Human Capital Manager

About the Financial Planning Institute (FPI)

The FPI is a respected non-profit professional body dedicated to advancing and upholding the standards of financial planning in South Africa. As a SAQA-recognised professional body, our work supports thousands of members, corporate and educational partners, and learners nationwide. We are a lean, mission-driven organisation that values accountability, ethical conduct, and a culture of service excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on, compliance-savvy, and people-centred Human Capital Manager to manage FPI's HR function. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and serving on MANCO, this role provides an exceptional opportunity to shape culture, ensure governance integrity, and build organisational capability within a professional, purpose-driven environment.

The Human Capital Manager will ensure that FPI remains fully compliant with South African labour legislation while fostering a fair, transparent, and high-performance workplace. This is a middle management role, perfect for an experienced HR generalist who thrives in smaller, agile teams and takes full ownership of delivery.

Key Focus Areas

Governance & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with BCEA, LRA, EE, OHS, Skills Development Act, COIDA, and SARS. Lead statutory submissions (EEA, WSP/ATR, IRP5) and manage relationships with INSETA and the Department of Labour.

Employee Relations & Culture:

• Advise management on fair, lawful HR practice; handle disciplinary, grievance, and incapacity processes; and represent FPI at the CCMA when required. Foster a constructive, values-based culture that protects both the organisation and its people.

Recruitment & Onboarding:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and induction, ensuring fairness, merit, and alignment with FPI's strategic needs.

Learning, Capability & Succession:

• Build learning and development plans, manage INSETA reporting, and maintain succession matrices for critical roles.

Performance & Reward:

• Run annual performance and remuneration cycles, linking individual outcomes to organisational KPIs and governance principles.

Wellness, Inclusion & Engagement:

• Drive wellness and inclusion programmes that support productivity, resilience, and ethical engagement.

HR Operations & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate HR data, dashboards, and reports for MANCO and EXCO; prepare evidence for audits; and manage HR budgets responsibly.

What We're Looking For
Minimum Qualifications

• A three-year Bachelor's degree (NQF 7) in Human Resource Management or Industrial / Organisational Psychology.
• Sound understanding of South African labour legislation and the ability to interpret and apply it in a practical, compliant manner.
• Demonstrated experience implementing HR policy and governance frameworks in a professional or regulated environment.

Preferred / Advantageous

• Postgraduate qualification (NQF 8 or above) in Labour Law, Industrial Relations, or HR Management.
• LLB (with proven end-to-end HR management experience).
• Postgraduate Diploma or Master's in Management Practice, Organisational Development, or Business Administration.
• Professional registration with a recognised body (e.g. SABPP, IPM, SIOPSA).
• Completion of an accredited Leadership Development Programme.

Experience Requirements

• 5–7 years' progressive HR generalist experience, including at least 3 years in a management or standalone HR leadership role with full accountability for compliance, employee relations, and people capability.
• Proven experience in statutory reporting (EEA, WSP/ATR, COIDA, SARS IRP5) and liaison with INSETA and regulators.
• Demonstrated ability to manage disciplinary, grievance, and incapacity cases, including representation at CCMA.
• Familiarity with payroll oversight, remuneration governance, and cost control in collaboration with Finance.
• Experience implementing learning and succession programmes aligned with strategy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams, Power BI, etc.) and cloud-based HR systems (PaySpace, Sage, or Simple Pay).

Why Join FPI

• Be part of a respected professional body shaping the standards of financial planning in South Africa.
• Work in a values-driven organisation where integrity, professionalism, and diligence are not just words but daily practice.
• Enjoy meaningful scope to design, lead, and improve HR systems end-to-end, not just maintain them.
• Engage directly with MANCO and EXCO, contributing to FPI's long-term strategic success.

Remuneration & Benefits

• R40 000 – R65 000 CTC per month
  , commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• 15% employer contribution to the Provident Fund.
• Fixed company contribution toward employee medical aid.
• Annual leave, professional development support, and membership in a values-driven, collaborative culture.

(The total package reflects both the scope of the position and the experience required. Offers will be made within the stated range, based on proven capability and alignment to the role.)

How to Apply

If you are a hands-on HR professional who values compliance, culture, and professional excellence and you want to make a measurable difference in a purpose-driven organisation, we'd like to hear from you.

Submit your CV and a short motivation highlighting:

1. Your experience managing full HR compliance (EEA/WSP/ATR/COIDA).
2. Your track record in employee relations or CCMA representation.
3. How you've built or implemented HR systems or policies that strengthened culture and governance.

Applications close
27 October 2025
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