Talent & Organisational Development Manager

findojobs-za; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consulting firm in Gauteng seeks a Senior HR Project Manager to lead high-impact HR initiatives at the executive level. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape people strategy through data-driven insights and cross-functional leadership. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in HR and 8-10 years of HR experience, with a strong focus on project management. Excellent skills in PowerPoint, Excel, and HR governance are essential. Join us to drive transformative change in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in strategic project management.
• Proven experience working at Executive and Board level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver cross-functional HR projects from concept to execution.
• Develop project charters, budgets, timelines, and risk mitigation plans.
• Prepare high-quality HR packs and presentations for the Board.
• Drive HR Leadership Team meetings and align across HR Centres of Excellence.

Skills

Advanced PowerPoint

Advanced Excel

HRIS capability

Data visualisation (e.g., Power BI)

Strategic thinking

Strong commercial acumen

Executive-level storytelling

Strong project governance

Exceptional organisational ability

High-level stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

This role leads high-impact projects, partners with executive leadership, and ensures strong governance, alignment, and delivery across the HR portfolio.

You will influence decision‑making at the highest levels and play a critical role in shaping a future‑fit workforce.

This role offers the opportunity to shape people strategy at scale, influence at Board level, and lead transformation in a dynamic and essential industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver cross‑functional HR projects from concept to execution (including HRIS, EVP, and workforce planning).
• Develop project charters, governance frameworks, budgets, timelines, and risk mitigation plans.
• Track progress and report on KPIs and milestones.
• Prepare and coordinate high‑quality HR packs and presentations for the Board and Board sub‑committees.
• Translate complex HR data into clear, compelling executive insights.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and strategic relevance of all Board‑facing material.
• Drive HR Leadership Team meetings, including agenda setting, documentation, and action tracking.
• Enable alignment across HR Centres of Excellence and Business Partners.
• Lead organisational change initiatives linked to culture, restructuring, and capability building.
• Partner with senior leadership to embed change and measure business impact.
• Support the optimisation and implementation of digital HR tools and platforms.
• Use data analytics to inform people decisions and measure project ROI.
• Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation, BBBEE, and industry regulations.
• Support audit preparation, risk reviews, and governance reporting.
• Build strong relationships with executives, unions, consultants, and key partners.
• Drive transparent, structured communication across all organisational levels.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) and bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8‑10 years progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in strategic project or programme management.
• Proven experience working at Executive and Board level.
• Project Management certification advantageous; postgraduate qualification in HR, Strategy, or Business Leadership advantageous.
• Exposure to FMCG or manufacturing environments preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced PowerPoint, Excel, and HRIS capability.
• Solid understanding of South African labour legislation and HR governance.
• Experience with data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Strategic thinking with strong commercial acumen.
• Executive‑level storytelling and presentation skills.
• Strong project and programme governance.
• Exceptional organisational, planning, and coordination ability.
• High‑level influencing and stakeholder engagement.
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment.

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful.