Manager: Strategic People Partner

Apply by: We're on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. To be part of the journey, follow the steps below: 1. To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please click here 2. Once you have completed the above finalize your application by clicking apply below. Purpose Statement To lead and develop a team of Strategic People Partners (SPPs) in delivering business-aligned people strategies, workforce plans, and change outcomes across a defined portfolio. The role translates enterprise-wide HR strategy into actionable, measurable plans that drive workforce productivity, cost efficiency, and cultural transformation. It ensures consistent consulting standards, builds leader capability, and embeds data-driven decision-making in collaboration with HR COEs, HR Operations, and People Insights. Experience Knowlegde/Experience: 8–10+ years progressive and transformational HR experience in a complex organisation(s). Of which at least 3 years as a generalist or strategic people partner to one or more dedicated client areas, supporting key clients at a senior management level within the organisation 3–5 years leading teams (ideally HRBP or SPP teams) in complex environments Must have proven experience in the building and maintaining of key client relationships at senior management and executive level within an organisation Proven experience in the leading, planning and managing of multiple change HR initiatives/tasks/processes/project deliverables across a dedicated client area/areas Experience in leading general HR processes and procedures as a business partner, including org design, ER/IR, performance management, career development reward governance, and transformation. Strong understanding and exposure to of HR systems, governance, and risk management Commercial and financial fluency General management practices and principles People management practices and principles Qualifications (Minimum) - Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or Industrial/Organisational Psychology Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred) - Honours Degree in Human Resources or Industrial/Organisational Psychology Knowledge Knowlegde/Experience: 8–10+ years progressive and transformational HR experience in a complex organisation(s). Of which at least 3 years as a generalist or strategic people partner to one or more dedicated client areas, supporting key clients at a senior management level within the organisation 3–5 years leading teams (ideally HRBP or SPP teams) in complex environments Must have proven experience in the building and maintaining of key client relationships at senior management and executive level within an organisation Proven experience in the leading, planning and managing of multiple change HR initiatives/tasks/processes/project deliverables across a dedicated client area/areas Experience in leading general HR processes and procedures as a business partner, including org design, ER/IR, performance management, career development reward governance, and transformation. Strong understanding and exposure to of HR systems, governance, and risk management Commercial and financial fluency General management practices and principles People management practices and principles Skills - Commercial Thinking Skills - Decision making skills - Facilitation Skills - Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills - Leadership Skills - Strategic Thinking Skills Conditions of Employment - Clear criminal and credit record Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.