Human Capital Business Partner (Re-Advertisement) at South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

Purpose Statement

• To provide generalist human capital business partnering services to SABS and to drive compliance with the SABS Human Capital policies and procedures nationally.  

Qualifications

• Diploma + Advanced Diploma / B-Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Social Science or a related field
• NQF level 7
• South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) registration is preferred.

Experience

• 8 years’ relevant work experience in human resources
• 4 years specialist experience
• Proven track record in driving and implementing generalised human capital business partnering initiatives within a corporate environment
• Must have experience in Employee Relations, Recruitment & Selection, Performance Management, Change Management, Talent Management as well as Learning & Development.

Duties and Responsibilities    

Functional Management

• Implement the strategic objectives of the Human Capital Management function within all business units.
• Implement and attend to the day-to-day general Human Capital requirements of lines of business within area of control.
• Develop an understanding of the business and provide solutions tailor-made for business needs.
• Ensure that relevant projects are managed and implemented within set timeframes, and as per the project scope and plan, and track and report on the project status.
• Adhere to sound project management principles such as analysis, scope, risk mitigation, change management, and project learnings.
• Provide guidance to line management and employees and implement sound employee relations initiatives and practices, within scope of control.

Risk and Compliance Management

• Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks.
• Provide input and review Human Capital policies and procedures as required.
• Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain quality risk management standards in line with ISO and regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
• Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
• Convene and attend meetings and present relevant information stakeholders when required.
• Ensure the provision of excellent customer service.

Deadline:24th November,2025