Dayforce Capability Lead - South Africa

Embelo; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Dayforce Capability Lead in Cape Town to build a high-performing delivery team, manage client relationships, and ensure successful project implementation. This hybrid role requires strong leadership, extensive HRIS experience, and a passion for excellence. Join us to shape the culture and delivery approach in a dynamic environment focused on global growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading Dayforce implementations or similar systems like Workday and SAP SuccessFactors.
• Broad consultancy experience in programme delivery.
• A track record of building high-performance teams.

Responsibilities

• Define the optimal team structure for delivery capability in South Africa.
• Lead and mentor the growing team with focus on Dayforce delivery.
• Deliver client projects ensuring top-quality delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Extensive HRIS/HCM/WFM implementation experience

Proven leadership in high-performance teams

Strong commercial acumen

Ability to manage senior client relationships

Job description

Dayforce Capability Lead - South Africa

Embelo City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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About Us

At Embelo, we’re dedicated to helping founders of consulting businesses start and scale efficiently. One of those is ModusForce — a consulting firm specialising in Dayforce implementation and optimisation. Backed by our UK-based investors and clients, we deliver exceptional client services to a growing group of UK businesses — combining technical expertise, South African spirit, and the latest in AI-powered services.

Role Overview

ModusForce is continuing to grow at an exciting rate and we are now formally launching our delivery capability in South Africa. As such, we are now looking to hire the South African Dayforce Capability lead who will be accountable for building the Cape Town team and capability while delivering exceptional client projects.

You’ll help shape the setup in South Africa, establishing a high‑performing delivery team capable of supporting a wide variety of exciting global projects and teams. This includes leading cross‑functional teams, building best practice and ensuring delivery is both strategically aligned and commercially successful.

This role is pivotal in shaping our delivery approach and driving the growth of our organisation. You’ll form part of the senior leadership team and help deliver against our company vision. We are looking for a determined and passionate leader who can build capability, inspire people and underpin our growth and future successes.

Location: This is a hybrid role based in Cape Town. 3 days in the office 8-5pm. If you’re applying from another location, please be aware relocation to Cape Town will be required and would need to be arranged personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Help define the optimal team structure and plan for the delivery capability in South Africa
• Support the recruitment team in finding, attracting and retaining the best talent
• Lead, mentor and develop the growing team in South Africa with a significant focus on learning, development and building Dayforce delivery capability
• Deliver a variety of client projects as a Dayforce solution architect/oversight, ensuring the highest quality of delivery and a focus on excellent stakeholder engagement
• Continue to build a strategic, trusted partnership with DayForce globally
• Contribute to company-wide delivery frameworks, playbooks, and best practice
• Drive continuous improvement in our delivery capability
• Support company growth through relationships, account management activities, excellent delivery and building lasting trusted relationships
• Shape the future of Dayforce implementations through the use of technology and innovation

What You Bring

• Extensive experience leading HRIS/HCM/WFM implementations as an architect or similar (Dayforce preferred, but Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM experience also valuable)
• Broad consultancy experience across programme delivery and transformation
• A proven track record of building and leading a high‑performance team
• Proven ability to manage senior client relationships and complex delivery landscapes
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of professional services dynamics
• Confident, credible leader able to influence internally and externally
• A passion for delivery excellence and commitment to developing high‑performing teams
• A technology first approach with a focus on continuous improvement and leveraging latest technology to drive positive change
• A focus on scalable, sustainable growth focused on process, people and technology

Why Join Us?

You’ll have the opportunity to work on transformative projects with leading global organisations. As one of the first leaders in our Cape Town office, you’ll shape the culture, capability, and delivery approach from the ground up.

We combine the excitement of a fast‑growing, entrepreneurial environment with the backing of a trusted global business. If you’re looking to make an impact, grow a world‑class team, and build lasting client relationships, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management and Engineering

Industries

• Professional Services and Business Consulting and Services