Head of Talent & People Development (Sales Focus)

Sydsen Group (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A national sales organization located in Gauteng is seeking an experienced professional to shape their people strategy. The successful candidate will be instrumental in attracting talent, enhancing employee growth, and fostering a high-performance culture. You will work closely with leadership, leveraging data and insights to drive strategic decisions. A strong candidate must possess a Master's in Industrial Psychology and several years of relevant experience, focusing on recruiting and talent development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Industrial and Organisational Psychology.
• HPCSA registration as an Industrial Psychologist.
• Approximately 6+ years’ in talent, organisational psychology, or people development roles.
• Proven ability to interpret psychometric data and behavioural indicators.
• Experience advising leaders on talent decisions & capability planning.

Responsibilities

• Identify high-potential talent across the organisation.
• Inform hiring decisions using best-practice selection methods.
• Contribute to building a positive, collaborative working culture.
• Track and interpret talent-related metrics.
• Work closely with senior managers to understand workforce needs.

Job description

We are looking for an experienced professional to shape the people strategy for a national sales workforce.

The successful candidate will ensure we attract great talent, accelerate employee growth, and build an engaged, high-performance culture.

This role requires a strategic thinker who understands how sales capability, leadership potential, and talent planning drive business success.

Your Key Focus Areas

Growing Capability & Future Leaders

• Identify high-potential talent across the organisation
• Support career planning and growth conversations
• Build internal development pathways for critical roles
• Strengthen leadership readiness and bench depth

Recruitment & Talent Selection

• Inform hiring decisions using best-practice selection methods
• Support recruitment strategies for specialised and senior roles
• Evaluate candidate fit through psychometric and competency-based assessment
• Ensure quality hiring with measurable outcomes

Culture & Engagement

• Contribute to building a positive, collaborative working culture
• Support employee experience and retention initiatives
• Promote leadership behaviours that reinforce culture
• Facilitate workshops and engagement activities

Data-Driven Insight

• Track and interpret talent-related metrics
• Monitor hiring effectiveness, role-fit, and retention trends
• Present insights to support strategic decision
• Use data to highlight risk, opportunity and capability gaps

Partnership with Leadership

• Work closely with senior managers to understand workforce needs
• Provide coaching and professional guidance on people matters
• Align talent activities with business direction

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Industrial and Organisational Psychology
• HPCSA registration as an Industrial Psychologist
• Approximately 6+ years’ in talent, organisational psychology, or people development roles
• Proven ability to interpret psychometric data and behavioural indicators
• Experience advising leaders on talent decisions & capability planning

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are :

• A strong relationship builder
• Confident communicating with leadership
• Objective, structured and analytical
• Passionate about developing people
• Skilled at translating data into meaningful action
• Able to balance strategic thinking with practical execution

Application Process

Please submit your CV together with proof of HPCSA registration , and a short introduction explaining your interest in this role and your relevant experience.