14 Performance Management jobs in South Africa

Job Title

SAP HCM Performance Management Consultant

Department

Human Resources / IT Systems Integration

Location

Pretoria, South Africa

️ Employment Type

6-month extended Contract

Role Overview

As a SAP HCM Performance Management Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in transforming performance and talent processes through SAP HCM. You’ll lead the configuration, deployment, and optimization of SAP Performance Management modules to enhance employee development, align organizational goals, and drive measurable business outcomes.

️ Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to define and align performance management strategies within SAP HCM.
• Configure and customize SAP HCM Performance Management modules to meet organizational needs.
• Lead workshops to gather business requirements and translate them into system functionality.
• Develop system documentation, training materials, and user guides to support successful adoption.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance through testing, validation, and audit support.
• Partner with change management teams to promote user engagement and process sustainability.
• Provide post-implementation support, performance analytics, and continuous improvement recommendations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong functional knowledge of SAP HCM, especially the Performance Management module.
• 5+ years of experience in SAP HCM consulting or HRIS implementation projects.
• Familiarity with the SAP ECC6 environment
• Proven track record in HR process optimization and stakeholder collaboration.
• Analytical mindset and proficiency in building performance metrics and feedback loops.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, including presenting to executive audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Information Systems, or related field. Advanced degrees preferred.

Preferred Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a people-first approach.
• Experience in organizational change management and digital transformation.
• Ability to navigate complex environments with empathy and clarity.
• Certification in SAP HCM is compulsory.

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The DevOps Engineer is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for consulting with internal clients about the software technology environment with medium to high complexity.
This role translates business requirements into technology terms and develops more complex algorithms and programming code for software solutions.
The primary objective of the DevOps Engineer is to design, test, implement and maintain software code that enables computer systems to perform specific tasks and assists with determining how technology can be applied to meet client needs.
**Key responsibilities:**
+ Works closely with Platform Specialists to receive detailed business/user requirement specifications that identify the goals of the program.
+ Assists with the preparation of a technical requirements document, including systems and flowcharts that diagrammatically show how the information will flow through the computer and its peripheral or related equipment.
+ Analyzes business requirements and ensures that the designed solution meets those requirements.
+ Transforms the detailed requirements into a complete, detailed systems design document that focuses on how to deliver the required functionality.
+ Performs proof of concept if required.
+ Compiles detailed technical specifications based on their designs for developers or IT Programmers to implement.
+ Converts a design into a complete information system. This includes acquiring and installing the systems environment, creating and testing databases, preparing test case procedures, preparing test files, coding, compiling, refining programs, and performing test readiness review and procurement activities.
+ Ensures that throughout the development phase, the process is documented including the development procedures for application use and security.
+ Examines any program errors in logic and data and makes the necessary recommendations to correct the program as required and/or escalate the problem accordingly.
+ Works with the required teams to assist with the installation and deployment of the application.
+ Assists with implementation preparation and implementation of the solution into a production environment.
+ Assists with the resolution of any problems identified in the integration and test phases.
+ Supports all the code sets and implementations that have been implemented in production in accordance with defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for the business.
+ Writes and distributes the task descriptions in a production environment to operate and maintain the solution that has been designed and implemented.
+ Assists with post-implementation process reviews.
+ Performs any other related task is required.
**To thrive in this role, you need to have:**
+ Seasoned knowledge on multi-technology application design best practices.
+ Ability to take holistic views of application environments, including hardware platforms, applications, databases, operating systems, and storage.
+ Ability to work with abstract concepts and have sound problem solving and analytical skills.
+ Seasoned technical understanding of development and platform engineering.
+ Excellent client-centricity with the ability to focus on business outcomes.
+ Highly organized with excellent planning skills.
+ Seasoned communication skills to effectively interact with a variety of stakeholders, including the technical teams and clients.
+ Ability to demonstrate impeccable attention to detail and work well within a team environment.
+ Excellent knowledge of project management principles to ensure that projects with clients are executed accordingly.
+ Ability to continuously contribute to the improvement of internal effectiveness by contributing to the improvement of current methodologies, processes, and tools.
+ Advanced knowledge to design, implement, and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate the software build, test, and deployment processes.
+ Seasoned knowledge and experience with deployment and release management across environments.
+ Seasoned knowledge of Automation tooling and source code repositories.
**Academic qualifications and certifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology or related field.
+ Relevant DevOps certification preferred.
+ Relevant Agile related certification preferred.
+ Relevant certification of cloud platforms and services, for example (but not limited to) AWS, Azure, GCP.
+ Relevant certification of scripting and programming languages, for example (but not limited to) Bash, Python, Ruby.
**Required experience:**
+ Seasoned experience deploying software solutions to clients in an outsourced or similar IT environment.
+ Seasoned experience working in a multi-team environment across multiple geographies.
+ Seasoned programming/development experience including Agile processes such as SCRUM, KANBAN.
**Workplace type** **:**
Hybrid Working
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Job title : Assistant Manager : Contract, Risk and Performance Management

Job Location : Free State, Bloemfontein Deadline : August 15, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy and Policy

• Collaborate on and contribute to the design, development and maintenance of a strategic procurement framework including : national guidelines, processes, and standards for strategic procurement, a strategic procurement monitoring and evaluation system

Contract management :

• Responsible for close management of Service Level Agreements and contracts administration
• Ensure the application of vendor performance management principles to manage and control supplier activities
• Maintain SCM compliance register / s
• Responsible for risk management specific to Supply Chain Management
• Monitor and report SCM framework risks on a regular basis
• Establish complaints register, investigate complaints and report to relevant parties
• Establish and evaluate processes followed in various bid committees by proper inspection of bidding documents to comply with bid requirements
• Safeguard SCM information
• Assist with internal and external audit process

Performance Management :

• Gathering of intelligence information on the frequency of supplier usage and value for money assessment
• Manage and review supplier and SCM performance
• Work closely with the systems controller to mitigate the risks in Supply Chain Management
• All assignments as directed from time to time

Ad-Hoc

• Assist in developing, reviewing, implementing and monitoring SCM policies in line with relevant Legislation
• Assist with reports to internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with Human Resources related matters within the Unit

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum of 7 years relevant practical experience in compliance, contract management and auditing background.

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Assistant Director: Monitoring Compliance and Performance Management, Ref No. DOI 158/2024 R1

Join to apply for the Assistant Director: Monitoring Compliance and Performance Management, Ref No. DOI 158/2024 R1 role at Western Cape Government .

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government, is seeking a qualified and competent individual to ensure the effective management of administrative services related to monitoring, compliance, and performance management in supply chain management.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industry

• Government Administration

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Our client is a highly regarded Boutique Asset Management company based in Cape Town – due to a restructuring and reengineering process they now have the requirement for a skilled and experienced Risk & Performance Analyst, this new role will comprise the following job duties.

1. Performance Measurement & Attribution | Oversee theend-to-endperformancecalculation and reporting process.

Objective: To calculate and explain portfolio returns accurately and provide attribution insights that help portfolio managers and clients understand the sources of performance.

Key Processes:

• Daily NAV, return reconciliation and validation: Reconcile and verify returns across mandates, ensuring alignment with fund administrators and internal systems.
• Performance attribution: Conduct both top-down (asset allocation, sector, region) and bottom-up (security selection) attribution across equity, fixed income, and multi-asset portfolios.
• Benchmark alignment: Maintain benchmark data and ensure accurate benchmarking for relative performance reporting.
• GIPS compliance: Assist in maintaining compliance with Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) and support audit processes as needed.
• Enhance performancemodels, tools, and automation processes to improve efficiency.

1. Independent Risk Management Function | Risk Management & Monitoring

Objective: To identify, measure, monitor, and report portfolio risks across strategies in a manner that supports both regulatory and investment team requirements.

Key Processes:

• Risk modelling: Run risk models to evaluate ex-ante (forward-looking) and ex-post (historical) risk metrics such as tracking error, VaR, beta, and volatility.
• Scenario & stress testing: Simulate portfolio outcomes under various macro and market shock scenarios (interest rate shifts, FX movements, etc.).
• Limit monitoring: Track adherence to client-mandated and regulatory constraints (e.g., issuer limits, sector caps, Reg 28 compliance).
• Liquidity risk monitoring: Assess portfolio liquidity profiles and highlight risks associated with redemptions or market dislocation.

1. Reporting & Insights

Objective: To deliver clear and value-adding reporting to internal stakeholders and clients.

Key Processes:

• Client reports: Prepare monthly/quarterly performance and risk reports tailored for consultants, institutional clients, and retail platforms.
• Board and EXCO support: Provide analytical support and dashboards for internal governance bodies and investment committees.
• Investment team interface: Work closely with portfolio managers to provide analytical insights that support portfolio construction and decision-making.
• Ad hoc analysis: Run performance or risk analysis to support product development, RfPs, or client servicing queries.

1. Data Governance & Systems

Objective: To ensure high-quality data and infrastructure underpin performance and risk processes.

