HR Consultant - Talent Management at Rand Water

Job Advert Summary    

• HR Consultant - Talent Management will be responsible for the development and execution of a data-driven Talent Management Strategy that enhances employee experience, drives mobility and retention, and cultivates a high-performance culture aligned with organisational goals.

Minimum Requirements    
Minimum Education:

• An Honours Degree in HR or equivalent (NQF 8).

Desirable Education:

• Master’s Degree in HR or equivalent (NQF 9)
• Professional registration with SABPP ( level of HR Professional or higher).

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 8–10 years progressive experience in Human
• A valid code 8 driver’s

Desired Experience:

• Proven experience in designing and implementing succession planning, career development frameworks, workforce planning, and EVP (Recognition & Rewards) strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional talent initiatives and manage complex HR projects with measurable impact.
• Knowledge of HRIS would be advantageous
• Knowledge of SAP would be advantageous

Primary Duties    

• Develop and implement integrated talent management strategies and frameworks to drive mobility, retention, and a high-performance culture, including succession planning, workforce planning, and employee experience.
• Deliver talent management solutions aligned with an innovation-driven, risk-based strategy and 4IR workforce needs.
• Ensure client engagement and strategic alignment to foster a growth mindset and enable upskilling and reskilling initiatives.
• Design and implement enterprise-wide talent management initiatives to build a sustainable pipeline and ensure business continuity.
• Design talent management processes that enhance employee experience across the lifecycle—from acquisition to development—supporting organisational goals.
• Provide assurance and monitoring to ensure consistent and effective application of talent processes and systems.
• Mitigate talent risks by fostering an enabling environment that supports retention and long-term workforce sustainability.
• Lead ongoing projects and research within talent management to support evolving organisational objectives.
• Conduct research, talent analysis, and benchmarking of best practices, producing concept and position papers that build internal competencies and create strategic value.
• Develop an internal talent marketplace leveraging technology and automation to identify and mobilise internal talent for growth and agility.

Knowledge    

• Talent Management components and associated strategies

Employee experience

• HRIS and data analysis techniques
• Financial management
• Project Management
• Good Administration
• Relevant legislation
• Advanced computer literacy and digital proficiency
• ISO 9001 or similar standards

Skills    

• Strategic thinking
• Data analysis
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Conflict management skills
• Influencing skills
• Decision making skills
• Problem solving skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Customer focus
• Innovation
• Result Driven
• Change Management
• Building business partnership
• Facilitation
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Change management

Deadline:11th December,2025