Human Capital Business Partner: SLS SC People & Culture (Meersig) (PG 11)

Sanlam; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Roodepoort seeks a Human Capital Business Partner to align business objectives with management. Responsibilities include implementing Human Capital strategy and overseeing talent management. Candidates should possess a Human Capital degree and at least 5 years of experience. Travel within Gauteng is required. Join a company committed to employee growth and diversity.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Human Capital Consultant.
• Experience within the Financial Services industry.
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Implement Human Capital strategy in designated regions.
• Support business with Human Capital analytics and trends.
• Responsible for full recruiting cycle including placement.

Skills

Coaching skills

Presentation skills

Strong sense of urgency

High level of influence

Self-motivated

Education

Human Capital degree/diploma

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Overview

Who are we? Sanlam, is dedicated to support, grow and empower clients with affordable, easy and suitable solutions, primarily through face-to-face intermediary channels, but also directly. We have approximately 2,400 tied advisers and 2,000 supporting independent brokers, all dedicated to meet the financial needs of our clients. Our vision: We aspire to be the best at building enduring relationships by connecting clients with Sanlam. We create sustainable value by attracting new clients, supporting ongoing client engagement and providing adaptive solutions designed to answer life’s financial questions. ULTIMATELY, WE EMPOWER PEOPLE TO BE FINANCIALLY CONFIDENT, SECURE AND PROSPEROUS.

Responsibilities

• What will you do? We’re looking to add great new talent to our Human Capital team. We have a position for a Human Capital Business Partner who will be based in our offices in Meersig, Roodepoort. Although based in Roodepoort, you will be responsible for the businesses in Gauteng South and Free State. The willingness to travel extensively is therefore a pre-requisite for this position.
• As a partner, the HCBP aligns business objectives with management and employees in designated business units. This role is accountable for working directly with leaders to proactively address the people implications of the current and future needs of the business.
• Output/Core Tasks (The Key Responsibilities will be): Implementing the Human Capital strategy within the region as well as different business units, with the focus on: Leadership Development; Drive culture within the business with the support of culture and transformation initiatives; Manage business related HC projects; Provide business with Human Capital analytics and determine trends; Advice and support the business with Labour Relations cases; Partner with the business to implement the Talent Management process, including the identification and development of potential successors; Contributing in building and vesting a culture of learning; Partnering with line managers to identify needs and opportunities to support the achievement of business objectives on all aspects through the Employee Life-cycle; Provide guidance to line management on strategic and Human Capital related issues; Responsible for the full recruiting cycle i.e. sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection and placement of successful candidates; Provides proactive performance management guidance to line managers (including coaching, career development).

Qualifications and experience

• A relevant Human Capital degree/diploma
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Human Capital Consultant
• Experience within the Financial Services industry, specifically experience of the Intermediary business
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle
• Willingness to travel

Knowledge and skills

• Coaching skills
• Presentation skills
• Strong sense of urgency with a positive impact on delivery
• High level of influence and credibility
• Able to work independently, as well as within a team
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Experience in MS Office suite

Personal Qualities and Attributes

• Cultivates innovation
• Customer focus
• Drives results
• Collaborates
• Being resilient
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Manages complexity
• Drives engagement
• Plans and aligns
• Communicates effectively
• Organisational savvy
• Decision quality
• Drives engagement
• Business insight

Our career opportunity

Build a successful career with us. We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

• Cultivates innovation
• Customer focus
• Drives results
• Collaborates
• Being resilient

Turnaround time

The closing date for applications is 02 October 2025

The recruiter reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement prior to the closing date or to allow further applications to be submitted after the closing date indicated.

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Transformation and commitment

The Sanlam Group is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment as we believe these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa.