Employee Engagement Manager

Pollock & Associates; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in KwaZulu-Natal seeks an Employee Engagement Manager to drive organisational effectiveness and enhance employee engagement. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in HR or similar, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong interpersonal and analytical skills. Proficiency in tools like SAP and Excel is required. The role involves managing performance, training needs, and ensuring compliance with HR legislation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Organisational Development experience, with leadership exposure.
• Industrial Psychologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead organisational design and alignment of structures, job grading, and reporting lines.
• Manage performance management and succession planning, including talent mapping.
• Drive training needs analysis and develop annual training plans.
• Ensure HR policy compliance with relevant labour legislation.
• Lead onboarding, transformation, and change management initiatives.
• Provide HR reporting, analytics, and insights to support decision-making.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Coaching skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree / Master’s in HR, Industrial Psychology, or Organisational Development

Tools

SAP

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job title : Employee Engagement Manager

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Deadline : November 16, 2025

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• This role will drive organisational effectiveness through strategic organisational development initiatives, performance management, and talent retention strategies. You will play a key role in shaping a culture of high performance, compliance, and employee engagement across the business.
• This role offers the opportunity to shape organisational culture and influence business success through people.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree / Master’s in HR, Industrial Psychology, or Organisational Development.
• 5+ years’ Organisational Development experience, with leadership exposure.
• Industrial Psychologist preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead organisational design and ensure alignment of structures, job grading, and reporting lines.
• Manage performance management and succession planning, including talent mapping and retention strategies.
• Drive training needs analysis, develop annual training plans, and oversee submission of WSP and ATR to SETAs.
• Ensure HR policy compliance with BCEA, SDA, EE, and other labour legislation.
• Lead onboarding, transformation, and change management initiatives to enhance employee integration and engagement.
• Provide HR reporting, analytics, and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.