HR Programme and Organisational Consultant

Rosstone Professional Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced HR professional to partner with HR teams and deliver strategic HR initiatives in a dynamic banking environment. The ideal candidate will drive organisational change programs, enhance HR processes, and provide consulting support with at least 5 years of HR experience, including 3 years in a management consulting role. Strong project management and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5 years HR experience, including 3 years in management consulting or advisory role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and recommend improvements for HR transformation.
• Drive organisational change initiatives.
• Provide advisory and consulting support on organisational effectiveness.
• Support execution of strategic HR projects.

Skills

Management consulting skills

Project management skills

Organisational development

Business writing skills

Communication and presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

To partner with HR teams in delivering end-to-end HR initiatives within a dynamic Corporate and Investment Banking environment. This role requires strategic thinking, project management expertise, organisational development and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while driving operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver and recommend improvements for business effectiveness and HR transformation.
• Drive organisational change initiatives and cultural transformation programmes.
• Analyse HR processes and culture survey feedback to enhance efficiency and staff engagement and experience.
• Recommend and implement improvements to HR systems and processes for added value.
• Build credibility with senior leadership through accurate insights and advisory support.
• Deliver new or enhanced operational processes by demonstrating business benefits.
• Collaborate with HR leadership and business stakeholders to design and implement HR-driven initiatives aligned to business strategy.
• Provide advisory and consulting support on organisational effectiveness, workforce planning, and transformation projects.
• Support execution of strategic HR projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Facilitate change management initiatives and drive cultural transformation programmes.
• Support talent management, performance management, and diversity objectives across the business.
• Prepare insights, reports, and recommendations.
• Monitor and track implementation, quality and delivery of projects within set timelines by monitoring progress against the project plan.
• Ensure clarity of expectations to meet business objectives by allocating deliverables and engaging within the HR team.

Work with Heads of HR, and Specialist Heads to :

People Specification

• Essential Qualifications (NQF Level) – Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field (NQF Level 7).
• Minimum Experience Level – 5 years HR experience, including at least 3 years in a management consulting or advisory role.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Management consulting skills
• Project management skills
• Organisational development
• Business writing skills
• Business administration and management
• Business metrics applied to the HR function
• Communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of HR processes, organisational design, and transformation frameworks.