126 Hr Leadership jobs in South Africa

Job category: Human Resources and Recruitment

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

WHY JOIN THE JSE? The JSE recognises that its success and strength depend on the quality of its employees. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and high standards of performance. Our employee wellness programme is designed to encourage work-life balance for employees. We naturally seek to empower staff and encourage diversity and opportunities for all.

To design, develop and deliver Talent Management, Performance Management, L&D & DEIB inclusive of Employment Equity architecture and best practice solutions which will enable delivery of JSE objectives in driving the HR strategy within the JSE.

Results Delivery

• Contribute to the overall HR business Strategy to ensure delivery of focus areas for the year
• Deliver on the Annual Talent Management Strategy to ensure success of JSE objectives.
• Manage the allocated budget for Talent, L and D and JEF Bursaries of about R28m (combined) within agreed parameters by tracking monthly.
• Plan and implement resources in a cost-effective manner while still meeting timelines and standards.
• Support and act as advisor to HR, employees and line management on all people development solutions to enable business performance.
• Design, conceptualise methodology, establish talent practices and provide guidance that enables identification, development and retention of required talent to enhance the JSE's competitiveness

• Build and maintain internal and external client relationships to meet business needs
• Engage with stakeholders continually to ensure needs to meet and satisfaction achieved
• Build professional networks to ensure best practice people solutions
• Build strategic JSE, industry and/or global networks of thought leaders and relationships utilising social media and attending conferences and training interventions

• Develop and position L and D strategies to deliver on Transformation and JSE objectives
• Manage own and team delivery against annual delivery plan and set timelines, identify obstacles to delivery and take appropriate action where required.
• Ensure sustainability from a skills perspective by aligning relevant interventions to prevalent development gaps.
• Ensure management of the end to end training process to meet strategic objectives, stakeholder requirements and mitigate risks
• Source and select external vendors to deliver on identified people development solutions
• Define vendor Service Level Agreement and expectations and ensure compliance in line with our expectations
• Ensure training analysis and feedback is obtained and scrutinised to ensure training objectives have been met and vendor quality is managed.
• Analyse L and D information to provide trends and information to HR team for use in their business areas
• Review and authorise all training and sponsored education requests and bursaries to ensure relevance including alignment to L and D strategy and within budget.
• Ensure correct recording and allocation of all expenses as per budget.
• Compile and submit legislative report within set timelines such as Workplace Skills Plan Annual Training Report, FASSET grants, etc. to meet legislative requirements and obtain any due skills development refunds.
• Manage BBBEE Skills Development Mandates for maximising scorecard
• Manage JSE Empowerment Fund (JEF) Bursaries trust mandate updates and budgeting process
• Manage and execute bursar selection and funding process in line with trust mandates
• Provide input and support to Talent and HR team across the Integrated Talent Framework to deliver on initiatives and projects in support of the HR strategy
• Build visibility and credibility of People Development and Career Management functions within JSE through communication, sharing, engaging and delivering
• Assist line management and HRBPs with career management and leadership development
• Market the coaching and mentoring offering to HRBPs and Line management
• Propose and drive Leadership development interventions to enable talent development and mobility at the relevant roles
• Provide development consulting to determine leadership needs and monitor delivery
• Direct and support talent /people days through proper talent, succession and retention as preparation for Board Discussions
• Ensure implementation for a ready now bench-strength through targeted and accelerated leadership development.
• Promoting the levels of insightful career conversations, coaching and mentoring opportunities within divisions
• Design and develop frameworks, methodologies, standards and policies for Career management
• Design, develop and implement career maps across the JSE utilising the Job Family Frameworks and stakeholder engagement
• Design and implement career management policy, practices and documents and communicate, educate on and monitor resulting processes and cycles
• Design and develop frameworks, methodologies, standards and policies for Performance Management
  Implement and manage Performance Management policy - Contracting, 360 Feedback process, Mid-year and Final Year reviews
• Manage the Employment Equity and DEIB Function for the organisation.
• Design and Develop DEIB Strategies as well as execute an implementation plan.
• Ensure compliance with the Employment Equity Act of 1998, that is aligned to the JSE Transformation Plan as well as develop new EE Plan in line with National Transformation policies and mandates
• Ensure EE committee in place and quarterly consultative meetings are held and compile annual EE Reports and timeous submission in line with the EE Act.

