People Business Partner

The Talent Experts; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Cape Town is seeking a senior HR professional to influence the people strategy of a growing renewable energy company. This role involves aligning HR initiatives with business objectives, driving talent retention, and fostering a culture of performance management. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience and a deep understanding of South African labor practices, alongside strong skills in leadership development and employee engagement. Competitive salary and hybrid flexibility offered.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Hybrid flexibility

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• At least 8 years HR experience, including 5 in a Business Partner or HR Generalist role.
• Confident with MS365 tools and familiar with HRIS/ERP platforms.
• Strong understanding of performance management and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Align HR strategy with business objectives.
• Drive leadership development and talent retention.
• Support workforce planning and diversity initiatives.

Skills

Performance management

Employee engagement

Leadership development

HR strategy

Understanding of SA labour practices

Education

Relevant degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

MS365 tools

HRIS / ERP platforms

Job description

The Opportunity

Shape the people strategy behind one of SAs most ambitious renewable energy portfolios.

Is this you

Youre a strategic thinker who thrives on turning business goals into people solutions. As a natural collaborator you build strong relationships across the board and love coaching leaders to elevate team performance. Meticulous with detail but always with a broader vision in mind you balance structure with adaptability and confidentiality with influence. Youre solutions-driven highly organised and keen to work in a fast-paced environment where transformation is real and your voice matters.

What youll be doing (and why youll enjoy it)

Youll partner closely with managers and leadership across the business to align HR strategy with business objectives. From driving leadership development and talent retention to optimising performance management systems and shaping incentive schemes youll be central to enhancing the employee experience. Youll also support workforce planning diversity initiatives and learning strategies while contributing to policy design and change management. This role will see you influencing not just HR but how the business grows through its people.

Where youll be doing it

Our client is a dynamic player in the renewable energy sector with a growing portfolio of wind solar and battery projects across Sub-Saharan Africa. With offices in Cape Town and Gqeberha their culture is agile values-driven and growth-oriented. Operating in a fast-expanding industry they pride themselves on technical excellence innovation and a commitment to sustainability. This is an environment where your impact on people will help power communities for generations.

What youll need

You bring a relevant degree in Human Resources Business Administration or similar backed by at least 8 years HR experience including 5 in a Business Partner or HR Generalist role. Youre confident with MS365 tools and ideally familiar with HRIS / ERP platforms. Your strengths lie in performance management employee engagement leadership development and HR strategy with a deep understanding of SA labour practices.

What youll get

Youll join a company on a high-growth trajectory offering meaningful work hybrid flexibility and strong alignment between values and leadership. With a market-related salary incentive exposure and a supportive team this is a standout role for a senior HR professional ready to influence the renewable energy future.

How to apply

For a confidential discussion please contact Roxanne Battistoni on or send your CV to -

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Key Skills

Marketing & Sales,Business Administration,Bid,Instrumentation & Control,HACCP

Employment Type

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience

Experience : years

Vacancy

Vacancy : 1