72 Hr Best Practices jobs in Johannesburg
Talent Management Consultant
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We are seeking for an experienced the Talent Management Consultant. The candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the organisation’s human capital strategy. The purpose of the role is to design, implement, and continuously enhance integrated talent management frameworks that enable the organisation to attract, develop, engage, retain, and deploy the right people to the right roles at the right time. The role spans across talent acquisition, workforce planning, succession management, learning and development, retention strategies, and advisory services to leaders. The consultant ensures that all talent practices support transformation, diversity and inclusion objectives, and comply with South African labour legislation and skills development frameworks.
What you'll do:
- Workforce Planning: Help managers plan ahead by forecasting staffing needs and building a strong pipeline of skilled people aligned to business goals.
- Smart Talent Sourcing: Use digital tools, social media, and partnerships with universities and colleges to find and attract the right people.
- Fair and Inclusive Hiring: Ensure recruitment is based on skills and potential, while meeting Employment Equity (EE) requirements and promoting diversity.
- Succession Planning: Identify and prepare employees to step into key roles, ensuring smooth transitions and business continuity.
- Career Development Support: Work with staff and managers to create personalised development plans and promote internal growth opportunities.
- Training and Skills Development: Design and deliver training programmes that close skills gaps and meet SETA and WSP/ATR compliance standards.
- Digital Learning Promotion: Encourage the use of online learning platforms and bite-sized courses to make learning accessible and flexible.
- Employee Engagement Retention: Use surveys and feedback to improve employee experience, boost morale, and retain top talent.
- HR Advisory Support : Provide managers with expert advice and insights on talent management, team development, and workforce strategy.
- Labour Law Compliance Best Practice: Ensure HR practices follow South African labour laws (LRA, BCEA, EE Act, Skills Development Act, POPIA) and reflect industry standards.
Your Expertise:
- 4â€6 years†roven experience in Talent Acquisition, Management, Organisational Development, or Learning Development.
- Demonstrated expertise in succession planning, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
- Experience with SETAs, B-BBEE scorecard compliance, and EE reporting.
- Proficiency in HRIS, ATS, and e-learning platforms.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor†degree in human resources, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, or related field (postgraduate advantageous)
Other information applicable to the opportunity:
- Permanent position
- Location: Midrand
Why work for us?
Connected Industrial Eco-systems:
The organisation provides Industrial OT solutions to drive sustainability of our communities. With a community of specialist OT system integrators who span across all industry segments in Sub Saharan Africa and OEM partnerships we are able to Design and Build as well as Optimize Industrial connectivity. Connecting people with trusted information and insights to drive responsible use of the world†resources.
One of the leading Tech companies in the country:
- The organisation fosters an inclusive work culture, we collaborate and solve together.
- Great career development , an opportunity to work on great technology which creates value for our communities.
- Values based organisation , with bold and courageous people centred leadership.
- Opportunity to harness your skills and be innovative.
iOCO is an equal opportunity employer with an obligation to achieve its own unique EE objectives in the context of Employment Equity targets. Therefore, our employment strategy gives primary preference to previously disadvantaged individuals or groups.
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Head: talent management
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Head of Talent Management | Sandton
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Our client is one of South Africa’s leading financial service providers in short-term insurers, a long-term insurer, health insurance as well as an insurance and personal finance comparison platform is now looking for an exceptional individual for the role of Head of Talent Management.
Responsibilities:
- Functional Strategy Formation – Provide thought leadership to develop world class talent, leadership, learning and culture enabling the business needs and broader People Strategy.
- Internal Client Relationship Management – Partner closely with Heads of Talent Acquisition, Diversity & Inclusion and HR Operations to achieve the goals of ensuring the right talent in key roles at the right time and in the right locations.
- Organizational Design – Provide specialist leadership within a multidisciplinary team to evaluate the current state organization, to develop and assess future state organizational design propositions, and to clarify the costs and business benefits of change.
- Organization Structure – Define the macro structure of a strategic function or group of businesses, the responsibilities of the most senior roles, and the principles that guide the detailed design of the organization, to enable the achievement of the organization’s mission and business objectives.
- Transformational Change Management – Lead the creation and delivery of a transformational change program; mobilize senior executive commitment; use structured change management methodologies to build acceptance of change and to embed desired culture and behaviors throughout the organization.
- Information and Business Advice – Lead the Learning, Engagement, Succession and Performance organization to develop and execute talent offerings to build leadership, management, game-making expertise and overall organization capability.
- Compensation and Benefits Program Design – Lead the development and delivery of employee salary structures and benefit programs; identify and respond to the needs of internal stakeholders; ensure compliance with legal requirements; ensure coherence with the broader HR policy framework.
- Learning and Development Program Design – Drive end to end learning frameworks across levels within the organization. Lead the design and development of high-quality L&D programs to support the achievement of high levels of learner engagement and required learning outcomes within agreed resources and timescales.
