Strategic People Partner

Job description Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World. We appoint people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve the banking industry. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do – it takes a talented team, commitment, and dedication to build a brand that we are proud of and that our clients trust. Who We Are We are a bank, but we're more than that too. We believe that banking is about people and that there's a simpler way to bank, and that by helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better. Why Choose Us At Capitec, we offer our best by being a CEO in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy and take Ownership. And to support people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every member of our team value by encouraging their involvement in our organisation, creating cohesive teams, and providing growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each Capitec person feels known, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow. Main Purpose Join Us as a Strategic People Partner in Stellenbosch or Sandton. Are you ready to shape the future of people strategy in a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation? We're looking for a visionary Strategic People Partner to join our team in Stellenbosch, where innovation meets impact. As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you'll co-create and deliver bespoke people strategies that inspire, empower, and elevate our workforce. This is your opportunity to drive transformation, influence culture, and lead change across diverse business units. What You'll Do Partner with executives to design and implement people plans that unlock performance and potential. Lead strategic HR initiatives in collaboration with Centres of Excellence (CoEs). Champion transformation projects including DEI, employee experience, and organisational design. Provide expert guidance on talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, and more. Be the go-to consultant for complex people matters, driving solutions that make a real difference. What You Bring A relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Commerce, or Industrial / Organisational Psychology. Ideally, a postgraduate degree and professional registration with HPCSA. 8+ years' experience as a strategic HR partner at senior management level. Proven HR generalist expertise within a similar environment. Deep knowledge of HR systems, governance, and labour legislation. Exceptional skills and proven delivery in strategic thinking, relationship management, and influencing. Why You'll Love It Here Work alongside passionate leaders who value your expertise. Make a tangible impact on business performance and employee wellbeing. Thrive in a culture that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. Apply Now Ready to lead with purpose and partner for impact? Apply now and be part of a team that's redefining the future of work. We would expect that you have developed your ability to act strategically and tactically to achieve outstanding results. We are looking for an "energy-giver," someone who is emotionally connected to the business to feel the pulse of the organization even before results are published. If you are interested in being part of this dynamic team, on a mission to build the best bank in the world through unlocking the potential of its people, please apply. We would love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr