Group Human Resources Director at Advisory Kulture – Harare

Group Executive - People, Performance & Organisation. This Zimbabwe-based role reports to the Group CEO. Our client seeks a commercially grounded leader to turn strategy into measurable results. The successful candidate will align structure, leadership capability, talent and accountability with Group priorities, building the organisation needed to perform today and expand into new markets.

The mandate includes turning strategy into delivery by translating Group priorities into clear business-unit commitments, workforce plans, scorecards, and disciplined performance reviews. The role also involves improving organisational performance by strengthening structures, role clarity, decision rights, and ways of working, while removing duplication and improving productivity. Furthermore, the director will build for expansion, shaping operating models, mobilising cross-functional teams, and establishing the capabilities and performance disciplines needed to launch and scale in new markets. A key aspect is strengthening leadership and talent by identifying critical roles, building succession and leadership pipelines, and connecting development, deployment, and reward to sustained performance.

- You are Zimbabwean, currently based in the diaspora, with substantial regional or international work experience and willing to relocate to Zimbabwe.
- At least 12 years of relevant experience.
- Minimum of 5 years at head-of-function, director, country/regional management, or comparable senior leadership level, with direct accountability for teams, budgets, and implementation.
- Background in strategy execution, business transformation, operations, organisational effectiveness, or implementation-led consulting.
- Personally led significant new-market entry or business expansion from planning through launch and scale.
- Can demonstrate measurable performance improvements.
- Understand how talent, structure, and leadership affect results.
- Combine commercial judgement with sound people judgement.
- Can influence senior executives.
- Relevant professional or postgraduate qualifications are advantageous.
- 3+ years of work experience with Business Transformation.
- 10+ years of experience in Project Management.