HRBP / Generalist - Stellenbosch

OttoBauthentic; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Strategic role with autonomy

Opportunities for people development initiatives

Job summary

A forward-thinking company in Pretoria seeks a Talent & Succession Manager with strong HR Generalist expertise. The successful candidate will lead initiatives in recruitment, employee wellness, and engagement while ensuring effective talent pipelines. Responsibilities include managing recruitment processes, developing succession strategies, and designing wellness programs that impact company culture. This hybrid position requires strong decision-making skills and the ability to operate independently, making a significant impact on long-term talent retention.

Qualifications

• 5+ years HR Generalist experience focused on recruitment and succession.
• Proven ability in talent acquisition and employee retention strategies.
• Strong knowledge of employee wellness and engagement programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and draft job descriptions.
• Develop and implement succession planning frameworks.
• Design employee wellness programs and analyze engagement feedback.

Skills

Recruitment expertise

Succession planning

People development

Employee engagement

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Human Resources Management Degree

Industrial Psychology Degree

Financial or Commercial Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

HRIS/ERP system knowledge

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW / ROLE PURPOSE

Seeking a forward-thinking Talent & Succession Manager with strong HR Generalist expertise and a proven track record in recruitment, succession planning, people development, and employee engagement. This role focuses on building and retaining long-term talent pipelines, ensuring employees are not only hired effectively but supported to grow and stay within the company for the long term (15+ years). The ideal candidate will bring experience in large-scale recruitment, onboarding, wellness, and engagement programs, as well as the ability to drive a strong succession planning framework that secures the future of our workforce.

The ideal candidate must be capable of working independently, making sound decisions, and taking ownership of outcomes. This role requires strong self-discipline, initiative, and the ability to operate effectively without close supervision, while confidently influencing people strategies at all levels of the organisation.

WHY JOIN?

• Hybrid position (3 days in office / 2 days from home)
• Work in a strategic role that goes beyond administration
• Lead large-scale recruitment and onboarding programs
• Drive meaningful succession planning and people development initiatives
• Shape employee wellness and engagement strategies that truly make a difference
• Operating with autonomy — we want someone who can make decisions, work unsupervised, and bring ideas to the table. Be part of a forward-thinking company that values growth, people, and long-term success

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment across all departments and sister companies
• Draft job descriptions, advertise vacancies, and proactively source high-quality candidates
• Conduct screenings, interviews, assessments, and coordinate appointments with line managers
• Drive large-scale recruitment and onboarding initiatives
• Implement long-term talent acquisition and retention strategies to reduce early turnover
• Build strong pipelines for future workforce planning and critical skills

Succession Planning & People Development:

• Develop and implement succession planning frameworks to ensure continuity of leadership and critical roles
• Partner with managers to identify high-potential employees and create career pathways
• Oversee talent reviews, performance processes, and career development initiatives
• Support training, coaching, and upskilling programs to strengthen employee growth

Employee Wellness & Engagement:

• Design and lead employee wellness programs, including occupational health, stress management, and employee assistance initiatives
• Monitor absenteeism, health trends, and proactively address wellness concerns
• Develop and execute employee engagement initiatives, events, and surveys
• Analyse engagement feedback and drive strategies to improve company culture
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across the workforce

HR Administration & Support:

• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS and digital/paperless systems
• Administer contracts, onboarding documentation, and benefits packs
• Manage pension, provident fund, and medical insurance documentation
• Support ad-hoc HR administrative tasks as required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• Human Resources Management Degree / Industrial Psychology Degree / Financial or Commercial Degree

Experience & Skills:

• 5+ years HR Generalist experience with strong focus on recruitment, succession, and people development.
• Proven success in talent acquisition, onboarding, and retention strategies.
• Experience in employee wellness, engagement, and people development programs
• Strong knowledge of succession planning frameworks and workforce planning
• Ability to work independently, make effective decisions, and manage responsibilities without close supervision
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; HRIS/ERP experience is an advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust at all levels
• Must be fully bilingual with Afrikaans as first language
• Analytical thinker with the ability to interpret HR and engagement data
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; HRIS/ERP system experience an advantage

Your application must include:

• A cover letter explaining why you’re passionate about people development and succession planning
• Any examples of programs, initiatives, or strategies you’ve successfully implemented in recruitment, succession planning, or employee engagement.