190 Hr Analyst jobs in South Africa

Business Unit: Discovery Bank

Function: Data Analysis

Date: 1 Sept 2025

About Discovery

Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About Discovery Bank

Discovery Bank is a bank like no other – a shared-value bank, designed with our clients in mind. We're all about sharing the value that clients create when they manage their money well, back with them through exceptional interest rates and rewards. Our Vitality Money programme measures how well clients manage their finances, informs them of what it means to be financially healthy, and empowers them with the knowledge to get enhanced rewards for managing their money well. If you're adaptable, a problem-solver, always questioning the way things are done, passionate about doing what is right, and obsessed with providing a quality service experience, we have a job for you where you can be your best in an environment that's safe and nurturing.

Job Purpose

The HR Data Analyst is responsible for providing data-driven insights and analytics to support HR decision-making processes. This role focuses on analysing a range of people-related data including demographics, remuneration and incentives, leave trends, exit and stay interviews etc., to develop comprehensive insights and accurate people reports and dashboards. We are looking for an intelligent, self-driven person who has a passion for problem solving and who delights in using data to provide insights for business improvement.

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to:

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Track and maintain the integrity (completeness and quality) of people related data
• Analyse exit and stay interview data to identify key drivers of employee turnover and retention
• Track leave usage, trends and risks to ensure optimal workforce planning and compliance
• Develop and maintain an Exco "People dashboard" to provide real-time insights using HR metrics
• Identify trends and development needs based on Individual Development Plans
• Ad-hoc reporting based on business requests
• Design standard reports for line managers and HR through Smart People
• Submit regulatory reports e.g. Employment Equity, Annual Training Report and Workplace Skills Plan
• Monitor and report on working model adherence
• Remuneration
• Analyse trends, anomalies and opportunities for improvement
• Provide input to Bank Board and Remco reports
• Complete income differential analysis and recommendations
• Regularly review variable pay (actual vs budget) and provide input on recalibration of targets
• Analyse overtime trends to manage costs and identify root causes
• Complete all regulatory reports

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with business and the HR team to understand their data needs and provide relevant insights
• Collaborate with IT and data management teams to ensure data integrity and accuracy
• Act as liaison with the central People team on data and system issues and enhancements
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management and other stakeholders.

Compliance and Process Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Develop and maintain documentation for data analysis processes and methodologies
• Provide feedback on people processes to ensure the integrity of the data
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and company policies
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in HR analytics

Education, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, finance, statistics, or related analytical field
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Analytics, using Excel, PowerBI and similar tools
• Exposure to remuneration data analytics would be advantageous
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with, analyse and report on data
• Ability to deal with complexity, ambiguity and constant change
• Commitment to excellence and high-quality delivery
• Mature with high EQ and ability to work with confidential information
• Ability to communicate effectively

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

NOTE: All applicants who previously applied for this position do not need to re-apply.

The Position:

As a member of the Client Services & Outreach Branch serving the Regional and Country Offices, you will be coordinating/administering the recruitment of locally recruited staff and supporting the HR Business Partner (HRBP) in delivering high-quality HR services and programs to clients in the Regional Office and in Country Offices. You will report to the HR Business Partner.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for articulates the organization's response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

The HR Analyst, Client Services will be responsible for coordinating/administering the recruitment of staff in the region and for supporting the Regional HR Team in the delivery and flawless execution of HR services and programmes to field-based managers and staff focusing on HR analytics, metrics and HR systems.

You would be responsible for:

A. Coordinating the execution of the full employment lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, career development to exit management processes for all staff in recruited in the region:

• Coordinate the recruitment aspects of the staff planning process: evaluating structure, job design and recruitment projections throughout the region;
• Monitor and update recruitment plans on behalf of the HRBP and the HR Specialist, as required;
• Participate in operating meetings with the clients (region and COs) when possible to gain an understanding of the operating environment and business needs;
• Coordinate/administer all aspects of recruitment delivery, striving to minimize time to fill vacancies and continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes and communications to client managers and candidates;
• Maintain the integrity and objectivity of the HR processes ensuring compliance with UNFPA's HR policies and recruitment objectives;
• Support the Regional HR team with recruitment drives and work closely with the HR Adviser, Talent Acquisition, to support any corporate batch hiring processes;
• Coordinate the work required for the appointment and exit processes;
• Assemble learning materials related to onboarding, including workshops, manuals, employee handbooks, etc.;
• Reporting to the HRBP, act as the focal point for key HR processes in the region;
• Train non-HR staff involved in recruitment in Country Offices, such as HR Focal points and OMs, on relevant policies and recruitment processes and support them with timely advice as needed;
• Assist with contracting of recruitment agencies, as needed, and assume responsibility for overall adherence to both procurement and financial reporting requirements in the team;
• Ensure service levels with external suppliers are tracked for continuous improvement;
• Contribute to the tracking and monitoring of HR metrics to measure the effectiveness of core HR activities.

