People and Culture Business Partner

Mindworx Consulting and Academy; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Strategic Business Partner to provide HR leadership and ensure compliance with labor regulations. Responsibilities include workforce planning, performance management, and cultural transformation. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of HR experience, including 5 years in a senior role, and relevant qualifications. Knowledge of industrial relations and health & safety management is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Human Resources.
• 5+ years in a senior management role with proven experience working with senior management.
• Knowledge of Industrial Relations laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on workforce planning and performance management.
• Lead compliance with South African labor laws and ensure HR policies are up-to-date.
• Drive cultural transformation and change initiatives for a high-performance workplace.
• Facilitate upskilling and career path development for employees.
• Manage Health & Safety programs and compliance efforts.

Skills

Employment Law

Budgeting

Recruitment & selection best practice

Performance management

Learning and development

HR Technology

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources

Certificate in Health & Safety Management

Tools

HRIS

Xero

Briddge

Insperity

Nutun

Job description

Strategic Business Partnering

Act as a trusted advisor to local leadership, providing expert guidance on workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and organizational development. Influence decision‑making to align people strategies with business objectives.

Legislative Ownership

Lead compliance efforts with South African labor laws, including the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, and Employment Equity Act. Ensure HR policies, contracts, and practices reflect current legal requirements and best practices.

EVP Development & Delivery

Support and execute global EVP‑aligned projects tailored to the South African context. Collaborate cross‑functionally to enhance employee experience, engagement, and retention through initiatives in diversity & inclusion, wellness, and career development.

Change Management & Culture Building

Drive cultural transformation and change initiatives, including values engagement, leadership development, and organisational design. Champion a high‑performance, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture.

Professional Development and Succession Planning

Facilitate upskilling, reskilling & cross‑skilling through career path development & advancement and arranging training & development interventions.

Health & Safety Management Plan (DMSA)

Responsible for ensuring workplace safety and legal compliance through effective management of Health & Safety programs. Key duties include overseeing legal appointments, coordinating mandatory safety training (e.g., H&S Supervisors, Firefighters, First Aiders), and managing PPE procurement. The role maintains evacuation plans, conducts risk assessments, leads incident investigations, and ensures accurate documentation of safety registers, visitor logs, and compliance certificates.

Compliance Monitoring (DMSA) – Annual Reporting

Ensure organisational compliance with key regulatory and statutory requirements, including Employment Equity and COIDA registrations with the Department of Labour. Manage submissions for the Annual Training Report (ATR) and Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) under MICTSETA to recover Skills Development Levies. Implement and maintain ISO‑aligned policies and processes. Oversee POPI & PAIA compliance, including registration of Information Officers with the Information Regulator.

Payroll, Leave & Benefits Governance (DMEU & DMSA)

Ensure accurate and timely payroll submission by providing complete and compliant employee data across all regions. Responsibilities include managing payroll and leave systems (Xero, Briddge, Insperity, Nutun), coordinating annual salary reviews and ad‑hoc adjustments, processing travel claims, onboarding and off‑boarding employees, updating personal information, and overseeing leave administration and governance. The role ensures alignment with regional financial managers and global governance requirements.

Experience

• 10 + years of relevant experience in all aspects of Human Resources
• 5 + years in a senior management role
• Proven experience working with senior management
• Working knowledge of Industrial Relations laws and regulations

Education (Qualifications, Certifications, Accreditations & Licenses)

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or equivalent
• A qualification in psychology, an added advantage
• A qualification in business administration, an added advantage
• Certificate in Health & Safety Management

Knowledge / Hard Skills :

• Employment Law: Basic Conditions of Employment, Compensation of Occupational Injuries & Disease, Labour Relations, Occupational Health & Safety, Employment Equity, Skills Development & Skills Development Levies (SA & Global)
• Business finances: budgeting, cost analyses, return on investments & risk assessments
• Recruitment & selection best practice
• Performance management
• Learning and development
• HR Technology: Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS); payroll solutions, performance management tools & management software
• Project management