People Business Partner (renewable energy)

SET; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

An International Renewable IPP is seeking a dynamic People Business Partner to enhance employee experience and drive organizational performance in Cape Town. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in HR Management and at least 8 years of HR experience, including 5 years in a strategic role. The ideal candidate will collaborate on HR strategies, lead the HR cycle, and promote diversity and inclusion. Competitive perks include medical aid contributions and annual bonuses.

Benefits

Medical Aid Contribution

Provident Fund Contribution

Annual Bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional HR experience.
• At least 5 years in a Business Partner or Generalist role.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and labour legislation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to design and implement HR strategies.
• Lead the full HR cycle including recruitment and onboarding.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and diversity strategies.

Skills

HR Strategy Design

Employee Engagement

Performance Management

Diversity and Inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR Management or Business Administration

Tools

MS Office 365

HRIS or ERP systems

Job description

Overview

International Renewable IPP

Job Title

People Business Partner

Location: Cape Town or Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Description

We are seeking a dynamic People Business Partner (PBP) to join our People & Culture team. This role acts as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to management, aligning business objectives with people strategies. The PBP plays a critical part in enhancing the employee experience, driving organisational performance, and fostering a culture of growth, inclusion, and innovation.

The PBP collaborates across the People & Culture function to deliver value-adding HR solutions, ensuring alignment, engagement, and retention of talent across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to design and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.

• Lead the full HR cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and career development.

• Drive employee engagement initiatives, diversity, and inclusion strategies.

• Support leadership development and succession planning.

• Contribute to compensation, benefits, and incentive frameworks.

• Provide HR advice on policies, procedures, employee relations, and compliance.

• Participate in organisational strategy discussions, ensuring HR activities support growth and transformation.

• Promote health, safety, and well-being across all people-related initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum 8 years’ professional HR experience, with at least 5 years in a Business Partner or Generalist role.

• Strong knowledge of HR processes, labour legislation, and organisational development practices.

• Proficiency in MS Office 365; experience with HRIS or ERP systems advantageous.

Profile

• 8 years experience in the HR profession

• 5 years in a HR management or HR Generalist

• Renewable energy experience is essential

We offer

Medical Aid Contribution, Provident Fund Contribution, Annual Bonuses