Job Description

Who are we?

MiWay is a direct financial services company. We are passionate about service excellence, convenience and offering our clients superior value products. Our Vision is to be a world-class direct financial services business that offers a complete array of services under one convenient umbrella - all managed online.We are positive that with the right people on board, we will continue to grow and give our clients the freedom to do things their way - free from worry and most importantly at peace with all the "what-ifs" of the world. Company values that every employee subscribes to are: Energy, Freedom, Accountability and Attitude. The ideal candidate is one who has the courage to be bold and subscribes to MiWay's core values! Do you have a positive attitude, love a challenge, treat your colleagues with respect and look for solutions, not problems? If yes, then MiWay is the place for you!

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 five business clusters - Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.
Role description

The Junior Human Resources Business Partner will provide Human Resource support to assigned business units and be instrumental in facilitating and implementing agreed deliverables. These business deliverables will be aligned to Human Resources' Strategy and Business Strategy, collaborating to develop and implement best practice HR programs, policies and systems that support the organisation's leaders and managers in managing their units and meeting their strategic priorities.

Key to the success of the Junior HRBP is the ability to develop a strategic partnership in their 'day to day' work within assigned portfolios. This comes from understanding the department or business key strategic challenges and providing HR intervention to help the leaders achieve their goals and create positive and productive workplaces.
, includes but will not be limited to

Recruitment & Induction

Assists management with the development of Job Profiles and Specifications Advertising of vacancies Short listing of CV's and conduct interviews in partnership with the relevant hiring manager Timeous induction and onboarding of new recruits

Administration and Reporting

Completes all letters, contracts, benefits documentation in an accurate and timely manner Provides regular and thorough HR reports to assigned business areas Payroll administration

Talent Management

Ensure all employees have a Personal Development Plan in place Assist with talent mapping and the talent alent review process in the Business Units Partner with Business on Talent retention strategies in the business unit. Conduct and analyze exit interviews.

Business Partnership

Develop a good understanding of the business with the aim of partnering at the right level and influence HR related decisions and people outcomes. Provide advice and guidance on HR matters to managers and employees across the business area on HR related matters and escalate where necessary Drive actions with the support of the relevant CoE and MiWay HR Leadership Refer employees to the Employee Assistance Program, when required Drive Employee wellness initiatives within the business unit.

Performance management

Assist Business Unit managers in the performance management process (contracting, appraisals, performance improvement plans etc) Continuous education regarding the performance management process

Culture and Engagement

Partner with business on rolling out change management interventions in the Business Unit Responsible for the execution of the culture and engagement survey in respect of participation, feedback to business, action planning Partner with business regarding Organisational Design and Development

Learning and Development

Assist Business Unit managers and Learning & Development (L&D) Department with discussions regarding work related and post graduate study aid as well as the placement of learners and graduates. Partner with Learning and Development to identify learning opportunities and interventions for the business unit.

Employee Relations

Provide sound advice to ensure the organisation complies to best practice and legislative issues Provide support to line managers in dealing with disciplinary, incapacity and grievance matters Act as the primary point of contact for managers and employees for policy and procedure. Deal with all appeals from disciplinary proceedings in line with the disciplinary code Pro-actively addressing training needs in consultation with relevant COE and MiWay HR Leadership

What will make you successful in this role?

Qualification:

Grade 12 / Standard 10 / NQF 4 Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Management/ Industrial Psychology/ relevant behavioural science Post graduate qualification will be beneficialMinimum Experience

Experience:

3 years+ HR Generalist experience including responsibilities in IR, performance management and stakeholder engagement. Previous insurance experience in an HR role will be beneficial

Competencies Required

:

Self-starter, self-motivated and self-disciplined with a proven track record Collaborates - building partnerships and working collaboratively and inclusively with others to meet shared objectives Client focus - building strong client relationships and delivering client centric solutions Drives results - consistently seizing opportunities and achieving results even under tough circumstances Flexibility and adaptability - rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations Cultivates Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful Courage Manage complexity Ensures Accountability Plans and aligns Interpersonal savvy Stakeholder management

Knowledge and Skills

Human Resources Administrative Support
Strategic Human Resources Planning and Implementation
Change Management
HR Compliance
HR Best Practices

Personal Attributes

Interpersonal savvy - Contributing independently
Plans and aligns - Contributing independently
Ensures accountability - Contributing independently
Business insight - Contributing independently

Core Competencies

Being resilient - Contributing independently
Collaborates - Contributing independently
Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
Customer focus - Contributing independently
Drives results - Contributing independently

Turnaround time

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. Deadline to apply: 07 July 2025.

Our commitment to transformation

At MiWay we believe in cultivating a positive and dynamic working environment that gives you freedom and opportunity to succeed. MiWay is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This is what drives us to achieve a multicultural workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, reflective of the demographics of our society.