Talent and Culture Coaching at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte        

• Strategic Coordination of Coaching Programme by Prioritising Leadership Roles
• Managing the design and rollout of the institutional coaching programme.
• Ensuring alignment with HR and overall institutional strategies.

Vetting and Panel Management of Coaches

• Managing a vetted panel of accredited coaches by reviewing credentials, ensuring ethical standards, and overseeing programme evaluation.
• Liaising with Stellenbosch Business School and External Partners
• Ensuring coaching panel quality through collaboration with Stellenbosch Business School, supporting coach¿coachee matching, and representing HR in external networks.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Guiding managers and staff on coaching, sharing programme updates, and supporting engagement of both academic and PASS staff.

Analytics and Reporting

• Gathering and analysing thematic coaching data, preparing reports for governance structures, and using insights to inform HR strategy.

Programme Administration

• Overseeing scheduling, records, compliance, and budget monitoring to ensure accurate documentation, secure data, and full alignment with HR and SU finance requirements.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, Organisational Development, or related field. Accredited (or in process) with a recognised coaching body (ICF, COMENSA, EMCC) and completion of an accredited coaching programme.
• Experience: At least 100 hours of coaching practice, plus five to seven years' HR/OD experience, including leadership development and work in relevant complex and/or higher education environments.
• Skills: Strong stakeholder management, organisational and project coordination, analytical reporting, vetting of coach credentials, facilitation, and excellent communication.
• Knowledge: HR/OD expertise with professional understanding of coaching practice, ethics, and standards.
• Registration: Active or in-process registration with ICF, COMENSA, or EMCC.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• Postgraduate qualification or additional certifications in leadership development or OD

Closing Date 10-Oct-2025