Job Description

Who are we?

The Sanlam Retail Affluent business (SRA) is dedicated to empower South Africans in the middle- and upper-income segments to be financially confident, secure and prosperous. With deep client understanding and a focus on excellence in technology, client and intermediary experiences, SRA delivers financial solutions including comprehensive financial planning, life- and disability insurance, credit solutions, savings and investments, retirement and fiduciary services that can be accessed through various platforms.

What will you do?

Job Purpose:

This role is accountable for the execution of HR action plans for a large business unit, in support of business /divisional plans and in alignment with HR Governances. The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through others.

What will make you successful in this role?

Output/Core Tasks:

• Manages recruitment and appointment process for an allocated business area
• Facilitate and support management with human capital management process
• Facilitates HR calendar activities such as annual reviews, bonuses, performance management & development, e.tc.
• Execute business unit HR actions
• Aligns business unit HR needs to the broader HR strategy
• Measures and tracks progress against objectives set
• Provide a HR change management capability for the business
• Facilitate and support the business in the management of HR risks
• Serve as an HR intermediary between business, Centre of Excellence, and our HR support Services
• Guides and Advises staff and line management regarding HR policies and practices
• Manage the HR stream of business related projects
• Facilitate and execute transformational plans
• Monitors and influences cultural diversity
• Ensures targets are met

Role Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Post Degree qualification in Human Resource Management

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of HR principles and practices
• Knowledge of SAP HR system
• Knowledge of legislation (LRA, BCEA, EEA & FSC)
• OD Methodology

Experience:

• At least 6 years HR Practitioner/Generalist experience
• Experience as a HR Manager would be advantageous

Competencies:

• Influencing
• Business Acumen
• Decision Making
• Facilitating Change
• Gaining Commitment
• Planning & Organising
• Ownership
• Technical Knowledge

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Personal Attributes

Courage - Contributing through others

Manages complexity - Contributing through others

Ensures accountability - Contributing through others

Plans and aligns - Contributing through others

Build a successful career with us

We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters - Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others

Customer focus - Contributing through others

Drives results - Contributing through others

Being resilient - Contributing through others

Collaborates - Contributing through others

Turnaround time

Should you not hear from us 4 weeks after the closing date (10 September 2023), please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Appointments will be made in line with the company's transformation plan.

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

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