People Development and Compliance Specialist

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a People Development & Compliance Specialist in Johannesburg to enhance employee engagement and uphold compliance standards. Your role includes managing onboarding processes, overseeing Employment Equity, and leading HR initiatives to foster a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years' progressive HR experience.
• Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) certification essential.
• Experience with Employment Equity reporting and BBBEE.

Responsibilities

• Drive employee engagement and manage onboarding/offboarding processes.
• Oversee Employment Equity and Skills Development compliance.
• Champion employee well-being and implement wellness programs.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Solutions-driven Mindset

Education

Postgraduate degree in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Excel

Job description

People Development and Compliance Specialist

2025-06-06 - 2025-07-06

Permanent

CPT003016

Human Resources

Are you a people-centric HR professional who thrives on fostering high-performance cultures, ensuring compliance, and driving meaningful employee engagement? We’re looking for an experienced People Development & Compliance Specialist to lead critical people initiatives and ensure compliance excellence within a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Head of HR and soon supported by an HR Administrator, you will be instrumental in shaping a positive employee experience through structured onboarding, performance management, professional development, and wellness initiatives. Your role will also focus on HR compliance, statutory reporting, and ensuring all training-related activities are effectively managed through the organisation’s Training Hub.

This position sits at the intersection of strategy, compliance, and employee care—perfect for someone who thrives on making a real impact in people’s lives and business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive employee engagement and seamless onboarding/offboarding processes.
• Support and guide line managers through probation and performance management.
• Oversee Employment Equity (EE) and Skills Development compliance and reporting (EEA2, EEA4, WSP, ATR).
• Manage HR aspects of BBBEE, YES initiatives, learnerships, and internships.
• Champion employee well-being and implement impactful wellness programmes.
• Maintain and manage HRIS for accurate employment equity and skills tracking.
• Lead the operation of the Training Hub to ensure timely, accurate, and accessible records of all internal learning activities.

Who You Are:

You’re more than just a compliance specialist — you’re a culture builder. You bring:

• Empathy and trustworthiness that make people feel safe and supported.
• Strong communication skills to articulate policies and encourage employee voice.
• A proactive, solutions-driven mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• A deep passion for employee development, wellness, and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work collaboratively across departments while influencing positive change.
• High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive matters.
• A strategic, yet people-first approach to HR.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A postgraduate degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, or related field (preferred).
• 5–8 years' progressive HR experience with expertise in people development and compliance.
• Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) certification is essential.
• Proven experience with Employment Equity reporting, Skills Development submissions (WSP & ATR), and BBBEE scorecard elements.
• Solid working knowledge of HRIS systems and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Demonstrated success in managing onboarding, performance, and wellness programmes.

Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted.