Chief People Officer

Auditor-General of South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A constitutional institution is seeking a strategic Chief People Officer (CPO) to lead a culture shift and strengthen public trust. This executive role involves guiding HR strategy, transforming organizational culture, and ensuring alignment with governance. Candidates should have over 10 years of human capital leadership experience and a deep understanding of public sector dynamics. Join a team committed to meaningful impact and sustainable transformation in South Africa.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in executive human capital leadership.
• Proven experience in leading transformation and culture change in complex environments.
• Deep understanding of ESG, B-BBEE, and public sector dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Guide AGSA’s people strategy in alignment with #CultureShift2030 vision.
• Lead a comprehensive human capital portfolio including talent acquisition and employee experience.
• Partner with Exco to shape AGSA’s direction, governance, and risk management.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Honours degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Chief People Officer (CPO)
Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA)

Pretoria | Executive Leadership | Full-Time

Are you ready to lead a culture shift that strengthens public trust and transforms lives?

The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) is seeking a strategic, people-centered leader to serve as our Chief People Officer (CPO). This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a constitutional institution that plays a vital role in safeguarding democracy and improving the lived reality of South Africans.

As CPO, you’ll guide AGSA’s people strategy in alignment with our bold #CultureShift2030 vision, building a transparent, accountable, and high-performing culture that supports our mission of public sector excellence.

What You’ll Lead

• A comprehensive human capital portfolio: talent acquisition, learning and development, performance and reward, transformation, sustainability, employee experience, and organizational development.
• Culture evolution: embedding values of integrity, trust, and collaboration across the organization.
• Strategic alignment: partnering with Exco to shape AGSA’s direction, governance, and risk management.
• People transformation: enabling leadership maturity, employee wellbeing, and future-fit capabilities.

What You’ll Bring

• Honours degree (Master’s preferred) in HR or related field.
• 10+ years in executive human capital leadership.
• Proven experience in leading transformation and culture change in complex environments.
• Strong emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement.
• Deep understanding of ESG, B-BBEE, and public sector dynamics.

Why AGSA?

AGSA is on a journey to reset its people function and culture—guided by the principles of alignment over perfection, predictable cadence, and sustainable transformation. You’ll be part of a leadership team committed to building an accountability ecosystem that makes a direct, consistent, and meaningful impact on the lives of ordinary South Africans.

This is more than a leadership role. It’s a chance to shape a legacy of public trust, national impact, and human-centered excellence.