Senior Manager: HCM Strategic And Operational Support

Permanent2 days ago
Employment Information
Requirements
  • NQF level 7 in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or related field.
  • 8–10 years’ experience in Human Capital/HR.
  • 5 years in a senior/executive support or strategic role.
  • Strong understanding of performance management, change management, and governance frameworks.
  • Experience in managing large-scale HCM programmes and working with executive leadership.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
  • Knowledge of labour legislation, HCM governance, and compliance standards
  • Proficiency in HCM information systems and reporting tools.
Responsibilities

 

Strategic Support:

  • Support the HEAD HCM in the development, refinement, and execution of the HCM strategy.
  • Coordinate strategic planning processes and align divisional objectives with organisational goals.
  • Monitor and report on progress against strategic KPIs, operational plans, and transformation targets.
  • Conduct trend analysis, benchmarking, and research to inform strategic decision making.

 

Operational Integration and Programme Delivery:

  • Drive the implementation of key HCM programmes (e.g., performance management, organisational design, change management).
  • Ensure integration and alignment of HCM initiatives across all divisions and Parks.
  • Identify and resolve barriers to programme delivery and operational execution.
  • Lead special projects and cross-cutting initiatives on behalf of the HEAD HCM.

 

Governance, Compliance and Risk Management:

  • Monitor compliance with HCM policies, regulatory frameworks, and audit requirements.
  • Coordinate the development, approval, and review of HCM policies and procedures.
  • Ensure timely reporting of HCM risks and mitigation actions to relevant governance structures.
  • Liaise with legal, audit, and governance functions to address compliance issues.
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Communication.
  • Act as liaison between HCM and internal stakeholders, executive leadership, and external partners.
  • Prepare strategic reports, briefing notes, and presentations for the HEAD HCM and executive and governance structures.
  • Support effective communication and change management related to HCM initiatives.

 

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

  • Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to track HCM performance metrics.
  • Support the performance management cycle within the HCM team.
  • Drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the function.
 
Documents Required
  • A cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s) and Identity Document (certified with the past 3 months)

Job location
Senior Manager: HCM Strategic And Operational Support
South African National Parks (SANParks)
Senior Manager: HCM Strategic And Operational Support
1 Vacancy-Permanent
643 Leyds Street, Muckleneuk, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa