Hr Consulting Manager - Digicall

Trending Talent Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Johannesburg seeks an experienced HR Consulting Manager to translate business strategy into actionable HR solutions. The role involves managing teams, advising clients, and driving HR interventions. Candidates should possess a degree in Human Resources and have a deep understanding of South African labour laws. This position offers strategic influence and the chance to participate in an innovative work culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4.
• 8–10 years’ experience in client-facing environments.
• 5+ years managing HR professionals.

Responsibilities

• Align departmental structure with business strategy.
• Build executive-level relationships with clients.
• Monitor market trends and ensure compliance.

Skills

HR Professional

Leadership

Knowledge of South African labour legislation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strategic thinking

Creative problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Human Resources or relevant field

Honours/Master's Degree (advantageous)

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the HR Consulting Manager - Digicall role at Trending Talent Solutions. As HR Consulting Manager, you will translate business strategy into actionable HR solutions, balancing visionary leadership with hands‑on operational excellence. You will manage a high‑performing team, partner with clients as a trusted advisor, and drive growth through creative, future‑focused HR interventions.

This role offers autonomy, strategic influence, and the opportunity to work with a versatile client base, both local and international, under the Digicall Group umbrella. If you're ready to belong to an "open mindset" work culture that promotes continuous learning and improvement, prioritises service excellence, values individuals, and celebrates the people who light up our world, apply now and show us how you'll shine!

Qualifications

• Minimum: Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4.
• Degree in Human Resources or a relevant industry/field.
• Advantageous: Honours/Master's Degree in a relevant field/industry.

Experience

• Seasoned HR Professional/Consultant with 8–10 years’ experience in client‑facing environments.
• Proven leader with 5+ years managing HR professionals.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Strategic operator who thrives in dynamic, multi‑entity environments.
• Creative problem‑solver who designs tailored, best‑practice HR solutions.
• Confident communicator who builds trust and drives change.

Responsibilities

• Align departmental structure, processes, and outputs with DigiForte's business strategy and growth objectives.
• Build and deepen executive‑level relationships with existing and prospective clients, positioning DigiForte as a trusted HR partner.
• Translate client needs into tailored, forward‑thinking HR solutions that drive measurable impact.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory shifts to ensure consulting offerings remain relevant, compliant, and competitive.
• Implement, control, and manage departmental resources and procedures within approved budget guidelines.
• Prepare and present budget reports regarding expenditures to keep the CEO appropriately informed of the department's budget position.
• Consider strategic opportunities around HR consultancy and growing the company's consultancy business and brand.
• Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of employees providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance.
• Manage specific HR services and clients directly.
• Liaise with top management to understand the DigiForte Business strategy and plan and understand the implications for the department.
• Liaise with the Sales team to drive the closing of new deals and monitor the Sales Pipeline.
• Coordinate plans and activities amongst other DigiForte departments.
• Secure sufficient resources to execute the departmental business plan.
• Ensure all relevant operations policies are in place and complied with.
• Work towards the achievement of departmental goals and targets.
• Create common standards of practice within the department in line with DigiForte group standards and practices.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date information concerning the department.
• Provide feedback on all financial, contractual, and other general information of the department.
• Analyse and evaluate, with the department, performance data provided and take appropriate action in response.
• Prepare reports by compiling summaries of the client status reports as well as client meetings.
• Provide input and guidance to the HR consulting team on the various HR service offerings.
• Attend first client meetings with the HR consulting team to build rapport.
• Assist in identifying gaps and risks per client profile.
• Recommend possible solutions to Senior HR Consultants on how to manage identified risks / gaps per client.
• Inform clients of any major changes to applicable laws and regulations.
• Direct the HR Consulting team on required compliance submissions of legislation regulations.
• Apply best practice HR policies and procedures, as well as HR principles to ensure favourable solutions for all clients.
• Monitor all client projects and retainer services.
• Create a sense of innovation in the consulting team to ensure future‑focused and best‑practice HR solutions are created to stay abreast in the market.
• Oversee the recruitment of resources for the department.
• Develop and train direct reports and manage talent management and succession planning.
• Initiate disciplinary action for departmental employees that is non‑compliant with company objectives / policies and procedures.
• Ensure sound and productive employee relations, good morale, and productive work culture across departments.
• Ensure the company is compliant with all relevant statutory requirements.
• Enforce the adherence and execution of all company and group key strategic objectives.

Other Information

• Published Date: 08 September
• Closing Date: 30 September
• Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa