PX Country Lead & People Business Enabler

Evolution; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial company in Boksburg is looking for a PX Country Lead & People Business Enabler to drive HR strategic initiatives and support leaders. You will lead transformation efforts and enhance organizational capabilities. Candidates should hold a relevant HR degree and have extensive HR experience, including change management and leadership development.

Benefits

Comprehensive occupational health care

Extensive insurance

Qualifications

• Detailed experience in Human Resources (PX).
• Good understanding of South African labor law.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the People Agenda to fuel agility and efficiency.
• Coach and challenge leaders to scale their impact.
• Lead people-centered change in complex transformation initiatives.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Extensive HR experience

Change management

Leadership development

Positive attitude

People analytics

Education

Master's or bachelor's degree in HR

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in implementing and managing changes to improve organizational capability and efficiency? Would you describe yourself as pragmatic, engaged and motivated? Then this could be your next job!

Take the Next Step in Your HR (PX) Career! We are looking for a

PX Country Lead & People Business Enabler

playing a key role in our Industrial business in Boksburg, South Africa.

SKF in South Africa is represented by 200 employees in the Industrial Market Sales Unit in Jet Park Boksburg and Gauteng. Learn more about us by visiting .

At SKF South Africa we don’t just adapt to change we lead it. We’re on an exciting journey of transformation and we’re looking for an HR Business Partner with a sharp mind, strategic heart and motivated spirit to join us in building the organization of tomorrow. This isn’t your typical HR – it is for the innovator, the strategist, the trusted advisor who thrives at the intersection of people, performance and purpose.

Responsibilities

As a strategic partner to our leaders you’ll be the driving force behind :

• Organizational Development – Define and implement the People Agenda by analyzing, designing and implementing structures that fuel agility, efficiency and growth; facilitate org design and workforce planning that align with strategic goals as growth plan, talent management, succession planning.
• Leadership & Team Development – Coach and challenge leaders to scale their impact; design and deliver high-impact leadership development programs; strengthen team dynamics through targeted interventions and offsites.
• Change Management & Transformation – Lead people-centered change in complex transformation initiatives; develop strategies to ensure change is sustainable, scalable and engaging; build readiness, resilience and alignment across teams.
• HR Strategy & Business Partnership – Act as a thought partner to senior leaders on culture, talent and capability; use data to diagnose challenges and co-create solutions; coordinate alignment between business priorities and people strategies; encourage initiatives designed to elevate the company as an attractive place for employees with a focus on retention and compliance with a safe, inclusive and healthy environment as outlined in our Code of Conduct and according to our company Values (Collaboration, Curiosity, Courage, Care).

You will have overall responsibility for all local PX activities in SKF South Africa in close collaboration with the Country Manager and PX Community. You’ll be part of the local management team and an integral member of our global PX community.

Your Profile

Thriving in this role requires detailed experience in Human Resources (PX) in addition to a deep insight into business priorities and people experiences. You should also have :

• A master’s or bachelor’s degree in HR (PX) or related field along with extensive working experience as an HR (PX) professional.
• Extensive experience in organizational design, change management and leadership development along with a deep understanding of team dynamics and systemic thinking.
• Hands-on experience with transformation projects (M&A, agile shifts, culture change, etc.).
• A strategic mindset with a bias for action, creativity and influence.
• Good understanding of South African labor law.
• The ability to navigate a matrix organization, establishing effective working relations and coordinating shared commitments with effective facilitation and coaching skills.
• Positive attitude, integrity and a practical mindset for solving problems by bridging simplicity with compliance to regulations and policies.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience using people analytics tools to promote data-driven decision-making and digital transformation will be considered as meritorious.

SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore we only focus on your experience, skills and potential. Come as you are, just be yourself. #weareSKF

What we offer

In addition to a meaningful job and great colleagues in an international setting we offer you a good package of compensation and benefits including comprehensive occupational health care and extensive insurance.

Additional information

This position will be located in Boksburg. Local contract. You will report to the PBE Manager Sales Services & Industries & SBPE.

For information on the recruitment process you can contact Simona Collino, Recruitment Expert EMEA. Please note that we can’t accept applications via e-mail due to GDPR.

At SKF we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the recruiter.

Is this you

If you’re keen on the idea of helping teams and leaders unlock their potential and want to play a key role in an evolving transforming organization we want to meet you!

Please send your application and CV in English by September 26, 2025.

Key Skills

Administrative Skills, Facilities Management, Biotechnology, Creative Production, Design And Estimation, Architecture

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1