Job Description

The Focus Group Sandton, South Africa 27 January 2026 Mid / Senior 1000 - 10000 Contract Cost to Company 5 years - 7 years Skills Analytics Business Intelligence Employment Equity Management Human Resources Implementation Interviewing Management Consulting Metrics Organization Development Talent Acquisition Industries Banking Financial Services

Job Purpose

To partner with HR teams in delivering end-to-end HR initiatives within a dynamic Corporate and Investment Banking environment. This role requires strategic thinking, project management expertise, organisational development, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while driving operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities

Work with Heads of HR and Specialist Heads to:

Deliver and recommend improvements for business effectiveness and HR transformation.

Drive organisational change initiatives and cultural transformation programmes.

Analyse HR processes and culture survey feedback to enhance efficiency and staff engagement and experience.

Recommend and implement improvements to HR systems and processes for added value.

Build credibility with senior leadership through accurate insights and advisory support.

Deliver new or enhanced operational processes by demonstrating business benefits.

Collaborate with HR leadership and business stakeholders to design and implement HR-driven initiatives aligned to business strategy.

Provide advisory and consulting support on organisational effectiveness, workforce planning, and transformation projects.

Support execution of strategic HR projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.

Facilitate change management initiatives and drive cultural transformation programmes.

Support talent management, performance management, and diversity objectives across the business.

Prepare insights, reports, and recommendations.

Monitor and track implementation, quality, and delivery of projects within set timelines by monitoring progress against the project plan.

Ensure clarity of expectations to meet business objectives by allocating deliverables and engaging within the HR team.

Essential Qualifications (NQF Level)

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field (NQF Level 7).

Minimum Experience Level

5 years HR experience, including at least 3 years in a management consulting or advisory role.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

Management consulting skills

Project management skills

Organisational development

Business writing skills

Business administration and management

Business metrics applied to the HR function

Communication and presentation skills

Knowledge of HR processes, organisational design, and transformation frameworks

Business metrics applied to the HR function

Employment Equity / DTI plans / labour legislation

Human Resources systems

Interviewing techniques

Oral and written communication techniques

Personnel recruitment

Personnel selection

Principles of project management

Remuneration policies and principles

Selection and hiring laws

Behavioural Competencies

Adaptability

Building Partnerships

Planning and Organising

Driving Execution

Earning Trust

Facilitating Change

Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

Communication