B. Partnership and coordination:

• Partner with relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance and programme delivery in the areas of duty of care, PSEA, evaluation, audit, investigations, ethics;
• Partner with relevant UNDP-BES or local UNDP office for benefits and entitlements matters;
• In collaboration with DMS, PSD and Corporate HR participate in the definition and implementation of country realignment processes;
• Maintain and coordinate the master schedule of HR events in the regional offices where training/dissemination of corporate initiatives are included, to ensure consistency of coverage of country offices throughout the year;
• Track HR budgets and expenditures, ensuring all is properly charged.

C. Learning Support:

• Perform ongoing learning needs analyses and assessment with staff across all levels in the region to determine learning needs with reference to appropriate competencies.
• Review staff performance evaluations to establish learning needs and to determine local, regional or global training options as appropriate;
• Advise on learning development, design, marketing, implementation and evaluation, including the use of technology.

D. As a member of the Regional HR Team, support the provision of HR client services to the Regional Office and the Country Offices, as needed:

• Assist the HR Business Partner in provision of high-quality HR client services as required;
• Analyze and report on the metrics of regional delivery of HR client services;
• Provide analytical support on workforce trends and any custom HR analytics as required working closely with the Analytics Unit in the HR Directorate;
• In coordination with the relevant HR colleagues, coordinate regular Information sharing and capacity building sessions for HR focal points in the field;
• Act as the focal point for HR systems/ERP related issues.

Perform any other duties as may be required by the HRBP or the Deputy HR Director.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Advanced university degree in human resources, business administration, public administration or related discipline.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Two years of relevant work experience in human resources with focus on recruitment and/or HR client services;
• Knowledge of HR policies and their application in the employment life cycle;
• Ability to understand the HR service needs of the business units;
• Proficiency with recruitment and HR systems/software applications;
• Strong analytical skills and mastery current office software;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment;
• Excellent communication skills, including experience in drafting reports and preparing presentations;
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information;
• Proven ability to work with senior management and to work in project teams;
• Strong collaboration and team skills.

Languages:

Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French and/or Spanish, is desirable

Required Competencies:

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change

Core Competencies:

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
• Communicating for impact

Functional Competencies:

• Demonstrating ability to prioritize/organize large work volumes in the face of conflicting priorities;
• Balancing client needs with organizational values, policies and practices;
• Demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, sound judgement and ability to work effective with client manages and candidates;
• Demonstrating knowledge of sourcing techniques and labor market research.
  Job knowledge/technical expertise

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

Eduvos
is looking to hire the services of an
Independent Contractor, Data Analysis Lecturer
,
at our
Durban
campus on a part-time basis.

Type Of Appointment
Independent Contractor (part-time; flexible workhours agreement)
Purpose

• To lecture Data Analysis-related modules, in the Law faculty on a part-time (contractual) basis.
• To assist in the administration and departmental affairs and activities as required by the academic department.

Eduvos is looking to hire the services of an Independent Contractor, Data Analysis Lecturer, at our Durban campus on a part-time basis.

Type of appointment:

Independent Contractor (part-time; flexible workhours agreement)

Purpose:

• To lecture Data Analysis-related modules, in the Law faculty on a part-time (contractual) basis.
• To assist in the administration and departmental affairs and activities as required by the academic department.

Minimum qualifications required:

• Honours degree in Statistics/ Data Science / Mathematics/ Computer Science/ Information Systems or a relevant qualification (A Masters qualification will be an advantage)

Experience:

• Minimum: 1 - 2 years relevant lecturing experience
• Necessary knowledge of higher education practices and processes
• Relevant research experience

Modules to be lectured:

• Introduction to Data Analysis
• Computer Skills (All Levels)

Responsibilities:

• Lecturing
• General administration
• Setting and marking of assessments
• Preparation of notes and additional study materials
• Quality Assurance
• Management of At-risk students

Competencies

• Initiative and responsibility
• Constructive teamwork, relations and networking
• Influence
• Analysis and judgement
• Innovation and change
• Systematic approach (planning and organising)
• Steadiness (emotional tenacity)
• Communication

Eduvos is looking to hire the services of an Independent Contractor, Data Analytics and Data Analysis Lecturer, at our Vanderbijlpark campus on a part-time basis.

Type of appointment:

Independent Contractor (part-time; flexible workhours agreement)

Purpose:

• To lecture Commerce-related modules, in the faculty on a part-time (contractual) basis.
• To assist in the administration and departmental affairs and activities as required by the academic department.

