People Development & Compliance Specialist

Omega HR Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a People Development & Compliance Specialist in Sandton, Johannesburg. This full-time management position focuses on creating a high-performing workplace through learning and compliance initiatives, fostering well-being programs, and running performance evaluations. Ideal candidates should possess a postgraduate degree in HR or a related field and have over 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive HR experience focused on learning & development, compliance, and employee engagement.
• Certified Skills Development Facilitator (SDF).
• Proven experience with WSP and ATR submissions via the Services SETA.

Responsibilities

• Partner with departmental heads to design competency frameworks.
• Oversee training delivery, tracking impact and ROI.
• Drive structured onboarding processes and performance management.

Skills

People Management technical expertise

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Budget management

Communication skills

Education

Postgraduate degree in HR or related field

Tools

Excel

HRIS systems

Job description

Are you passionate about creating a high-performing, people-centred, and future-ready workplace? Omega Recruitments is searching for a dynamic People Development & Compliance Specialist to join a forward-thinking employer in Higher Education based in Sandton, Johannesburg.

This is a pivotal full-time management role that sits within a prestigious education and leadership environment, focused on developing people, driving compliance, and enhancing organisational performance.

Key Responsibilities :

Learning & Development

Partner with departmental heads to design competency frameworks.

Build tailored learning pathways and manage a vibrant internal Training Hub.

Oversee training delivery (online, blended, in-person), tracking impact and ROI.

Onboarding & Performance Enablement

Drive structured onboarding processes and probation management.

Support meaningful performance appraisals and career development discussions.

Employee Engagement & Wellness

Roll out wellness programmes focused on physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Foster a psychologically safe, inclusive, and engaging culture.

Serve as a confidential and trusted point of contact for employee concerns.

Statutory Compliance & Reporting

Manage submissions for WSP, ATR (Services SETA), and Employment Equity (EEA2 / EEA4).

Administer compliance-related HRIS data and track training spend.

Oversee BBBEE HR elements, including Skills Development and Management Control.

Youth Employment & Transformation

Coordinate learnerships, internships, and YES programmes in line with BBBEE scorecard targets.

Minimum Requirements :

Postgraduate degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, Organisational Development, or related field (preferred).

5–8 years of progressive HR experience focused on learning & development, compliance, and employee engagement.

Certified Skills Development Facilitator (SDF).

Proven experience with :

WSP and ATR submissions via the Services SETA.

EE reporting on the Department of Labour portal.

Competency-based training coordination.

Employment equity, BBBEE and HR statutory compliance.

Performance management, onboarding, and wellness programme implementation.

Skills & Attributes :

People Management technical expertise across learning, performance, compliance, and reporting.

Skilled in Excel, HRIS systems, data analysis, and budget management.

Exceptional interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills.

High emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, and a passion for people development.

Ability to juggle multiple HR initiatives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.