Talent and Performance Practitioner

Part of nGAGE Talent Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Part of nGAGE Talent Limited is seeking an experienced Talent and Performance Practitioner in Johannesburg to lead performance management, talent reviews and succession planning. The role will also drive employee development, culture, engagement and learning initiatives.

The ideal candidate will coordinate HR projects, support leadership development and ensure accurate records and reporting. Strong analytical and facilitation skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant tertiary qualification in HR, Industrial Psychology, Organisational Development or related field.
• Experience coordinating performance management and talent management processes.
• Strong analytical, reporting, facilitation and project coordination skills.
• Excellent communication, planning and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the annual performance management cycle including planning, reviews, reporting and system support.
• Support talent reviews, succession planning, successor identification and readiness assessments.
• Analyse performance and talent data, identify trends and prepare management reports.
• Coordinate employee development initiatives including coaching, mentoring and career development.
• Support organisational development, culture, employee engagement and change initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions and talent discussions.
• Coordinate HR projects, monitor deliverables and maintain documentation and records.
• Maintain job profiles and support continuous improvement of HR processes and systems.

Skills

Performance management

Talent management

Succession planning

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation

Project coordination

Training/workshops

Documentation

Organisational development

Education

HR/Industrial Psychology/Organisational Development degree

Job description

Are you an HR professional passionate about developing talent, strengthening organisational performance and building future leadership pipelines?

We are seeking an experienced Talent and Performance Practitioner to coordinate and support performance management, talent management and succession planning initiatives. The successful candidate will also contribute to employee development, organisational culture, engagement and learning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the annual performance management cycle, including planning, reviews, reporting and system support.
• Support talent reviews, succession planning, successor identification and readiness assessments.
• Analyse performance and talent data, identify trends and prepare management reports.
• Coordinate employee development initiatives, including coaching, mentoring and career development.
• Support organisational development, culture, employee engagement and change initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions and talent discussions.
• Coordinate HR projects, monitor deliverables and maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Maintain job profiles and support continuous improvement of HR processes and systems.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 and a relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Organisational Development or a related field.
• At least 5 years' relevant experience in HR, Organisational Development or a related discipline.
• Practical experience coordinating performance management and talent management processes.
• Experience supporting talent reviews and succession planning.
• Strong analytical, reporting, facilitation and project coordination skills.
• Excellent communication, planning, organisation and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Additional qualifications or certifications in talent management, performance management, coaching or facilitation will be advantageous.