Minimum qualifications required:

• Honours in ITC
• Certificate in Power BI

Experience:

• Relevant lecturing experience
• Necessary knowledge of higher education practices and processes
• Relevant research experience

Modules to be lectured:

• Data Analytics (Power BI)
• Data Analysis

Responsibilities:

• Lecturing
• General administration
• Setting and marking of assessments
• Preparation of notes and additional study materials
• Quality Assurance
• Management of At-risk students

Competencies

• Initiative and responsibility
• Constructive teamwork, relations and networking
• Influence
• Analysis and judgement
• Innovation and change
• Systematic approach (planning and organising)
• Steadiness (emotional tenacity)
• Communication

Project:
Implementation Study on the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring

Location:
Remote

Duration:
12 months, part-time consultancy basis

Application Deadline:
20 October 2025

Background

An implementation study on the dapivirine vaginal ring (DVR) was conducted in South Africa, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Uganda and Eswatini. The study generated quantitative data on uptake, adherence, and user experiences. We are seeking a qualified Biostatistician to support data analysis for an implementation study on the dapivirine vaginal ring, a long-acting biomedical HIV prevention method. The consultant will analyze quantitative data on uptake, adherence, and user experiences, producing report and publication-ready results to inform regulatory, policy and programmatic decisions.

Scope of Work

· Review study protocol, objectives, and datasets.

· Develop and finalize a statistical analysis plan (SAP).

· Clean and merge datasets

· Conduct appropriate statistical analyses, including descriptive, inferential, and multivariable analyses

· Provide guidance on data quality, management, and handling of missing data.

· Generate report and publication-ready tables, figures, and outputs.

· Contribute to interpretation of findings and drafting of results sections for reports and manuscripts.

· Participate in virtual meetings with the study team as needed.

Deliverables

· Finalize statistical analysis plan.

· Clean and merge datasets

· Write reproducible code (Stata/R/SAS preferred) and conduct appropriate statistical analyses.

· Comprehensive results tables and figures (report and publication ready).

· Analytical report summarizing findings.

· Contributions to reports, manuscripts, policy briefs, and presentations as needed.

Qualifications

· Advanced degree (MSc) in Biostatistics, Statistics, or related quantitative field, PhD preferrable.

· Demonstrated experience in analyzing implementation science or public health studies.

· Proficiency in Stata, R, or SAS.

· Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications or reports.

· Familiarity with HIV prevention research and/or women's health interventions desirable.

· Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Level of Effort & Duration

Estimated 12 days per month (3 days/week) over 12 months (with flexibility based on agreed scope) from 01 November 2025 to 31 October 2026. Remote, with communication primarily via email/virtual meetings.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit:

1. Cover letter outlining relevant experience.

2. CV (max 4 pages).

3. Example(s) of previous analysis outputs (tables/figures/manuscript contributions).

4. Proposed daily or monthly consultancy rate.

Send applications to:

Deadline: 20 October 2025

ROCKBlue is seeking a Human Resources (HR) Assistant to join our dynamic non-profit organization.As HR Assistant you would be assisting the Human Resources Manager in overseeing all aspects of human resources practices and processes. You will have a big part in ensuring ROCKBlue has a happy and productive working environment where all team members communicate openly. Besides the learning experience, you will help us grow our Africa operations, your list of professional contacts, and have fun while doing it This position will look great on your resume and will be the perfect stepping stone to take your career to the next level.

ROCKBlue is a nonprofit that aims to solve the growing gap between reliable water supply and accelerating urban demand by leveraging its large network of highly experienced specialists. We focus on strengthening the ability of water and sanitation utilities to provide these services to the poorest individuals in cities and towns across the developing world. As HR Assistant, you will directly and indirectly assist ROCKBlue in reaching its mission, impacting the lives of millions of people. Within our organization you will learn invaluable communication skills and work with a diverse group of people, situated around the world. The small nature of our organization offers many opportunities for advancement as well as exposure to all business activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the HR Manager
• Maintain ROCKBlue's HR office filing system on Google Drive
• Assist with the recruitment process by advertising open positions, identifying candidates by combing through CVs and scheduling screening interviews
• Working with division directors, assessing human resources needs (i.e. team members) for ROCKBlue and helping with and Assist with the onboarding process to ensure smooth transition of new team members into ROCKBlue
• Complete termination paperwork and exit interview if required
• Ad hoc assistance as needed

Requirements and Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field, and/or experience as an HR Assistant will count in your favor, but is not required
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Weekly activity planning (and desired achievements) as well as progress reporting
• Excellent communications, interpersonal, organization and collaboration skills
• The ability to multitask, manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and learn new systems, processes and skills
• Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to build respectful relationships with colleagues from different cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds
• Software skills with a preference for Google Workspace, and the ability to learn Trello, Slack and Clockify
• A stable Internet connection

Time commitment: 20 Hours per month

Remuneration: This is a VOLUNTEER position

Job Type: Part-time

Application Question(s):

• Please confirm you understand that this is a pro-bono, volunteer role.

Education:

• Bachelors (Preferred)

Experience:

• HR Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote