Senior Professional Officer / Professional Officer ● REF NO: SPE 52/25

City of Cape Town; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 910,000 - 1,072,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in South Africa is seeking a Senior Professional Officer for its HRBP department. The role requires substantial experience in HR talent management and involves developing people management strategies, implementing workforce plans, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates must have a relevant B-Tech or First Degree and significant relevant HR experience.

Qualifications

• 8 years’ relevant experience within HR, with at least 5 years in talent management.
• 3-5 years relevant HR experience, with at least 3 years in talent management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, guide, and advise departments on people management strategies and activities.
• Implement talent attraction, retention, and development strategies.
• Monitor, support, evaluate & report on IPM implementation.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Strong data analytical skills

Education

Relevant B-Tech or First Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The City of Cape Town is staffing its Office of the HRBP department by filling the following roles:

SENIOR PROFESSIONAL OFFICER: TCOE SALARY: R1 071 429 PER ANNUM

PROFESSIONAL OFFICER: BASIC SALARY: R532 737 PER ANNUM

HRBP Office Spatial Planning Environment & Urban Mobility

Spatial Planning and Environment / Urban Mobility Office of the HR Business Partner

Requirements for:

Senior Professional Officer – Office of the HR Business Partner:

• Directorate Spatial Planning and Environment (SPE); Directorate Urban Mobility (UMO)
• A relevant B-Tech or First Degree in Human Resources or related field
• 8 years’ relevant experience within HR, with at least 5 years in talent management
• Computer Literacy
• Valid Code 8 License

Requirements for:

Professional Officer – Office of the HR Business Partner:

• A relevant B-Tech or First Degree in Human Resources or related field
• 3-5 years relevant HR experience, with at least 3 years in talent management
• Strong data analytical skills
• Computer Literacy
• Valid Code 8 License

Key Performance Areas for Senior Professional Officer:

• Develop, guide, and advise departments on people management strategies and activities
• Implement talent attraction, retention, and development strategies
• Develop & implement strategic workforce plans
• Coordinate & implement training & development programs
• Monitor, support, evaluate & report on IPM implementation
• Assess, align & implement organizational design interventions
• Coordinate organizational development initiatives
• Develop & implement EE & diversity initiatives
• Manage employee relations and support employee wellness interventions
• Engage with internal & external stakeholders

Key Performance Areas for Professional Officer:

• Assist in developing and advising on people management strategies
• Support talent attraction, retention, and development initiatives
• Assist in developing & implementing strategic workforce plans
• Coordinate & support training & development programs
• Monitor & report on IPM implementation
• Assist with organizational design and development initiatives
• Support EE & diversity initiatives
• Manage employee relations and wellness interventions
• Engage with stakeholders

Application Process:

Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.

By submitting your application, you consent to the use of your personal information for recruitment purposes. You may be required to undergo criminal, security, personal verification, and lifestyle audits during the process and employment.

Closing date: 13 August 2025

• Quote the reference number in all communications.
• Certified copies of qualifications available upon request.
• Supporting documents will not be returned.
• Applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
• Visit our website at www.capetown.gov.za/careers.
• No late applications will be considered.
• If no notification is received within three months, consider your application unsuccessful.