HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

MAUN, BOTSWANA

START DATE: ASAP

Our client, a leading luxury safari company, is seeking an experienced HR Manager to drive both the strategic and day‑to‑day people agenda across their Botswana operations.

This role is pivotal: you’ll ensure that all people practices are aligned with Botswana labour legislation, global best‑practice HR principles, and the unique realities of operating in remote, high‑performance safari environments. You’ll act as a trusted partner to leadership, providing practical, solutions‑focused support while championing a positive, engaged, and values‑driven culture across camps and support offices.

It’s an opportunity for a dynamic HR professional who thrives in complex, fast‑moving environments and is passionate about developing people, strengthening organisational capability, and enabling exceptional guest experiences through exceptional teams.

REQUIREMENTS:

Essential Experience

Senior-level HR experience (minimum 8–10 years), ideally within: 

• Hospitality, tourism, or remote operations
• Multi-site or decentralised environments

Proven experience managing: 

• Multiple locations/camps
• Large, diverse workforces
• Complex industrial relations matters

Current, in-depth knowledge of Botswana labour legislation and employment practices.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong IR and ER capability (disciplinary processes, hearings, negotiations).
• Excellent people management and leadership development skills.
• Solid HR analytics and data management capability.
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on.
• High emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity.

Personal Attributes

• Credible, grounded, and resilient.
• Comfortable working in remote environments.
• Strong ethical compass and sound judgement.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills.
• Pragmatic problem-solver with a calm approach under pressure.

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