People Development & Compliance Specialist

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POSITION INFO:

Are you passionate about creating a high-performing, people-centred, and future-ready workplace? Omega Recruitments is searching for a dynamic People Development & Compliance Specialist to join a forward-thinking employer in Higher Education based in Sandton, Johannesburg.

This is a pivotal full-time management role that sits within a prestigious education and leadership environment, focused on developing people, driving compliance, and enhancing organisational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Learning & Development

• Partner with departmental heads to design competency frameworks.

• Build tailored learning pathways and manage a vibrant internal Training Hub.

• Oversee training delivery (online, blended, in-person), tracking impact and ROI.

Onboarding & Performance Enablement

• Drive structured onboarding processes and probation management.

• Support meaningful performance appraisals and career development discussions.

Employee Engagement & Wellness

• Roll out wellness programmes focused on physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

• Foster a psychologically safe, inclusive, and engaging culture.

• Serve as a confidential and trusted point of contact for employee concerns.

Statutory Compliance & Reporting

• Manage submissions for WSP, ATR (Services SETA), and Employment Equity (EEA2/EEA4).

• Administer compliance-related HRIS data and track training spend.

• Oversee BBBEE HR elements, including Skills Development and Management Control.

Youth Employment & Transformation

• Coordinate learnerships, internships, and YES programmes in line with BBBEE scorecard targets.

Minimum Requirements:

• Postgraduate degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, Organisational Development, or related field (preferred).

• 5–8 years of progressive HR experience focused on learning & development, compliance, and employee engagement.

• Certified Skills Development Facilitator (SDF).

• Proven experience with:

  • WSP and ATR submissions via the Services SETA.

  • EE reporting on the Department of Labour portal.

  • Competency-based training coordination.

  • Employment equity, BBBEE and HR statutory compliance.

  • Performance management, onboarding, and wellness programme implementation.

Skills & Attributes:

• People Management technical expertise across learning, performance, compliance, and reporting.

• Skilled in Excel, HRIS systems, data analysis, and budget management.

• Exceptional interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills.

• High emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, and a passion for people development.

• Ability to juggle multiple HR initiatives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

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