Head of Human Resources at Sanlam Private Wealth

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Sanlam Sky Solutions, a business unit within the Sanlam Personal Finance cluster, offers a wide range of simple and affordable financial solutions tailored for the South African entry-level market. These solutions cover needs such as funeral insurance, savings for education, life cover and personal accident plans. This business consists of 61 sales branches and 106 client care offices, conducting business through over 400 brokers and 3 700 tied agents, all dedicated to meeting the financial needs of its clients and their families.

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Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver on an HR value proposition that aligns to company strategy
• Creation of a high performance culture that positions Sanlam Sky Solutions as a lead player in the entry level market
• Management of all HR functions in directly reporting and matrix functions to ensure alignment to the overall HR strategy
• Implement HR best in class practices that support the Drotter Performance Pipelines principles
• Provide strategic input as a member of the Sky Group Exco team to the overall business strategy
• Ensure all HR functions deliver administrative efficiency

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Honours degree in behavioural sciences with Industrial Psychology or Psychology majors
• A Masters degree would be advantageous
• An MBA would be preferable
• 15 years HR Management experience at a senior level in the financial services industry
• Experience in managing multiple business units
• Change management
• Experience in decision making and people development
• Sound knowledge of HR Best Practices
• Working knowledge of HR systems
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation
• Computer literacy – MS Office
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Exposure to project management

Competencies

• Confidence and Decisiveness
• Pro-activity
• Team Management
• Adhering to principles and Values
• Relating and networking, including teamwork
• Persuading and Influencing
• Analysis
• Creating and innovating and adapting to Change
• Planning and organizing
• Coping with pressures and setbacks
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking