Human Capital Consultant

AECI Limited; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in South Africa is seeking an experienced Human Capital Consultant to oversee compliance and operational oversight across their Human Capital functions. The role entails conducting quality assurance on HR activities, ensuring adherence to labour legislation, and providing coaching to staff. Ideal candidates must have a qualification in Human Capital or Industrial Psychology, along with 5–7 years of relevant experience. This position offers an opportunity to impact operational excellence in a dynamic environment and elevate Human Capital capability across various units.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with a tertiary qualification in Human Capital, Industrial Psychology or a related field.
• Registration with the HCPSA as an Industrial Psychologist is advantageous.
• Qualification to administer psychometric assessments is advantageous.
• 5–7 years’ experience across multiple Human Capital operational areas.
• Experience in compliance and governance is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality assurance on Human Capital operational activities.
• Monitor compliance with labour legislation and internal policies.
• Oversee end-to-end Human Capital delivery across business units.
• Support internal, statutory and BBBEE audits.
• Provide coaching to Human Capital staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Coaching ability

Governance orientation

Problem-solving

Influencing skills

Prioritization

Education

Tertiary qualification in Human Capital or Industrial Psychology

Registration with HCPSA (Industrial Psychologist)

Job description

Job description: We are seeking an experienced and detail‑driven Human Capital Consultant to provide first‑line leadership, assurance and operational oversight across our Human Capital functions in AECI Plant Health South Africa, AECI Plant Health Malawi and AECI Animal Health. This role is central to ensuring full compliance, accurate execution, and consistent application of Human Capital policies, processes and standards across multiple sites and geographies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent review and quality assurance on all Human Capital operational activities, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll inputs, employee lifecycle management, BBBEE records and HR system transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness before approval.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with labour legislation, internal policies, company governance frameworks and Human Capital standards, addressing deviations and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Serve as the first-line escalation point for Human Capital operational matters, resolving issues timeously and ensuring only complex or high‑risk concerns are escalated to the Human Capital Business Partner.
• Oversee end‑to‑end Human Capital delivery across multiple business units and geographies, ensuring consistent application of processes, adherence to timelines, service‑level compliance, and data integrity across all systems and records.
• Provide ongoing coaching, guidance and capability development to Human Capital staff in South Africa and Malawi, ensuring they are equipped to independently manage the full scope of their responsibilities.
• Support and lead operational readiness for internal, statutory and BBBEE audits by maintaining accurate documentation, proactively identifying gaps and ensuring timely closure of audit findings.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, standardise and enhance Human Capital processes, recommending improvements and supporting implementation to drive operational efficiency.
• Act as the primary operational Human Capital interface for line managers, providing informed advice, supporting decision‑making, and strengthening the relationship between Human Capital and the business.
• Promote a strong culture of governance, compliance and continuous improvement within the Human Capital function.
• Ensure full adherence to SHEQ standards, participate in relevant audits and contribute to the close‑out of corrective actions where Human Capital is involved.

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 with a tertiary qualification in Human Capital, Industrial Psychology or a related field (postgraduate advantageous).
• Registration with the HCPSA as an Industrial Psychologist advantageous.
• Qualification to administer psychometric assessments and practical experience in interpreting and applying assessment results advantageous.
• 5–7 years’ experience across multiple Human Capital operational areas.
• Experience in compliance, governance, audit activity and team coaching or supervision.
• Strong knowledge of labour legislation and Human Capital governance frameworks.
• Valid driver’s licence, own transport and medical fitness to drive.

Key Competencies

• Strong judgement and accountability
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Governance and compliance orientation
• Coaching and people development
• Influencing and relationship management
• Planning and prioritisation

This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic, multi‑site Human Capital environment. As a key contributor to operational excellence, the Human Capital Consultant plays a central role in strengthening compliance, standardising processes and elevating Human Capital capability across South Africa and Malawi. The position provides exposure to diverse business units, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to influence and improve the quality of Human Capital service delivery across the organisation.