Head: Talent Management

Recruiter:

wePlace

Job Ref:

JHB000865/AS

Date posted:

Friday, August 15, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Our client, a leading Financial Institution is looking for a Head of Talent Management to join their team.

POSITION INFO:

Job Purpose
To design, develop and deliver Talent Management, Performance Management, L&D & DEIB inclusive of Employment Equity architecture and best practice solutions which will enable delivery of company objectives in Driving the HR Strategy.

Minimum Qualification

B Com Degree Business Management/ HR
Honours Degree in Business Management/ HR
Registration with SABPP and/or IPM would be advantageous

Minimum Experience

8- 10 years of experience as a Head of /Talent HR / Learning and Development/ Employment Equity/Performance Management with proven exposure and experience at a Senior Level

Knowledge and Skills required

Sound knowledge of HR legislation, policies, and procedures.
Basic software applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Internet, Email)
Human Resources Information Systems
Performance Management
Administrative procedures and systems
Job evaluation
Salary benchmarking
Remuneration
Business terms and definitions
Business writing
Capacity planning
Change management
Client service strategies
Communication strategies
Research methodology
Resource allocation principles

Key Performance Area (KPA)
Results Delivery

Contribute to the overall HR business Strategy to ensure delivery of focus areas for the year
Deliver on the Annual Talent Management Strategy to ensure success of company objectives.
Manage the allocated budget for Talent, L and D and JEF Bursaries of about R28m (combined) within agreed parameters by tracking monthly.
Plan and implement resources in a cost-effective manner while still meeting timelines and standards.
Support and act as advisor to HR, employees and line management on all people development solutions to enable business performance.
Design, conceptualise methodology, establish talent practices and provide guidance that enables identification, development and retention of required talent to enhance competitiveness

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