Our client, a rapidly expanding organisation within the iGaming and Sports Betting space, is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Head of HR to lead their people strategy and drive organisational performance across the business.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in high-growth, fast-paced environments and understands how to build scalable people frameworks that support ambitious business objectives. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping company culture, enhancing employee engagement, driving talent strategies, and partnering closely with executive leadership to support continued expansion.
This role requires far more than traditional HR management. The business is looking for a strategic operator, culture builder, advisor, and leader capable of navigating the complexity of a highly competitive digital industry.
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Develop and execute the company's overall HR and people strategy in alignment with business objectives
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Act as a strategic partner to executive leadership on organisational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and business transformation initiatives
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Lead the evolution of company culture to support high performance, accountability, innovation, and employee engagement
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Build scalable HR frameworks and operational structures to support ongoing business growth across multiple departments and regions
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Provide strategic guidance on leadership development, talent retention, and employee performance optimisation
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Oversee and optimise recruitment strategies to attract top talent across technical, operational, commercial, product, customer operations, compliance, marketing, and executive functions
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Partner with department heads to identify current and future hiring requirements
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Ensure the business maintains a strong employer brand within the competitive iGaming and Sports Betting market
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Drive workforce planning initiatives aligned to growth forecasts and operational demands
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Improve recruitment processes, onboarding experiences, and retention strategies
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Create and implement initiatives that enhance employee engagement, wellbeing, collaboration, and overall employee satisfaction
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Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture aligned with company values and business objectives
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Develop leadership capability programmes and internal career progression pathways
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Support management teams in building strong, motivated, and productive teams
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Lead internal communication initiatives that strengthen transparency and employee alignment
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Drive performance management frameworks and ensure consistent implementation across the business
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Implement modern performance review structures, KPI frameworks, and development planning processes
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Identify organisational capability gaps and develop training and development initiatives
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Support managers in handling performance-related matters, coaching conversations, and employee development
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Lead organisational change initiatives and support business transformation projects
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Ensure full compliance with South African labour legislation and HR best practices
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Oversee HR policies, procedures, contracts, and governance frameworks
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Manage employee relations matters, disciplinary processes, grievances, and conflict resolution
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Monitor HR risks and ensure compliance across all people-related functions
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Drive HR reporting, analytics, and data-driven decision-making
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Oversee compensation, benefits, and remuneration benchmarking initiatives
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Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team to ensure operational excellence
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Build trusted relationships with senior leadership and department heads
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Act as a key advisor to executives on all people-related matters
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Influence strategic business decisions through strong commercial and operational understanding
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Promote collaboration between departments and support overall business effectiveness
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Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role within iGaming, Sports Betting, Online Gaming, FinTech, Digital Entertainment, or other fast-paced technology-driven industries
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Strong background in organisational development, talent strategy, and high-growth business environments
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Demonstrated experience partnering with executive leadership teams
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Strong understanding of South African labour legislation and HR compliance frameworks
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Experience managing large-scale recruitment and workforce planning initiatives
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Strong commercial acumen with the ability to align HR strategy to business performance
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Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
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Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, evolving, and high-pressure environment
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Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
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Experience within international or multi-jurisdictional businesses would be highly advantageous
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Relevant HR qualification or tertiary education required
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Additional HR certifications would be advantageous
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Opportunity to join a rapidly growing business within a globally expanding industry
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Executive-level exposure and strategic influence across the organisation
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Dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative working environment
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Opportunity to build and shape people strategies that directly impact business growth
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Competitive salary package and long-term career growth potential
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Exposure to international markets and evolving digital business environments
The iGaming and Sports Betting industry rewards businesses that move quickly, innovate constantly, and build exceptional teams. This role is central to ensuring the organisation continues to attract, develop, and retain the talent needed to stay ahead of the market.
If you are an ambitious HR leader ready to make a significant impact within a high-growth environment, this opportunity is built for you.
