Px Country Lead & People Business Enabler

Evolution; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial company is seeking a PX Country Lead in Boksburg, Gauteng. This role focuses on improving organizational capability through effective people strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HR, strong leadership skills, and a strategic mindset. Competencies in organizational design and change management are essential. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, along with a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Comprehensive occupational health care

Extensive insurance benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an HR professional.
• Deep understanding of team dynamics.
• Ability to navigate a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the People Agenda.
• Coach leaders to enhance their impact.
• Lead people-centered change initiatives.

Skills

Organizational design

Change management

Leadership development

Data-driven decision-making

People analytics tools

Matrix organization navigation

Education

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

People analytics tools

Job description

PX Country Lead – People Business Enabler

Location: Boksburg, Gauteng

Salary: R1200000 - R2400000

Company: SKF Group

Posted today

Job Description

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

We are looking for a PX Country Lead & People Business Enabler, playing a key role in our Industrial business in Boksburg, South Africa.

SKF South Africa is represented by 200 employees in the Industrial Market Sales Unit in Jet Park, Boksburg and Gauteng.

At SKF South Africa, we lead change. 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 is for the innovator, the strategist, the trusted advisor who thrives at the intersection of people, performance, and purpose.

Responsibilities

• 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, including growth plans, talent management, and succession planning
• Coach and challenge leaders to scale their impact
• Design and deliver high-impact leadership development programs
• Strengthen team dynamics through targeted interventions and offsites
• 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
• 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 focus on retention and compliance with a safe, inclusive, and healthy environment as outlined in our Code of Conduct and Values (Collaboration, Curiosity, Courage, Care)

Your Profile

• A master’s or bachelor’s degree in HR (PX) or related field, plus extensive experience as an HR (PX) professional
• Extensive experience in organizational design, change management, and leadership development, with 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
• Ability to navigate a matrix organization, establish effective working relations, and coordinate shared commitments, with facilitation and coaching skills
• Positive attitude, integrity, and a practical mindset for solving problems while ensuring 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 (meritorious)

SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment and believes a diverse workforce is essential for continued success. We focus on 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 a competitive 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. We cannot accept applications via e-mail due to GDPR.

Is this you?

If you\'re keen on 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.

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