General Manager, HR at DSV – Apply Now!

🌍 About DSV

DSV is one of the world’s leading logistics and transport companies, operating in over 80 countries with more than 75,000 employees. Since its founding in 1976, DSV has grown into the third-largest global supplier of logistics solutions. At DSV, we value continuous improvement, sustainability, and building strong global networks while maintaining a local presence.

This opportunity is based at DSV Healthcare in Sandton and offers an exciting career for a seasoned HR executive ready to lead transformation and strategy across the Human Resources function.

💼 About the Role

As the General Manager: Human Resources, you will be the strategic HR leader overseeing the full HR function at DSV Healthcare. This pivotal role is part of the EXCO team and involves guiding, innovating, and executing a dynamic people strategy aligned with DSV’s global HR objectives.

✅ Key Responsibilities

• Lead the entire HR team and function, from onboarding to exit processes.

• Drive global HR strategy implementation locally.

• Champion Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) and contribute to BBBEE pillars.

• Oversee talent acquisition, succession planning, and talent management.

• Collaborate with department heads to align HR strategies with operational needs.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with labour legislation, employee relations, and collective agreements (NBCCI & NBCRFLI).

• Drive employee engagement through initiatives such as global satisfaction surveys.

• Guide managers on performance, reward, recognition, and change management.

• Implement employee wellness programmes, including EAPs and wellness days.

• Manage HR budgeting and cost optimisation.

🎯 Requirements

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Psychology (essential)

• Experience:

  • Minimum 15 years HR generalist experience

  • At least 5 years at General Manager or Senior Management level

  • Proven track record in managing teams, including HR Managers

  • Experience in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder corporate environment

• Skills:

  • Strong strategic thinking and leadership

  • Labour law, change management, DEIB, and compliance expertise

  • Budgeting, performance management, and transformation planning

  • Talent pipeline development and succession planning

🌟 Why Join DSV?

• Be part of a global logistics powerhouse

• Play a key role in shaping people strategy at an executive level

• Contribute to the growth of a high-performance, people-first culture

• Work in a diverse, inclusive, and innovation-driven environment

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📄 CV Tips for This Role

To boost your chances of success for a senior HR leadership position like this:

• Showcase Leadership Impact: Highlight specific results you’ve achieved in strategic HR projects, DEIB implementation, or organisational change initiatives.

• Quantify Achievements: Use metrics (e.g., reduced turnover by X%, increased engagement by Y%) to prove your effectiveness.

• Demonstrate Executive Collaboration: Mention how you’ve worked with EXCO or senior leadership to align HR strategies with business goals.

• Include Transformation Experience: Highlight any involvement in BBBEE planning, talent development, or restructuring.

• Highlight Industry-Relevant Skills: If you’ve worked in logistics, healthcare, or large-scale operations, make this stand out.

🔗 Company Website: www.dsv.com