• Improve personal capability and professional growth relating to field of expertise, in line with JSE objectives by discussing development needs and proposed solutions with management
• Keep abreast of changes in legislation or standards by conducting research and utilising networks
• Upskill team and other professionals by sharing knowledge and research results
• Epitomise living the JSE values, displaying professional conduct and adherence to required technical standards
• Ensure all team members understood and supported JSE vision and divisional strategy
• Take accountability for making others successful by removing obstacles to team performance and success
• Participate in recruitment processes to ensure selection contributing to success of team
• Ensure on boarding process is followed for all new hires and transfers to embed the JSE values and cultures
• Ensure self and team members has required skill and professional/ technical expertise by assessing gaps and development areas and creating development plans
• Ensure each team member has a job profile that profiles team member with a view of full performance in the job
• Create performance agreement for each team member with measurable goals and objectives so that they understand how their performance will be viewed, recognised and rewarded
• Conduct performance review sessions with team members to review performance and progress against targets and agree on appropriate action required to meet targets or standards
• Engaged with team in such a way that the feel motivated to achieve better performance feel respects and diversity valued
• Provide direction into research and benchmarking exercises in order to deliver best practice human capital development solutions
• Analyse, develop and implement improvement and innovative ideas and value adding solutions contributing to divisional and JSE results
• B Com Degree in HR/ Business Management or related qualification
• Honours Degree in HR/Business Management or related qualification
• Registration with SABPP and/or IPM would be advantageous
• 8 - 10 years of experience as a Head of Talent / HR / Learning and Development/ Employment Equity/Performance Management with proven exposure and experience at a senior level

• Human Resources: HR policies, systems (HRIS), job evaluation, remuneration, and performance management
• Business Communication: Client service, communication strategies, business writing and terminology
• Technical Proficiency: MS Office & standard software applications
• Analytics & Research: Salary benchmarking and research methodology
• Administration & Planning: Office procedures, resource/capacity planning, change management

What’s in it for you:

The lifeblood of the JSE is our PEOPLE who are at the heart of all that we do. In the spirit of one heartbeat, one and an incredible employee experience. Our commitment to professional growth, coupled with a culture of collaboration and respect, empowers our team to achieve excellence. We live by our core values:Connecting for Co-Creation , where teamwork and shared ideas drive success;Growing Together , ensuring that as our company evolves, so do our people; andServant Leadership ,growing people to reach their full potential.

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and professional development, including:

• Hybrid ways of work for flexibility and balance
• Market-related total cost to company remuneration package
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal and professional support
• Health and Wellness Initiatives , including wellbeing leave and a wellbeing allowance
• Gender Neutral Parental Leave policy
• Free onsite gym , and an onsite coffee & salad bar
• Opportunities for participation in Leadership, Professional membership & conference/seminar attendance and Development Programs

Join us at JSE, where your career aspirations can become a reality, and together, we can shape the future of our industry.

Overview

We are seeking a knowledgeable SAP Talent Management Consultant with experience in SAP ECC6 to support the design and optimization of talent-related processes. This role focuses on implementing and maintaining talent management solutions, including career development, succession planning, and competency frameworks, to meet business and HR objectives.

• Collaborate with HR teams to understand talent management requirements and implement solutions within SAP ECC6.
• Configure and maintain SAP Talent Management functionality, such as succession planning, career development, and competency management.
• Provide functional support and troubleshoot system issues related to talent processes.
• Ensure seamless integration of talent management with other HR modules, such as Organizational Management (OM) and Personnel Administration (PA).
• Deliver training sessions and documentation for end users and HR stakeholders.
• Support system upgrades or enhancements while maintaining data integrity

• Hands-on experience with SAP ECC6 Talent Management components.
• Understanding of HR processes, including career planning, succession planning, and development frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering business value.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with HR and IT teams.
• Min 3-5 years experience

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.

Our client is a leading global player in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, renowned for its commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainable growth. With a significant international presence, they are dedicated to fostering a dynamic and engaging work environment where talent is nurtured, developed, and empowered to drive business success. They pride themselves on a culture that values integrity, teamwork, and a forward-thinking approach to talent management.

Are you a visionary leader passionate about shaping the future of talent within a thriving global organization? This is a unique opportunity to spearhead strategic talent management initiatives for a prominent FMCG leader. You will be instrumental in cultivating a high-performance culture, driving employee development, and ensuring the organization has the leadership pipeline to meet its ambitious goals. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact by designing and implementing innovative programs that attract, develop, and retain top talent across the group. You will partner closely with senior leadership, acting as a key strategic advisor to the commercial business segment, and play a pivotal role in special projects that shape the future of human capital.

