Job Description

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HR Consultant - Talent Management will be responsible for the development and execution of a data-driven Talent Management Strategy that enhances employee experience, drives mobility and retention, and cultivates a high-performance culture aligned with organisational goals.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Education

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+ An Honours Degree in HR or equivalent (NQF 8).

Desirable Education

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+ Master's Degree in HR or equivalent (NQF 9)
+ Professional registration with SABPP ( level of HR Professional or higher).

Minimum Experience:


Minimum of 8-10 years progressive experience in Human A valid code 8 driver's

Desired Experience

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+ Proven experience in designing and implementing succession planning, career development frameworks, workforce planning, and EVP (Recognition & Rewards) strategies.
+ Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional talent initiatives and manage complex HR projects with measurable impact.
+ Knowledge of HRIS would be advantageous
+ Knowledge of SAP would be advantageous

Primary Duties

Develop and implement integrated talent management strategies and frameworks to drive mobility, retention, and a high-performance culture, including succession planning, workforce planning, and employee experience. Deliver talent management solutions aligned with an innovation-driven, risk-based strategy and 4IR workforce needs. Ensure client engagement and strategic alignment to foster a growth mindset and enable upskilling and reskilling initiatives. Design and implement enterprise-wide talent management initiatives to build a sustainable pipeline and ensure business continuity. Design talent management processes that enhance employee experience across the lifecycle--from acquisition to development--supporting organisational goals. Provide assurance and monitoring to ensure consistent and effective application of talent processes and systems. Mitigate talent risks by fostering an enabling environment that supports retention and long-term workforce sustainability. Lead ongoing projects and research within talent management to support evolving organisational objectives. Conduct research, talent analysis, and benchmarking of best practices, producing concept and position papers that build internal competencies and create strategic value. Develop an internal talent marketplace leveraging technology and automation to identify and mobilise internal talent for growth and agility.

Knowledge

Talent Management components and associated strategies Employee experience HRIS and data analysis techniques Financial management Project Management Good Administration Relevant legislation Advanced computer literacy and digital proficiency ISO 9001 or similar standards

Skills

Strategic thinking Data analysis Interpersonal and communication skills Conflict management skills Influencing skills Decision making skills Problem solving skills Planning and organising skills Customer focus Innovation Result Driven Change Management Building business partnership Facilitation Coaching and Mentoring Change management

Attitude

Customer-service orientation Positive attitude Integrity Confidentiality Attention to detail Quality orientated Adaptability Attention to detail

In making the final selection, consideration will be given to achieving Rand Water's Employment Equity Objectives.

OR

In evaluating prospective applicants and making the final selection, preference will be given to Females and/or People with Disability to give effect to Rand Water's Employment Equity Objectives.

Your appointment to this position is subject to serving a MAXIMUM probation period of up to 12 months,

based on a FLEXIBLE monthly probation evaluation process before confirmation of permanent employment in Rand Water.

Should you not receive correspondence from Rand Water within 30 days from the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Rand Water reserves the right not to make appointments to any of the advertised positions

at any stage