People Effectiveness Partner

Mukuru; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in South Africa is seeking an experienced professional for Organisational Development. You will design frameworks for Talent Management, lead Change Management interventions, and develop workforce planning models. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in Organisational Development and holds a relevant HR degree. Strong skills in Excel, Power BI, and project management are essential for this role that may be remote.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Organisational Development / Design (corporate or consulting).
• Knowledge of frameworks in Performance, Talent, Change, Organisational Design, and Leadership Development.
• Certification in Change Management (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver frameworks for Talent Management and Leadership Development.
• Drive the rollout of our Performance Management process.
• Lead Change Management interventions and communication strategies.
• Develop Strategic Workforce Planning models.
• Build dashboards and metrics to measure success and ROI.

Skills

Organisational Development

Project Management

Research

Stakeholder Management

Advanced Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Education

HR degree or related qualification

Honours in Industrial Psychology / HCM

Tools

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Job description

Mukuru is a fast-growing fintech business transforming access to financial services across Africa and beyond.

What You’ll Do

• Design and deliver frameworks for Talent Management, Succession Planning, and Leadership Development that prepare Mukuru for the future.
• Drive the rollout and continuous improvement of our Performance Management process.
• Partner with leaders and HC teams to review and align organisational structures and support Organisational Design initiatives.
• Lead Change Management interventions, including crafting communication strategies that bring people on board.
• Shape engaging Onboarding and Offboarding experiences that strengthen the employee journey.
• Develop Strategic Workforce Planning models that ensure the right people are in the right roles at the right time.
• Conduct best practice research and translate insights into impactful, fit‑for‑purpose solutions.
• Build dashboards and metrics to measure the success and ROI of people initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Organisational Development / Design (corporate or consulting).
• HR degree or related qualification (essential); Honours in Industrial Psychology / HCM desirable.
• Knowledge of frameworks in Performance, Talent, Change, Organisational Design, and Leadership Development.
• Advanced Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong project management, research, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Certification in Change Management (advantageous).

We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent.

Should you be appointed in a remote / work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work‑like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.

NB : ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS