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HR Consulting Manager | DigiForte | Johannesburg — Digicall Group

ROLE PURPOSE

As HR Consulting Manager, you will translate business strategy into actionable HR solutions, balancing visionary leadership with hands-on operational excellence. You will manage a high-performing team, partner with clients as a trusted advisor, and drive growth through creative, future-focused HR interventions. This role offers autonomy, strategic influence, and the opportunity to work with a versatile client base, both local and international, under the Digicall Group umbrella. If you’re ready to belong to an “open mindset” work culture that promotes continuous learning and improvement, prioritises service excellence, values individuals, and celebrates the people who light up our world, apply now and show us how you’ll shine!

QUALIFICATION

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4
• Degree in Human Resources or relevant industry/field

Advantageous: Honours/Masters Degree in a relevant field/industry

Experience

• A seasoned HR Professional/Consultant with 8–10 years’ experience in client-facing environments
• A proven leader with 5+ years managing HR professionals
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data-driven decision-making
• A strategic operator who thrives in dynamic, multi-entity environments
• A creative problem-solver who designs tailored, best-practice HR solutions
• A confident communicator who builds trust and drives change

Responsibilities

• Strategy
  • Align departmental structure, processes, and outputs with DigiForte’s business strategy and growth objectives.
  • Build and deepen executive-level relationships with existing and prospective clients, positioning DigiForte as a trusted HR partner.
  • Translate client needs into tailored, forward-thinking HR solutions that drive measurable impact.
  • Monitor market trends and regulatory shifts to ensure consulting offerings remain relevant, compliant, and competitive.
• Governance
  • Abide by company policy, departmental procedures, and ISO Standards.
  • Aligned to Digicall’s core values (Bright, Agile and True).
• Financial Management
  • Manage the annual departmental budget in collaboration with the CEO.
  • Responsible for the cost-effective allocation and use of company resources.
  • Implement, control, and manage departmental resources and procedures within approved budget guidelines.
  • Compile and present budget reports regarding expenditures to keep the CEO appropriately informed of the department’s budget position.
• Operational
  • Business Management: Consider strategic opportunities around HR consultancy and growing the company’s consultancy business and brand.
  • Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of employees providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance.
  • Manage specific HR services and clients directly.
  • Liaise with top management to understand the DigiForte Business strategy and plan and understand the implications for the department.
  • Liaise with the Sales team to drive the closing of new deals.
  • Monitor the Sales Pipeline and proactively manage the growth thereof.
  • Coordinate plans and activities amongst other DigiForte departments.
  • Secure sufficient resources to execute the departmental business plan.
  • Continue monitoring the external business environments for changing needs and forces and develop strategies to address these.
  • Ensure all relevant operations policies are in place and complied with.
  • To constantly work towards the achievement of departmental goals and targets.
  • To establish common standards of practice within the department in line with DigiForte group standards and practices.
  • To ensure the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date information concerning the department.
  • To provide feedback on all financial, contractual, and other general information of the department.
  • To analyse and evaluate, with the department, performance data provided and take appropriate action in response.
  • Prepare reports by compiling summaries of the client status reports as well as client meetings.
• HR Consulting
  • Provide input and guidance to the HR consulting team on the various HR service offerings, ranging from standard strategic HR input, HR Audits, and specialised HR solutions as per the client’s need.
  • Attend first client meetings with the HR consulting team to build rapport.
  • Assist in identifying gaps and risks per client profile.
  • Recommend possible solutions to Senior HR Consultants on how to manage identified risks/gaps per client.
  • Inform clients of any major changes to applicable laws and regulations.
  • Direct the HR Consulting team on required compliance submissions of legislation regulations.
  • Ensure to apply best practice HR policies and procedures, as well as HR principles to ensure favourable solutions for all clients.
  • Monitor all client projects and retainer services.
  • Create a sense of innovation in the consulting team to ensure future-focused and best-practice HR solutions are created to stay abreast in the market.
• People Leadership
  • Responsible for the management of the HR consulting department and team.
  • Oversee the recruitment of resources for the department.
  • Responsible for the development and training of direct reports.
  • Responsible for the talent management and succession planning of direct reports.
  • Initiate disciplinary action for departmental employees that is non-compliant with company objectives/policies and procedures.
  • Ensure sound and productive employee relations, good morale, and productive work culture across departments. Ensure the company is compliant with all relevant statutory requirements.
  • Ensure and enforce the adherence and execution of all company and group key strategic objectives.

  Job Category: HR Consulting Manager | Job Type: Full Time | Job Location: Johannesburg

• Change Management: Lead and facilitate organizational change efforts. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth transitions during restructuring, process improvements, and cultural shifts;
• Leadership Development: Design and deliver leadership programs that empower managers and executives to lead effectively. Foster a growth mindset and promote continuous learning;
• Team Building: Create and facilitate team-building workshops to enhance collaboration, communication, and trust among teams;
• Culture Enhancement: Assess organizational culture, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to create a positive and inclusive work environment;
• Organizational Assessments: Conduct assessments to identify gaps and opportunities. Use data-driven insights to inform OD interventions;
• Strategic Planning: Align OD initiatives with Columbus Stainless’ strategic goals. Develop action plans and measure progress;
• Process Redesign: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve efficiency;
• Facilitate problem solving: Continuous improvement and process design workshops as and when required;
• HR Collaboration: Work closely with HR colleagues to integrate OD practices into talent management, performance reviews, and succession planning.

Degree in Business Psychology / Industrial Psychology or relevant;

A Honours degree will be an advantage;

Certificate: Organizational Development / Change Development / Leadership Development;

7 years' Organizational Development (OD) experience;

1 year HR Generalist experience;

1 year training experience;

Change Leadership: Ability to guide teams through complex transformations;

Data-Driven Approach: Proficient in using data and analytics to inform decision-making;

Facilitation Skills: Skilled in leading problem-solving workshops, focus groups, and training sessions;

Strategic Mindset: Understand the big picture and align OD efforts with business objectives;

Excellent Communication: Clear, concise, and persuasive communication skills;

Adaptability: Thrive in a dynamic environment and embrace ambiguity.

A market-related salary is on offer.

Should you be interested in this role, kindly apply to this Pnet advertisement ASAP. Only South African citizens will be considered for this role.

Overview

Position Title: Manager, Organizational Development and Administrative Support

Location: South Africa or Ghana

Department: Africa

Reports to (supervisor): Senior Director Global Development, Government Relations and Organizational Development

Organization Overview: Founded in 1968, Special Olympics is a global movement to end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities. We foster acceptance of all people through the power of sport and programming in education, health, and leadership. With nearly four million athletes and Unified Sports partners and one million coaches and volunteers in more than 170 countries, Special Olympics delivers more than 30 Olympic-type sports and nearly 50,000 games and competitions every year. Learn more at SpecialOlympics.org.

Position Summary:

The Manager of Organizational Development and Administrative Support at Special Olympics Africa Region is responsible for overseeing regional organizational development functions, including accreditation, grants management, board and national director support, and program development to ensure sustainable and well-governed programs. Additionally, the role provides administrative support to senior leadership, coordinates regional events, manages staff calendars and meeting documentation, and supports planning and language translation efforts. Required qualifications include a degree in organizational development or business administration, experience in multicultural organizations, bilingual proficiency in French and English, excellent communication, analytical and project management skills, and the ability to lead teams creatively and innovatively

The position is central to enhancing regional operations and local program development, ensuring the organization's programs are sustainable, well-governed, and aligned with its mission.

• Managing regional OD functions such as accreditation, compliance, and census activities.
• Overseeing grants management by conducting needs assessments, providing technical support during proposals, tracking implementation, reporting, and managing the regional grants database.
• Supporting local program development through board management, including updating member databases, tracking training needs, monitoring board rotations, and reporting major changes to senior leadership.
• Assisting National Directors/CEOs by maintaining updated lists, tracking training needs, monitoring turnover, and informing senior leadership of any changes.
• Managing and monitoring single-year action plans and progress towards global and regional goals, providing quarterly updates.
• Handling the regional Programs’ snapshots and supporting other OD functions as assigned by senior leadership.

• Providing administrative support primarily to the President and Managing Director (PMD) and other senior leaders as required. Responsibilities encompass:
• Leading logistics for the regional annual leadership conference and other events in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Monitoring updates to the regional staff team calendar.
• Acting as secretary during staff meetings.
• Collaborating with the regional planning officer to track quarterly submissions of annual planning tools and ensure deadlines are met.
• Providing language translation support as needed.

• A degree in organizational development, business administration, or an equivalent field.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience plus Three to Five years of relevant work experience. Experience and/or coursework in the area of organizational development, business administration or an equivalent field is a plus.
• Proven experience working in multicultural, global or regional fast-paced organizations.
• Advanced bilingual proficiency in French and English.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Basic database management and project management skills.
• Proficient analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to self-lead and lead teams.
• Creativity and innovation in problem-solving.

This comprehensive description highlights the pivotal role the Manager of Organizational Development and Administrative Support plays in advancing the mission and operational effectiveness of Special Olympics Africa Region.

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.

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.