Talent Manager at Lesaka Technologies

Position Overview

• The Talent Manager will be a strategic partner in shaping the organisation’s workforce strategy. This role focuses on organisational design, job architecture development, and the creation of integrated talent processes that drive performance, engagement, and culture.
• The Talent Manager will also provide input and guidance on Human Capital Management (HCM) system ownership to ensure all talent processes are effectively supported by technology.

Key Responsibilities

Organisational Design & Job Architecture

• Develop and maintain job architecture frameworks that support career progression, role clarity, and workforce planning.
• Partner with leadership to design organisational structures that optimise efficiency and agility.

Talent Processes

• Lead the design and implementation of performance management systems that foster accountability and growth.
• Build and execute talent management strategies, including succession planning and leadership development.
• Establish and embed organisational values and culture initiatives across all levels.

Talent Engagement & Acquisition

• Drive employee engagement strategies to enhance retention and motivation.
• Collaborate with recruitment teams to refine talent acquisition processes

Talent Assessment

• Design and oversee assessment frameworks to evaluate skills, potential, and readiness for future roles.
• Implement tools and methodologies for measuring organisational capability and workforce effectiveness.

HCM System Guidance

• Provide input and strategic guidance on HCM system ownership to ensure talent processes are seamlessly integrated and supported.
• Collaborate with HR technology teams to align system functionality with organisational talent needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organisational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Proven experience in organisational design, job architecture, and talent management processes.
• Strong background in performance management, employee engagement, and culture-building initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement talent assessment frameworks.
• Experience working with HCM systems and providing input into system design and process integration.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Competencies

• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business goals into talent strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organisation.
• Passion for building inclusive, values-driven cultures.
• Proficiency in HR systems and talent management tools.

Closing Date 23 June 2026