Human Capital Consultant at Unitrans

Job Advert Summary


Provide expert advisory, tactical and operational HC support in the implementation of HC strategies and solutions aligned with the business units objectives. The role supports frontline managers and employees at sites or clusters, ensuring effective HC service delivery, implementation of workforce initiatives, drives employee engagement and enables supervisors and senior leaders to effectively manage the workforce.
The HC consultant partners with line management to embed best practice in talent management, organisational development, performance, culture and compliance with labour practices and HR policies.


Minimum Requirements

Skills / Experience


A Bachelor's Degree (minimum 3 years) at NQF Level 7 is essential, with a specialisation in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Management Sciences, or a related discipline.


The qualification must provide a solid grounding in:


Human resource management principles
Labour relations and employment legislation
Organisational behaviour and workforce management
Business and management fundamentals
Professional registration with the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) as a Human Resource Professional (HRP) is advantageous
Up to 4 years' relevant Human Resources experience in a generalist or operational HR role, preferably within a medium to large, decentralised organisation.
Experience must include hands-on exposure across the end-to-end HR value chain, with a strong operational focus


Competencies


Business acumen: Understands the business context and uses this knowledge to influence HC decisions
Consulting Skills: Strong interpersonal, advisory, and influencing skills at various levels.
Change Agility: Ability to support and drive change initiatives.
Analytical Thinking: Uses data to identify trends, measure impact, and drive decisions.
Relationship Management: Builds trust and strong working relationships with internal stakeholders.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills; capable of articulating complex information clearly.
Execution Focus: Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within set timelines.
End to end management and coordination of HC value chain initiatives
Labour Law and Policy Advisory ER/IR Process
Operational Agility


Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

HC Advisory and Implementation


Support the execution of divisional HC strategies aligned to organisational objectives
Partner with operational leaders to translate HC strategies into practical, site-level actions
Provide guidance on workforce planning, organisational design, and talent optimisation


Talent Acquisition and Onboarding


Coordinate and execute end-to-end recruitment and selection processes
Partner with line managers on role requirements and hiring decisions
Manage onboarding processes and ensure alignment to approved HC practices
Support Employment Equity objectives through inclusive recruitment


Talent Management and Workforce Planning


Facilitate workforce planning processes aligned to business requirements
Support talent reviews and succession planning activities
Contribute to the development and retention of high-potential employees


Performance, Engagement and Culture


Drive the implementation of performance management processes and coach managers accordingly
Support engagement, culture, and EVP initiatives at site level
Analyse engagement data and support action planning to improve employee experience


Organisational Effectiveness and Change


Support organisational design, job profiling, and change initiatives
Assist with restructuring and implementation of business transformation initiatives
Contribute to the development of job profiles and competency frameworks


Employee Relations and Compliance


Provide advisory support on labour relations in line with legislation and company policy
Coordinate and support disciplinary processes, grievances, and poor performance management
Support union engagements and ensure procedural compliance in all ER/IR matters
Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of ER/IR cases


HC Operations and Reporting


Manage HC processes including onboarding, offboarding, and employee records
Liaise with Shared Services and Payroll to resolve employee-related matters
Monitor workforce trends (e.g. absenteeism, turnover) and provide insights to leadership
Prepare and maintain regular HC reports and ensure data accuracy


Closing Date


2026/07/10