Performance Management Consultant

Old Mutual South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual South Africa is seeking a Performance Management Consultant to design and implement performance management frameworks aligned with strategic goals. You will partner with HR, business leaders and employees to embed a culture of continuous feedback and accountability.

The role requires 5+ years in HR or consulting with a strong focus on performance management and familiarity with tools like Workday. You will drive analytics, training, and change management across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field is required.
• 5+ years in HR or consulting with a focus on performance management is required.
• Experience designing and implementing performance frameworks in matrixed organizations is preferred.
• Knowledge of OKRs, SMART goals, 9-box, balanced scorecard is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement performance management frameworks aligned with strategy.
• Lead end-to-end performance management cycles (goal setting, reviews, calibration).
• Analyze performance data to inform leadership decisions and drive improvements.
• Develop training materials and communicate processes and timelines.
• Coach managers and employees on objectives, feedback, and underperformance handling.
• Collaborate with HRIS/IT to optimize performance tools and data integrity.

Skills

Data Analysis

HR Employee Relations

Human Capital Management Systems

Nonprofit Law

Oral Communications

Policies & Procedures

Regulatory Compliance Management

Data Compilation

Data Interpretations

Data Management

Executing Plans

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources/Organizational Psychology/Business Administration or related field

NQF Level 7 - Degree/Advance Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate

Tools

Workday

Job description

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

The Performance Management Consultant contributes to the designing, and implementation, of the performance management framework, processes, and tools that drive individual and organizational effectiveness. This role partners closely with HR, business partners, and employees to ensure performance management practices are aligned with strategic goals and foster a culture of continuous feedback, accountability, and development.

Key Result Areas:

Performance Framework Design:

• Provide input into performance management frameworks, processes, and KPIs that align with organizational strategy and support a high-performance culture.

Process Implementation & Support:

• Assist with leading the end-to-end implementation of performance management cycles (goal setting, mid-year and year-end reviews, calibration sessions, etc.).
• Test for consistent application of performance standards and processes across all organizational levels and departments

Analytics & Reporting:

• Analyze performance data to identify trends, gaps, and enhancement opportunities. Support on delivering analytical reports that enable leadership to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement efforts.

Training, Communication and Change:

• Contribute to the design and delivery of training sessions and supporting resources on performance management best practices. Support clear and consistent communication of related processes and timelines.
• Provide group guidance and coaching to managers and employees on setting objectives, delivering feedback, managing underperformance, and conducting reviews.
• Support change management efforts to embed a performance-oriented mindset across the organization
• Build effective working relationships within the internal client organization, delivering high-quality professional services with guidance from senior colleagues

System Optimization:

• Collaborate with HRIS or IT teams to optimize digital performance management tools and platforms, ensuring usability and data integrity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in HR or consulting roles with a strong focus on performance management.
• Experience in contributing to the design and implementation of performance frameworks in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong knowledge of performance management methodologies (e.g., OKRs, SMART goals, 9-box, balanced scorecard).
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in HRIS and performance management tools (Workday).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical Capability
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication & Facilitation
• Adaptability
• Integrity and Confidentiality

Skills

• Business Requirements Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Data Compilation
• Data Interpretations
• Data Management
• Evaluating Information
• Executing Plans
• HR Employee Relations
• Human Capital Management Systems
• Nonprofit Law
• Oral Communications
• Policies & Procedures
• Regulatory Compliance Management

Competencies

• Business Insight
• Communicates Effectively
• Decision Quality
• Drives Engagement
• Ensures Accountability
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

21 September 2026 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question. The Old Mutual Story!