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Job Description
Oversee the end-to-end process for managing the organization’s talent, from identifying and acquiring key individuals to developing, engaging, and retaining employees for long-term success. This role is responsible for devising and executing strategies that ensure the right people are in the right roles at the right time to achieve business goals. Work closely with business leaders and HC teams to build a high-performing workforce by aligning talent initiatives, such as career development, succession planning, and performance management, with the company’s strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
Develop & Execute Talent Strategies
- Formulate and implement a talent management strategy aligned with the organization’s business objectives. This involves working with senior leadership and HR colleagues to identify current and future talent needs and designing programs to meet those needs.
Performance Management & Coaching
- Guide performance management processes and coach managers to effectively evaluate and improve employee performance. Ensure robust appraisal systems are in place and integrated with talent development plans, using evaluations to identify high performers and address skill gaps. This includes facilitating calibration sessions and supporting performance improvement plans to drive productivity and growth.
Employee Development & Training Programs
- Design and oversee career development initiatives and training programs that help employees grow professionally. Collaborate with the Learning & Development (L&D) team to provide ongoing learning opportunities. Ensure high-potential and key contributor employees have an Individual Development Plan (IDP) outlining goals and the skills or experiences needed to progress. Implement leadership development programs to prepare top talent for management roles and facilitate mentorship pairings or coaching sessions for skill development. .
Succession planning & Talent Reviews
- Lead the succession planning process to ensure a pipeline of ready candidates for critical positions. Work with executives and department heads to identify key roles and high-potential employees who could fill those roles in the future. Coordinate talent review meetings to discuss these individuals, evaluate their readiness, and decide what development actions are needed to prepare them.
Talent identification & Assessment
- Implement processes for assessing and identifying talent potential within the organization. This often involves deploying talent assessment tools, such as personality or cognitive assessments, 360-degree feedback instruments, and skill evaluations, to gather data on employee capabilities and potential career trajectories.
Metrics, Analytics and Continuous Improvement
- Track and analyse key talent metrics to assess the effectiveness of talent management initiatives and drive continuous improvements. Provide regular reporting to Human Capital and business leaders on the identified metrics, along with recommendations for adjustments.
Compliance and DEI
- Ensure recruiting practices comply with employment laws and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring. Stay up to date on labor regulations and implement fair hiring practices. Lead or support initiatives to attract diverse candidate pools and reduce bias, aligning the talent strategy with the organization’s DEI goals.
Experience, knowledge & skills required
Bachelor’s Degree
5-8 years’ experience in Human Capital with a focus on talent management, learning & development, or performance management.
5 years’ experience in the management of people.
Technical and Systems Proficiency- Strong Proficiency with HR Technology.
The Recruitment process:
TA Interview: This will be a discussion with a member of the TA Team to give you an understanding of our business, our culture & values and more context on the role. It will also allow up the opportunity to get to know you a little better, and ensure OMI can meet your needs
Panel Interview: This will be with 2 members of the senior leadership of the team and 1 member of the HC leadership team
Technical & Psychometric Assessments: These will depend on the role and will sometimes happen concurrently with MIE & Internal Verification
Final Feedback
All About OMI:
Skills
Business Requirements Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Data Interpretations, Data Management, Evaluating Information, Executing Plans, HR Employee Relations, Human Capital Management Systems, Nonprofit Law, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Regulatory Compliance Management
Competencies
Attracts Top Talent
Business Insight
Communicates Effectively
Decision Quality
Develops Talent
Financial Acumen
Manages Complexity
Optimizes Work Processes
Education
NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent
Closing Date
25 January 2026 , 23:59
The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
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