• Strategic Talent Management: Develop and execute a comprehensive group-wide talent management strategy aligned with business objectives, focusing on talent acquisition, development, engagement, and retention.
• Leadership Development: Design and implement robust leadership development programs to cultivate a strong pipeline of future leaders across all levels of the organization.
• Learning & Development: Oversee the creation and delivery of impactful learning and development initiatives, including training programs, career pathing, and e-learning platforms, to foster continuous skill enhancement and career growth.
• Succession Planning: Establish and manage a proactive succession planning framework to identify and prepare high-potential employees for critical roles, ensuring business continuity and leadership readiness.
• Employee Engagement & Retention: Drive initiatives focused on enhancing employee engagement and implementing effective retention strategies to cultivate a positive and productive work environment.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Champion the development and implementation of global DEI programs and frameworks, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
• Skills Development: Oversee adherence to relevant skills development legislation and drive global skills development programs to support workforce growth and business objectives.
• Recognition Programs: Develop and manage formal recognition programs to acknowledge and reward employee contributions and achievements.
• Strategic Business Partnership: Act as a strategic business partner to the commercial segment, providing expert advice and support on all talent-related matters.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, influencing and driving the adoption of talent management strategies.

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Capital, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive corporate experience in Human Capital or related functions, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity, preferably within talent management.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful talent management strategies in a large, multinational organization.
• Expertise in building a culture that attracts and retains engaged, high-performing talent.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and manage diverse stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams effectively.
• Experience with workforce analytics and forecasting talent needs.
• Familiarity with key labor legislation (e.g., Skills Development Act, Employment Equity Act).

Nice-to-Haves:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• CIPA or SHRM certified Professional (SHRM-CP).
• Experience within a regulated industry.
• Experience with global DEI and skills development programs.

The Talent Management Business Partner will proactively partner the business leaders of the operating companies within Ogilvy South Africa to enable the business objectives through effective and high engagement human capital strategies. This includes the optimisation, creation and deployment of Ogilvy people and culture policies, guidelines and frameworks within the following areas: Recruitment and Selection, Employee Relations (IR), Performance Management, Change management, Mentorship and Coaching, Organisational Design, Wellness and Culture.

These are enabled through meaningful partnerships with business leaders and relevant specialist functions within the Ogilvy South Africa Group. The Talent Management Business Partner forms a key role within the People team of Ogilvy South Africa and reports into the Chief People Officer: Ogilvy South Africa.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

As Talent Management Business Partner your mandate will be to:

• Serve as a strategic business partner to senior leadership focused on a broad-based and transformational talent agenda designed to find, grow and keep the very best innovative talent in the business.

• Work with the leadership team to understand current and future talent needs whilst partnering with the talent acquisition team to ensure we have the competitive intelligence internally or externally to meet the changing needs of the business.

• Lead recruitment efforts and where necessary partner the talent acquisition team to ensure that we are attracting and recruiting diverse top talent using robust and fit for purpose interview and selection processes and develop our managers on how to assess the talent we will need to grow our business.

• Support the ongoing development and deployment of Ogilvys compelling Employee Value Proposition which will reflect the business culture and ensure we are positioned competitively in the recruiting space, and where necessary build relevant additions to the proposition for your Operating Companies.

• Ensure ongoing diagnosis and assessment of the culture and staff wellness within the businesses you oversee. Leverage culture surveys and exit interview insights to develop and execute appropriate interventions to optimise staff engagement and wellness .

• Contribute to all efforts to ensure our total rewards are attractive and competitive and facilitate increase and other remuneration activities within your business.

• Facilitate a high-quality onboarding experience for all new starters and effective probation management of all new staff.

• Facilitate the career management processes within your business units to ensure staff are supported to exceed expectations.

• Provide counsel on various employee relations issues and organizational development initiatives .

• Support leaders in the management of poor performance through sound labour practises

• Work in partnership with the executive team to develop and execute retention strategies that are relevant to the business challenges (including flexible working, secondments, rotations, etc).

• Evolve and facilitate an effective performance culture , ensuring a culture of honest, open and regular feedback at all levels, with goals and development needs identified.

• Facilitate talent audits/reviews and relevant succession plans . Facilitate effective decision-making to enable the growth of key and high potential talent.

• Facilitate the management of change within your businesses to meet the businesss growth ambitions.

• Partner with the Head of Learning & Development to ensure the execution of best-in-class development and training initiatives in alignment with the commercial requirements (leadership, technical, managerial and behaviour).

Professional, technical skills and previous experience requirements.

