Key Purpose :
To support line managers within the Eastern Cape Service Team in the delivery of all HR services, and to ensure alignment with and implementation of central Discovery People initiatives.
Key Outputs:
The successful applicant will report to the Regional General Manager of the Eastern Cape Service Team.
The successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to the following job functions:
Recruitment and Selection
Align and translate recruitment strategies and policies to meet business needs.
Ensure talent acquisition processes attract and retain high-caliber candidates aligned with organisational goals.
Transformation and Employment Equity
Drive and coordinate the implementation of the Employment Equity strategy.
Integrate equity initiatives with other HR processes to ensure alignment with overall business strategy.
Ensure running the Diversity and Inclusion Committee Meetings
Draft motivations for EE steerco in collaboration with line leaders.
Performance Management
Support leaders with performance management process across the business.
Support leaders in setting objectives, conducting reviews, and driving continuous improvement.
Talent Management
Develop, facilitate and implement Talent Management Reviews and leadership development strategies, plans, and tools.
Ensure succession planning and career development initiatives are embedded throughout the business.
Organisational Development
Lead sustainable organisational improvement initiatives focusing on culture, climate, morale, and performance.
Promote continuous improvement and employee engagement programs based on the gaps identified in business.
Change Management
Facilitate and coordinate strategic change management initiatives and internal communication to support business transformation.
Ensure smooth adoption of new processes and structures.
Payroll Advisory
Provide guidance on basic payroll issues and participate in payroll management processes.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements.
Industrial Relations and Wellness
Manage employee and labor relations to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Ensure compliance with labor legislation and resolve disputes effectively with the support of the IR team
Manage employee wellbeing matters and group risk partnership.
Project Management
Plan and execute HR-related projects to support strategic objectives.
Monitor progress, manage risks, and deliver outcomes within agreed timelines.
Tracking and Reporting
Develop and maintain reports to track key metrics across various areas and report back to leadership on a monthly basis
Provide accurate, timely data and insights to support decision-making and compliance requirements.
Competencies:
The successful candidate must demonstrate the following competencies:
Role Specific Behaviours
Ensures accountability.
Action oriented
Manages ambiguity.
Attracts top talent.
Business insight
Collaborates
Communicates effectively.
Manages complexity.
Manages conflict.
Courage
Customer focus
Decision quality
Develops talent
Values differences
Directs work.
Drives engagement
Financial acumen
Global perspective
Cultivates innovation.
Interpersonal savvy
Builds networks.
Nimble learning
Organizational savvy
Persuades
Plans and aligns.
Being resilient
Resourcefulness
Drives results
Demonstrates self-awareness.
Self-development
Situational adaptability
Balances stakeholders
Strategic mindset
Builds effective teams.
Tech savvy
Instils trust.
Drives vision and purpose
Optimizes work processes
Education and Experience:
The following requirements are essential:
Matric
Human Resources Degree or Degree in Industrial Psychology
3 - 5 years HR Generalist within Discovery (Advantageous)
Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
Leadership experience