Performance Development Consultant

Recruiter:

The Working Earth

Job Ref:

TWE001899/LLO

Date posted:

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

700000 Annually

SUMMARY:
A JSE-listed organisation based in Sandton is seeking an experienced Performance Development Consultant. The role is responsible for designing, embedding, and governing a robust performance management ecosystem that drives strategic alignment, performance differentiation, leadership capability, and sustainable high performance across multiple business units.

POSITION INFO:
Skills:

Postgraduate qualification in Organisational Psychology, Industrial Psychology, or a related field
Performance management framework design, governance, and optimisation
Goal setting, cascading, and performance alignment at group and divisional level
Performance ranking, calibration, and moderation facilitation
Senior leader coaching and performance conversation enablement
Performance analytics and insight-driven decision-making
Integration of wellbeing, resilience, and mental wellness into people practices
Strong facilitation, influence, and stakeholder management capability

Job description:

Design, implement, and continuously refine a group-wide performance management framework
Embed disciplined goal-setting and cascading aligned to strategic objectives
Facilitate performance calibration and moderation sessions with leadership teams
Drive fair and meaningful performance differentiation across the organisation
Build leadership capability in feedback, performance management, and underperformance management
Provide data-driven insights and recommendations on performance trends and risks
Integrate performance outcomes into talent development and succession planning
Embed wellness and resilience principles to support sustainable high performance
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on complex performance and people matters

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