Senior HR Consultant

People Dimension; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established HR consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior HR Consultant in Pretoria. This in-office role involves consulting clients on Employment Equity, conducting HR audits, and providing strategic HR solutions. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of consulting experience, strong knowledge of South African laws, and a relevant HR degree. The position offers opportunities for growth and involves occasional travel to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years general HR consulting experience in a similar environment.
• Sound knowledge of HR Administration and relevant South African laws.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Consulting with clients on Employment Equity and related services.
• Perform HR audits and assist with statistical data compilation.
• Support clients in HR system evaluation and selection.

Skills

HR Administration

Knowledge of South African laws

Performance management

Succession planning

Analytical thinking

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification (HR Degree preferable, NQF Level 6 or higher)

Additional HR related qualifications

Job description

A well‑established HR consultancy based in Pretoria is looking for an experienced Senior HR Consultant to join their team. This is an in‑office position and requires occasional travel.

Employment Equity Services & Consultancy

• Consulting with clients on EEA’s
• Assist clients with EE Analysis and Drafting of EE Plans.
• Compiling statistical data for online EE reporting purposes.
• EEA Reporting preparation for approval by client.
• EEA online submission.
• Perform EE and HR audits.
• Assist clients with Career Planning, Succession Planning and Transformation requirements.
• Identify skills gaps and provide solutions to clients.

Learning Related Services & Consultancy

• Consulting clients on WSP & ATR compliance processes.
• ATR/WSP capturing and submission.
• Perform Training needs Analysis and Skills audits.
• Assist clients with Career Planning, Succession Planning and Transformation requirements.
• Identify skills gaps and provide solutions to clients.
• Co‑ordinate meetings of various committees.
• SETA liaison.
• Administrative support and updating of records on the HR Server.
• Communication to clients on progress.

Labour Law (incl IR) Related Services & Consultancy

• Development and Review of HR related policies to govern good behaviour and compliance.
• Perform disciplinary hearings.
• Represent cases at CCMA.
• Support legal practitioners in Labour court cases.
• Communication to clients on progress.

HR Systems and Related Consultancy Services

• Participate and support finding a feasible HR system.
• Evaluate HR system technology and functionality.
• Negotiate and finalise a typical partnership agreement.
• Evaluate and investigate the use of AI applications in HR service delivery.
• Develop consultancy services structured around the HR system and AI apps.

Reporting and Audit Readiness

• Generation of reports for the purpose of internal, external and client compliance reporting.
• Quality management of all HR related systems.

Deliver Customer Service (10%)

• Project Management / Deadline Driven
  • Partnering with the client to understand challenges and demands.
  • Careful planning, setting clear objectives and timeframes, and effectively prioritising tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Work closely with the HR team to offer required support and assistance in meeting deadlines and advising on delays or obstacles.
• Proactive
  • Planning ahead to pre‑empt delays and obstacles.
  • Providing insight into projected/suggested deadlines for frameworks at the planning phase to ensure the Portfolio Manager and Principal Consultant integrate deadlines into the overall project plan.
• Constantly communicate own progress to the CEO.
• Offer input and advice on areas of expertise as and when required.
• Take a mature, professional approach to conflict that may arise with clients or colleagues.

Governance and Rule Following (8%)

• Advise and assist clients on relevant legislation and frameworks:
  • WSP
  • ATR
  • Employment Equity
  • Labour Law
• Plan, schedule and forecast own workload with reference to peak times.
• Accurately interpret and apply various legislative and framework requirements to clients’ specific circumstances.

Working with Others (8%)

• Effectively build relationships with clients and staff.
• Quickly establish rapport with others, comfortable working at all levels.
• Value teamwork and positively contribute to overall team goals and objectives.
• Employ excellent negotiation skills when interacting with service providers and clients.
• Read clients accurately and adapt approach where necessary.
• Manage conflict in a calm, mature and professional manner using facts to convince others.

Analyse and Solve Problems (8%)

• Analytical Thinking
  • Break down problems into smaller pieces and find solutions.
  • Work closely with clients and colleagues on various problems, providing input and solutions.
  • Undertake research where necessary to find sustainable solutions.
• Numerical Reasoning
  • Excellent ability to interpret numerical and financial data.
• Attention to Detail
  • Ensure every aspect of a problem/task/project is addressed by checking and monitoring performance, not overlooking small but important aspects.
• Organisational Skills
  • Ensure all aspects of a task are considered during the planning phase.
  • Advise the Portfolio Manager and Principal Consultant of required resources in a timely manner.
  • Monitor progress and communicate obstacles, delays or problems to the Portfolio Manager or Principal Consultant.

Remain Composed and Resilient (8%)

• Perseverance
  • Stay focused and persistent, remaining flexible while driving towards goals.
• Resilient
  • Recover quickly from setbacks and motivate colleagues.
• Sustainable and Consistent Approach
  • Maintain sustainable work/life balance and inform the Principal Consultant or Portfolio Manager if pace becomes unsustainable.
• Consistent
  • Approach clients, colleagues and responsibilities logically, based on a systems approach.

Communicate Clearly (8%)

• Report Writing
  • Write clear, concise, and easily understandable reports.
  • Review own reports to ensure the highest standard.
• Communicate in a professional and constructive manner to clients and colleagues.
• Use MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to present client related results clearly and reliably.
• Use standard company report templates as a basis for communication.
• Listen actively and attentively.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Formal Qualifications & Skills

• Relevant tertiary qualification (HR Degree preferable, NQF Level 6 or higher)
• Additional HR related qualifications and training will be advantageous.
• 5‑8 years general HR consulting experience in a similar environment.

Skills

• Sound knowledge of HR Administration.
• Sound knowledge of South African laws and regulations, within the SA context:
  • Skills Development Act (incl QCTO, SETAs, Skills Funding options, WSP and ATR Processes, etc.)
  • Labour Law (incl disciplinary procedures, CCMA, etc.)
  • Employment Equity Act (incl EE compliance)
• Sound understanding of specialist HR processes and methodologies (incl performance management, succession planning, etc.)
• High level understanding of B‑BBEE Code of Conduct.

Competencies

• Develop and Apply Technical Skills and Expertise.
• Apply strong principles in Governance and Rule Following.
• Deliver Customer Services.
• Analyse and solve problems.
• Remain Composed and Resilient.
• Work with others.
• Communicate Clearly.
• Strong entrepreneurial flair with the ability to analyse risk and accept calculated risks.

Other

• Own vehicle.
• Valid Code B Driver’s Licence.

Package & Remuneration

Market related.