• National Diploma in Human Resources and / or an equivalent NQF level 5 or higher qualification.
• A post graduate degree would be advantageous.
• Marketing industry experience is advantageous.
• 7+ years as a Talent Management Generalist or Talent Management Business Partnering experience.
• Working knowledge of South African Labour Relations Acts (LRA, BCoE, EE, BBBEE) and solid experience in dealing with Employee Relations matters.
• Strong commercial and business understanding is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to navigate complex matrix organizations and effectively manage relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience working with HR systems and technology, coupled with a passion for innovative and forward-thinking people solutions.
• Successful track record of implementing talent strategies and initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Employs a consultative approach to business partnering, providing valuable insights and solutions.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Builds strong relationships at all levels.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong client/customer service focus. Willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, and demonstrate flexibility.
• Whilst this is a strategic, partnering role, Ogilvy expects everyone to pitch in, roll their sleeves up and be part of the team. It will be hands on at times and humility and low ego would be incredibly useful.

As the Head of Talent Management, you will play a critical role in developing and executing talent management/HR strategies that enable the organisation to attract, retain and develop top talent. You will lead HR professionals and implementation of talent management programs that align with business objectives, foster employee development, and support the organisation's culture and values. You will also work closely with senior leadership to assess and address talent gaps, develop succession plans, and provide ongoing support for career development and growth.

• Lead HR professionals and implementation of talent management programs that align with business objectives, foster employee development, and support the organisation's culture and values.
• Work closely with senior leadership to assess and address talent gaps, develop succession plans, and provide ongoing support for career development and growth.

• Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Human Resources

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:

1. Functional Strategy Formation – Provide thought leadership to develop world class talent, leadership, learning and culture enabling the business needs and broader People Strategy.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Talent Development – Provide current thought leadership on creative new talent management practices and technology and develop a talent development plan.
10. Policy Development & Implementation – Develop a comprehensive policy framework for a significant area of the business, and oversee its implementation.
11. 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.
12. Budgeting – Take overall responsibility for setting and approving budgets that achieve organizational strategy.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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:

1. 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.
2. Business Insight – Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
3. Strategic Mindset – Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.
4. Plans and Aligns – Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
5. Balances Stakeholders – Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders.
6. Collaborates – Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
7. Drives Vision and Purpose – Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
8. Ensures Accountability – Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
9. Instills Trust – Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
10. Manages Ambiguity – Operates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
11. Develops Talent – Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
12. Action Oriented – Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
13. Builds Effective Teams – Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
14. Directs Work – Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
15. Being Resilient – Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
16. Resourcefulness – Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.

Skills:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Policy Development and Implementation – Uses expertise to act as organizational authority on developing and implementing policies.
12. Presentation skills – Uses expertise to act as the organizational authority on communicating with other people by speaking in a clear, concise and compelling manner.
13. 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.
14. Review and Reporting – Uses expertise to acts as the organizational authority on reviewing and creating relevant, lucid and effective reports.

Education:

1. MA (Industrial Psychologist) or Bachelor’s degree in a related field;
2. Post graduate degree in organizational psychology, organization behavior, or organization development (Essential)

Experience:

1. 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.
2. Minimum 6 years’ experience in a function management capacity partnering with senior and C suite business leaders and leading specialists teams.

Overview

Job title: Performance and Talent Management Specialist - Department of Human Resources

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline: September 15, 2025

• Lead the design, development, and execution of the institution’s talent management strategy
• Implement the institution’s talent management framework, monitor and report institutional talent management activities
• Create tools and resources to support individual talent development planning and career progression
• Develop and execute a framework for workforce planning, modelling, and forecasting
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive talent retention framework and strategy, aligned with the University’s recruitment and selection strategy
• Evaluate and provide input to the institutional remuneration strategies to improve retention probabilities
• Identify and monitor potential retention risks, and conduct ongoing market trend analysis related to talent retention, including reward and remuneration trends, in partnership with the Remuneration & Benefits division
• Establish and oversee a succession management framework, ensuring regular monitoring and reporting on succession readiness across the institution
• Lead the implementation of the University’s integrated performance and talent management strategy
• Provide guidance and support for the consistent and effective rollout of the performance management system
• Drive the alignment, development, and continuous improvement of individual and team performance in support of the University’s long-term goals
• Contribute to the cultivation of a high-performance organisational culture through effective talent management and retention initiatives
• Provide strategic reports to Executive Management on matters related to performance and talent management
• Conduct institutional audits on performance and talent management and reporting to management structures

• Honour's degree in Human Resource Management or a related field
• A minimum of five years' experience in Human Resources, including at least three years in a specialist role focused on Performance Management
• Proven experience in the development and implementation of Performance and Talent Management policies and strategies

• Master's degree in Human Resource Management or related field
• Professional registration with SABPP or IPM
• Knowledge and experience of the higher education environment
• Knowledge and experience of working with PeopleSoft
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