Job Description

About Lesaka

Lesaka Technologies (Pty) Ltd is a South African financial technology group enabling financial inclusion through technology, innovation, and trusted partnerships. We serve millions of consumers and merchants across Southern Africa through our integrated financial and merchant solutions.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced

Human Capital Business Partner (HC BP)

to support the

Group Shared Services

division, which includes functions such as Finance, IT, Legal, Risk, and Compliance. This role partners closely with senior leaders to deliver strategic and operational human capital solutions that enable performance, efficiency, and employee engagement across these critical support areas.


The HC BP will play a key role in translating business priorities into people strategies, driving workforce planning, performance management, and talent development, while ensuring alignment with Group-wide Human Capital policies, governance, and transformation goals.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders within Group Shared Services, providing strategic guidance on people-related priorities and workforce planning. Drive the implementation of Group HC initiatives such as performance management, succession planning, employee engagement, and learning programs. Partner with managers to identify talent needs, manage career development, and strengthen team capability across functional areas. Manage employee relations matters, ensuring fair and compliant resolution in alignment with company policy and legislation. Collaborate with the HC Shared Services team to ensure efficient delivery of transactional services (payroll, HRIS, and data reporting). Interpret workforce data and metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improved performance and engagement. Contribute to the delivery of transformation, diversity, and inclusion initiatives within Group Shared Services. Provide guidance on organisational design, role alignment, and structural changes in partnership with business leadership. Ensure consistent application of HC policies and governance standards across the Group Shared Services portfolio.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or related field. Minimum of

8-10 years' experience

in Human Capital business partnering, preferably supporting shared services or corporate functions. Deep understanding of South African labour law, HR governance, and business partnering best practices. Proven experience influencing senior leaders and managing complex stakeholder relationships. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret workforce data and translate insights into actionable recommendations. Experience in organisational change, transformation, and capability building initiatives. Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite.

Competencies

Strategic business partnering Stakeholder influence and collaboration Analytical and data-driven thinking Integrity and sound judgment Problem-solving and initiative

If you are an experienced HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders to shape people strategy and drive performance in a fast-evolving, high-governance environment, we invite you to be part of Lesaka's mission to empower financial inclusion at scale