Key Processes:

• System management: Maintain and enhance the performance and risk systems (e.g., Bloomberg PORT, Morningstar, StatPro, proprietary tools).
• Data integrity: Work with data teams to ensure clean and consistent security, pricing, and benchmark data.
• Automation and efficiency: Streamline reporting and analytics processes through scripting, dashboards, or integration with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

1. Compliance, Audit & Regulatory Support

Objective: To support compliance and audit functions through robust controls and documentation.

Key Processes:

• Audit support: Provide evidence for performance figures and methodology during internal and external audits.
• Regulatory reporting: Contribute to regulatory filings (e.g., CISCA, Reg 28, ASISA risk classification).
• Policy development: Assist in drafting and maintaining policies related to performance measurement, risk management, and model validation.

1. Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects

Objective: To contribute to initiatives that enhance client engagement, deepen investment insights, and strengthen market positioning.

Key Processes:

• Management Information & Insights:Develop and deliver data-driven insights and dashboards that support executive decision-making and business strategy.
• Sales Enablement Tools:Create analytical tools and materials to articulate our role within client solutions (e.g., portfolio construction impact, equity factor exposure analysis).
• Market Intelligence & Research:Support industry benchmarking, market trend analysis, and client research to inform distribution strategy and enhance positioning.

Key Stakeholders:

• Portfolio Managers & CIO
• Client Reporting and Relationship Management
• Compliance & Legal
• Fund Operations & Administration
• External Auditors, Consultants, Clients

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Job category: Human Resources and Recruitment

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

About our company

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.

Introduction

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

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• 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

Manage L and D, Career Management, Performance Management, DEIB & Employment Equity

• 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.

Self and Team Management

• 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

Knowledge and Skills required

• 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.

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Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria Deadline : August 15, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Talent Acquisition

• Develop and maintain talent acquisition strategies and support the execution to improve recruitment and business performance.
• Collaborate with recruitment teams to understand staffing needs and create job descriptions / profiles.
• Lead the implementation and maintenance of the FIC’s Employee Value Proposition
• Develop and maintain onboarding program and oversee the execution to ensure integration of new employees.

Employee Development

• Develop and deliver learning and development programs, competency models, career paths and talent assessments to enhance the skills and capabilities of the workforce as well as supporting a culture of growth and continuous learning.
• Facilitate leadership development initiatives to ensure organizational readiness for future leadership roles.

Employee Performance

• Oversee the performance appraisal process and improvement plans, ensuring it aligns with organizational goals.
• Provide guidance to managers on performance management best practices and employee feedback.

Succession Planning

• Develop and maintain succession plans to ensure continuity in leadership and critical roles.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of succession planning efforts.

Employee Engagement

• Develop strategies to foster and maintain a positive work environment that enhances employee engagement and retention.
• Conduct employee surveys and analyse feedback to inform talent management initiatives.
• Foster a positive organisational culture that promotes collaboration and inclusivity.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with HR, divisions, and senior leadership to align talent initiatives.

Data and Analytics

• Utilise HR metrics and analytics to assess the effectiveness of talent management programs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management on talent management initiatives and outcomes.
• Best Practice - Stay current with industry best practices and emerging trends in talent management, including digitisation and readiness for the fourth industrial revolution.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related (NQF7)
• Post graduate degree or certifications in talent management or organizational development will be preferable.

SKILLS AND KNOWELDGE

• Good verbal, written, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams, influence stakeholders and gain commitment with senior stakeholders including driving change
• Ability to analyse data and make strategic decisions
• Ability to analyse and interpret data and measure effectiveness of talent initiatives
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-driven, creative and strong ability to prioritise

EXPERIENCE

• 8 years’ experience in talent management
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing a talent management function
• Proficiency in HR software and data analysis tools and learning solutions
• 5 years’ experience in successfully implemented learning interventions through close partnership with key stakeholders from learning needs analysis to learning design and delivery

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Purpose of the job

To provide talent acquisition services to Pep Central Office. To support the senior practitioners in delivering talent acquisition initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, manage and deliver the full end to end recruitment process
• Administer online recruitment platforms
• Assisting with career fairs
• Assist in managing the administration of the online assessment for candidates
• Maintain good recruitment administration and reporting on recruitment
• Supports and collaborates with Talent Management Manager and Senior Talent Management Practitioners.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• 4 Year Tertiary qualification/ Honours
• Registration as Psychometrist will be an advantage
• 3 Years of recruitment experience is essential
• Experience recruitment platforms advantageous
• Experience in bulk recruitment will be advantageous
• Strong administration skills
• Google suite, and working with an applicant tracking system
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A good understanding of South African labour legislation
• Sound judgement and emotional maturity

Competencies: Devotion to quality, Performing under pressure, Results oriented, Structuring, Creating support, Listening, Persuasiveness, Assertiveness, Drive, Analysing & forming opinions

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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.

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