Human Capital Business Partner at Lesaka Technologies

About the Role

• We are looking for an experienced Human Capital Business Partner (HC BP) to support the Group Shared Services division, which includes functions such as Finance, IT, Legal, Risk, and Compliance.
• This role partners closely with senior leaders to deliver strategic and operational human capital solutions that enable performance, efficiency, and employee engagement across these critical support areas.
• The HC BP will play a key role in translating business priorities into people strategies, driving workforce planning, performance management, and talent development, while ensuring alignment with Group-wide Human Capital policies, governance, and transformation goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders within Group Shared Services, providing strategic guidance on people-related priorities and workforce planning.
• Drive the implementation of Group HC initiatives such as performance management, succession planning, employee engagement, and learning programs.
• Partner with managers to identify talent needs, manage career development, and strengthen team capability across functional areas.
• Manage employee relations matters, ensuring fair and compliant resolution in alignment with company policy and legislation.
• Collaborate with the HC Shared Services team to ensure efficient delivery of transactional services (payroll, HRIS, and data reporting).
• Interpret workforce data and metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improved performance and engagement.
• Contribute to the delivery of transformation, diversity, and inclusion initiatives within Group Shared Services.
• Provide guidance on organisational design, role alignment, and structural changes in partnership with business leadership.
• Ensure consistent application of HC policies and governance standards across the Group Shared Services portfolio.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in Human Capital business partnering, preferably supporting shared services or corporate functions.
• Deep understanding of South African labour law, HR governance, and business partnering best practices.
• Proven experience influencing senior leaders and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret workforce data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Experience in organisational change, transformation, and capability building initiatives.
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite.

Competencies

• Strategic business partnering
• Stakeholder influence and collaboration
• Analytical and data-driven thinking
• Integrity and sound judgment
• Problem-solving and initiative

Closing Date 23 June 2026