HR Programme & Organisational Consultant (Contract)

The Focus Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Focus Group in Sandton, South Africa, is seeking an experienced HR specialist to drive HR initiatives in a Corporate and Investment Banking setting. This role demands a strategic thinker with project management skills to enhance HR processes and support organisational change.

The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in HR or related fields and have a minimum of 5 years of HR experience, including management consulting expertise. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• 5 years HR experience, including at least 3 years in management consulting or advisory role.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and organisational design.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and recommend HR transformation improvements.
• Drive organisational change initiatives and cultural transformation.
• Provide advisory support on organisational effectiveness and workforce planning.

Skills

Management consulting skills

Project management skills

Organisational development

Business writing skills

Communication and presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field

Job description

Job Purpose

Job Purpose 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

Work with Heads of HR and Specialist Heads to:

• 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.

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
• Business metrics applied to the HR function
• Employment Equity / DTI plans / labour legislation
• Human Resources systems
• Interviewing techniques
• Oral and written communication techniques
• Personnel recruitment
• Personnel selection
• Principles of project management
• Remuneration policies and principles
• Selection and hiring laws

Behavioural Competencies

• Adaptability
• Building Partnerships
• Planning and Organising
• Driving Execution
• Earning Trust
• Facilitating Change
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Communication