JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you an HR professional who thrives on structure, systems, data, and getting the details right? We are looking for a highly organised and tech-savvy HR Supervisor to lead and manage the day-to-day HR function at country level. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working deeply within HR systems, workforce analytics, compliance, and operational execution - while partnering closely with leadership to support business performance.

What You'll Be Responsible For

HR Operations & Administration

• Manage the full employee lifecycle: hires, transfers, salary changes, terminations and record updates
• Ensure HR processes are efficient, compliant and well-documented
• Support payroll with accurate HR reports and regulatory guidance
• Support workforce planning and cost analysis for hiring decisions

Labour Relations & Compliance

• Manage employee relations processes including investigations, grievances and disciplinary procedures
• Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation including:
  • Basic Conditions of Employment Act
  • Employment Equity
  • Labour Relations Act
  • BBBEE and Skills Development
  • POPIA
• Work within unionised environments and engage with bargaining councils where required

Workforce Analytics & Reporting (Key Focus Area)

• Analyse workforce data and identify trends
• Produce detailed cost-of-employment analysis reports
• Use Excel (advanced), Power BI or similar tools for data visualisation
• Build structured, data-driven HR reporting for leadership

What We're Looking For

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources (essential)
• 10+ years HR generalist experience, with at least 6 years at senior level
• Strong working knowledge of South African labour legislation
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, metals, oil & gas or similar industrial sectors
• Experience in a unionised environment
• Professional, discreet and able to handle confidential information

Systems & Technology (Critical Requirement)

• High proficiency in HRIS systems (SAP, Oracle or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data modelling, analytics, reporting)
• Ability to automate HR processes and improve reporting workflows
• Experience using Power BI, Tableau or similar reporting tools
• Comfortable leveraging AI tools to improve HR efficiency

Why Work for NOV?

At NOV, we are committed to compliance, integrity, and operational excellence - and we're looking for HR professionals who share that mindset.

We are a global leader in engineering and manufacturing solutions for the energy sector, operating in more than 60 countries. When you join NOV, you become part of a business that values technical excellence, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.

Here's what you can expect:

• Global footprint, local impact - Be part of a multinational organisation while contributing meaningfully at country level.
• Stability in a technical environment - Work within a structured, process-driven industrial business.
• Exposure to complex operations - Engage with engineering, offshore, manufacturing, and technical teams.
• Data-driven culture - We value analytics, systems optimisation, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative leadership environment - Partner with experienced managers and operational leaders.

ABOUT US

Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World

Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future.

Global Family

We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation

Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All

This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.