- Talent Development – Provide current thought leadership on creative new talent management practices and technology and develop a talent development plan.
- Policy Development & Implementation – Develop a comprehensive policy framework for a significant area of the business, and oversee its implementation.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Establish deep, trustful and influential relationships with senior leaders and C-suite leaders to help drive the transformation of the business and the HR function.
- Budgeting – Take overall responsibility for setting and approving budgets that achieve organizational strategy.
- HR Data Analytics and Insights – Leverage people analytics and insights to diagnose organizational opportunities, evaluate program effectiveness, talent and organization capability gaps to design and implement solutions.
- Leadership and Direction – Communicate the talent development and L&D strategy and its relationship to the organization’s mission, vision and values; clarify the actions needed to implement it within the area of responsibility; motivate people to commit to these and to doing extraordinary things to achieve the organization’s business goals.
- Organizational Capability Building – Identify the capabilities needed to meet the current and emerging business needs of a significant function. Evaluate current capabilities, identify gaps, and prioritize development activities. Embed personal development and the fulfillment of personal potential in the culture of the organization. Build capabilities elsewhere in the organization through mentoring and other informal methods.
- Performance Management – Manage and report on business performance; hold direct reports accountable for achievement of business plans, and take corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of business objectives, balancing the need to deliver short term business objectives with the longer term delivery of stakeholder value.
- HR Frameworks and Tools – Lead the development of HR frameworks and tools within an important area of responsibility to meet business needs. Specify the design and manage development and implementation, ensuring compliance with external requirements and integration with the broader People policy framework.
- HR Data Management and Performance Improvement – Specify and lead the implementation of data requirements for the HR function to meet the organisation’s management information needs and to support key processes and procedures, ensuring integration with broader corporate management information systems. Automation of processes to ensure data accuracy, process optimisation to simplify stakeholder experience, leveraging on existing and new technologies or tools. Build and embed a service delivery solutions and excellence model for the organisation to meet business objectives. Consult and educate stakeholders on methods for streamlining and standardising data recording to ensure quality and accuracy of People master data. Define the road map for machine learning implementation, leading the model development life cycle, including data preparation, ingestion and integration, feature engineering, model engineering, and model evaluation.
- Change Management – Play an active role in building a change ready organisation culture. In partnership with People enablement and HRBPs, evaluate and modify processes and practices to align to best practice of a changing workforce.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Manages Complexity – Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Ensures the organization has reliable ways to gather needed information.
- Business Insight – Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
- Strategic Mindset – Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.
- Plans and Aligns – Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Balances Stakeholders – Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders.
- Collaborates – Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Drives Vision and Purpose – Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
- Ensures Accountability – Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
- Instills Trust – Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Manages Ambiguity – Operates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
- Develops Talent – Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
- Action Oriented – Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Builds Effective Teams – Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
- Directs Work – Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
- Being Resilient – Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
- Resourcefulness – Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
Skills:
- Planning and Organizing – Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently while providing guidance and training to others on planning, organizing, prioritizing and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives.
- Action Planning – Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently while providing guidance and training to others on developing appropriate plans or performing necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.
- Data Collection and Analysis – Works independently and provides guidance and training to others on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.
- Organization Design and Development – Applies expertise to act as the organizational authority on making sure the organization develops and maintains the culture, values and design it needs to reach its objectives while managing structural change.
- Policy and procedures – Uses expertise to act as the organizational authority on developing, monitoring, interpreting and understanding policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives.
- Verbal Communication – Acts with expertise as the organization’s authority on using clear and effective verbal communications skills to express ideas, request actions and formulate plans or policies.
- Assessment – Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently while providing guidance and training to others on analyzing data from multiple sources to draw appropriate conclusions and make suitable recommendations.
- Learning and Talent Development – Applies expertise to act as the organizational authority on motivating all employees to learn, grow and develop so that they can obtain the knowledge and experience they need to help the organization reach its goals.
- Managing Change – Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently while providing guidance and training to others on maintaining high performance while applying a change mindset to the planning, execution and monitoring of business activities during times of change.
- Policy and Regulation – Works independently and provides guidance and training to others while interpreting and applying comprehensive knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in area of expertise.
- Policy Development and Implementation – Uses expertise to act as organizational authority on developing and implementing policies.
- Presentation skills – Uses expertise to act as the organizational authority on communicating with other people by speaking in a clear, concise and compelling manner.
- Project Change Management – Uses comprehensive knowledge and/or skills to act independently while providing guidance and training to others on identifying, managing and controlling project-related changes.
- Review and Reporting – Uses expertise to acts as the organizational authority on reviewing and creating relevant, lucid and effective reports.
