TRAFFIC Western Cape

People Effectiveness Manager

Exceed Human Resource Consultants
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000

Job Description

Reference:10944 Consultant: Anneke Viviers

Job Description:

  • Manager & Stakeholder Enablement
    • Lead the enablement of local PTC teams and line managers by providing guidance, frameworks, tools, and training to implement HR programs consistently across the group.
    • Act as an operational HR advisor for managers and staff on HR processes and practices, ensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance.
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth HR operations and knowledge sharing across the group.
  • HR Administration & Systems
    • Manage the integration, implementation, and maintenance of HR systems, ensuring alignment with other organisational systems.
    • Ensure HR and employee data integrity and compliance, maintaining accurate and complete records in line with statutory and internal requirements.
    • Enable local PTC teams and managers by providing guidance, tools, and frameworks to implement HR processes, maintain data accuracy, and use HR systems effectively.
    • Act as the liaison with external HR system service providers and internal stakeholders, ensuring smooth operations, effective communication, and timely resolution of queries.
  • Compensation & Benefits
    • Manage Group and local benefits schemes with the support and guidance of the Chief People Officer.
    • Oversee the implementation of group and local payroll and benefits processes, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and timelines.
    • Manage relationship with external brokers and insurance providers, ensuring smooth service delivery and compliance.
    • Lead compensation projects.
  • Talent Acquisition & Management
    • Oversee and coordinate talent acquisition processes, ensuring recruitment aligns with approved policies, business needs, and workforce planning requirements.
    • Ensure effective onboarding programs are implemented, providing a consistent and engaging experience for new hires across all locations.
    • Support the identification and development of a talent pool for critical and senior roles, ensuring readiness for succession and high-potential development.
  • Reporting, Analytics & Compliance
    • Ensure accurate and timely HR data for group-level reporting and operational decision-making.
    • Monitor HR process compliance across locations, identify gaps, and provide actionable feedback to leadership.
    • Ensure HR programs and operations comply with statutory requirements, internal policies, and best practice standards.
    • Support local PTC teams in reporting and compliance processes to maintain group-wide consistency.
  • Performance Management
    • Oversee the execution of the performance management cycle.
    • Provide guidance to managers and HR teams on consistent application of performance frameworks.
    • Lead the coordination of job evaluations, facilitating fair and consistent outcomes across all roles within the group.
  • Learning, Development & Employment Equity
    • Manage the implementation of learning and development initiatives.
    • Ensure Employment Equity processes, reporting, and submissions are completed accurately and within statutory timeframes.
    • Coordinate training activities to support business and compliance requirements.
  • Employee Wellness, Engagement & Culture
    • Coordinate and oversee employee wellness and engagement initiatives.
    • Ensure wellness programs are implemented consistently across regions.
    • Support initiatives that enhance employee experience, inclusion, and retention.
  • Employee Relations & Industrial Relations
    • Lead and manage employee relations and industrial relations matters.
    • Provide guidance to managers on employee relations best practice.
Qualifications
  • Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, or related field (bachelor's degree).
  • Honours degree advantageous.
  • Minimum 10 years generalist HR experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience managing a team
  • Knowledge and full understanding of: HR functions and best practices; Process development and systems application; Sound understanding of regulation and compliance; Payroll system (Sage300) is advantageous.
  • Technologically astute - HRIS, industry standard HR software, Microsoft Office, payroll tools.
  • Experience in driving HR process rollout and operational HR programs across multiple teams or locations.
  • Experience in HR systems implementation, maintenance, or optimization is advantageous.
  • Excellent written communication skills for correspondence, reports and HR content.
  • Experience with HR project management and Change Management.
  • Experience in driving changes and conducting HR change projects.
How to Apply
  • Email your comprehensive CV to .
  • If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
  • We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
  • Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.

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