Manager – Human Resources – Sandfire Motheo

October 7, 2026

Job Description

The role is responsible for translating business and Group People strategy into practical people plans for Motheo. The Manager – Human Resources provides strategic and operational HR leadership to the General Manager and leadership team, while ensuring effective delivery of core HR services. It builds leadership capability, enhances employee engagement and culture, and manages people-related risks to support safe, consistent, and predictable performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • People Strategy and Business Partnership
  • Workforce Planning, Organisation Design
  • Recruitment and Selection
  • Reward, Benefits and HR Financial Governance
  • Organisational Development and Performance Engagement
  • Localisation, Mobility and Regulatory Compliance
  • People Data and Analytics

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.
  • 10-15 years’ broad HR experience, including at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership or HR business partnering role.
  • Demonstrated experience in a mining, resources, industrial or similarly complex operational environment is strongly preferred.
  • Proven exposure to employee/industrial relations, workforce planning, reward, talent, organisational development and HR governance.
  • Strong working knowledge of Botswana employment and labour legislation and experience engaging regulators and organised labour.
  • Experience managing an HR team, HR budget and senior stakeholder relationships.
  • Strategic, innovative and commercial thinking with strong operational judgement
  • Influencing and trusted-adviser capability at senior leadership level
  • Courage, impartiality and sound judgement in complex people matters
  • Planning, prioritisation and disciplined execution
  • Leadership, coaching and team development
  • Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
  • Analytical problem solving and evidence-based decision making
  • Collaboration across functions and cultures
  • High integrity, confidentiality and demonstrates taking and giving accountability

How to Apply

Email: [email protected]

Apply online: sandfiremotheo.co.bw

Closing Date: 12 October 2026

REF Code: Ref 338

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