Education:
- MA (Industrial Psychologist) or Bachelor’s degree in a related field;
- Post graduate degree in organizational psychology, organization behavior, or organization development (Essential)
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years diverse, well-rounded experience across the talent management function spanning leadership effectiveness, people development, performance management, organizational effectiveness, employee experience, learning and development, culture and engagement.
- Minimum 6 years’ experience in a function management capacity partnering with senior and C suite business leaders and leading specialists teams.
Head of talent management | sandton
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Human Resources Administrator
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WHAT IS ON OFFER
Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Administrator to join the team in Johannesburg. This individual will be responsible for the day to day administrative operations of the human resources department, ensuring smooth processes, accurate record-keeping and adherence to company policies and procedures.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
To be successful at Alfred H Knight the incumbent will need to display the following:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Responsibilities
- Organize and maintain employee records
- Prepare employee contract documents
- Update internal databases
- Prepare WSP reports and submissions
- Assist with welcoming new joiners and the onboarding process
- Assist with employee queries about HR-related issues
- Assist the payroll department by providing relevant employee information
- Assist with recruitment administration
- Generate Purchase Orders in respect of Training
- Confirmation of employee employment
- Coordinate engagement initiatives
- Prepare UIF Documents
- Participate in HR projects
- Maintain a good working relationship with other departments, employees and guests
- Sound knowledge of the BCEA, LRA, EEA and SDA
Required Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
- Strong people skills
- Ability to work both as part of a team and contribute individually.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Quality: Right first time approach completes work to a high standard, continually looking for improvements and strong problem-solvers, high level of attention to detail is key within this role.
- Project management: Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time to successfully meet deadlines.
- Managing uncertainties: Handles pressure and ambiguity well, exercises good judgment and handles challenges in a mature manner.
- Team Player / Interpersonal: Builds and maintains positive working relationships with their own team and more widely.
Required Work Experience
- At least 4 Years working experience within Human Resources
Required Qualifications
- Grade 12
- Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management will be an added advantage
Required Languages
- Fluent in English communication
BENEFITS
We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match
Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community in line with our Employment Equity Plan.
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Human Resources Executive
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OverviewHR Officer Systems and Admin at Redpath Mining Africa
Minimum Requirements- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations, or related field
- Relevant postgraduate degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or related field (master’s degree or MBA preferred)
- Minimum of 10 years HR Management experience, with at least 5 years in a Senior HR Leadership role within the mining, industrial, oil and gas or adjacent sector (in an organization of relevant size and complexity)
- In-depth knowledge of South African Labour laws, BCEA, LRA, EE Act, and Mining Charter compliance
- Proven experience in managing HR functions across remote or site-based operations
- In-depth experience in unionised environments and cross-border HR operations
- Demonstrated success in implementing HR systems (e.g., Oracle HCM)
- Solid foundation of integrated people practices
- Sound understanding of psychometric assessments
- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the overall business plan
- Lead talent acquisition, onboarding, and retention initiatives
- Manage employee relations, performance management, and succession planning
- Drive organisational development, training, and leadership programmes
- Collaborate with senior management to shape company culture and workforce planning
- Bring strategic insight, operational excellence, and a passion for people’s development in a challenging and rewarding environment
- Partner with leaders to ensure the people framework (people strategy) is aligned with the business strategy to clearly define critical priorities, goals and objectives translated into specific measurable outcomes
- Compile and manage a budget that will reflect the priorities to achieve the people strategy
- Oversee and coordinate best practice advice during disciplinary investigations, conflict resolution, and termination of employment, where necessary
Human Resources Administrator
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Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Administrator to join the team in Johannesburg. This individual will be responsible for the day to day administrative operations of the human resources department, ensuring smooth processes, accurate record-keeping and a high level of service.
About the CompanyDelivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. Alfred H Knight thrive by continuing to deliver exceptional results.
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#J-18808-LjbffrHuman Resources Specialist
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Role Overview
The HR Supervisor will play a key role in setting up Nabati’s new operations in South Africa. This position requires a hands-on HR professional who can manage the full spectrum of HR tasks, from establishing policies and procedures to handling day-to-day HR operations, recruitment, employee relations, and compliance with local labor laws.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the set-up of Nabati’s South Africa business from an HR perspective.
- Handle the full scope of HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, performance management, training, and employee relations.
- Ensure compliance with South African labor regulations and company policies.
- Act as the main HR contact for employees and management in South Africa.
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures aligned with global HR standards.
- Partner with leadership to build organizational culture and support talent development.
- Manage employee records, contracts, and HR reporting.
- Coordinate with global/regional HR team on group initiatives and reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in HR operations, preferably in FMCG or multinational companies.
- Strong knowledge of South African labor laws and HR best practices.
- Hands-on experience in recruitment, employee relations, and generalist HR tasks.
- Fluent in English and local languages.
- Self-starter with ability to work independently in a start-up/business set-up environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.