment across Head Office teams.

4. Performance Management & Capability Building:

• Embed a performance-driven culture across Head Office, enabling leaders to drive executional excellence and measurable results.
• Strengthen leadership capability to manage performance, align goals, and develop their teams effectively.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development to build bespoke leadership and specialist development programs for high-impact roles.

5. Learning, Growth & Leadership Development:

• Partner with Learning & Development to identify and close critical capability gaps across enabling functions.
• Champion professional development initiatives for all enabling teams and professionals..

6. Culture, Engagement & Transformation:

• Champion the delivery of Dis-Chems cultural blueprint, promoting shared values, inclusion, and leadership accountability.
• Lead culture, engagement, and transformation initiatives that strengthen belonging, equity, and

7. Strategic Partnership & Business Enablement:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Exco team, providing strategic counsel on people strategy, organisational effectiveness, and workforce trends.
• Influence strategic decision-making through robust people analytics, insights, and business intelligence.
• Collaborate with Finance and other enabling teams to align headcount, productivity, and organisational structure with financial performance goals.

8. P&C Operational Excellence:

• Ensure the efficient execution of all P&C administration, payroll, and benefits processes for Head Office employees.
• Champion HRIS and people data integrity, ensuring accessibility, accuracy, and compliance.
• Ensure consistent employee lifecycle management, from onboarding to exit. aligned to Dis-Chems standards of excellence.

9. People Leadership:

• Establish a high-performing, collaborative, and accountable culture within the P&C retail team that reflects the organisations values and drives business impact.
• Provide clear leadership and direction to the P&C team in delivering people priorities that enable retail operations and business performance.

Competencies...
Essential:

• Strategic Acumen
• Execution Orientation
• Operational Excellence
• Analytical Insight
• Cultural Stewardship
• Strategic Influence
• P&C Technical Mastery
• Resilience & Agility
• People Leadership

Special Conditions of Employment...

• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Drivers license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and Benefits...

• Marketed related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chems approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chems Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.