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The incumbent is responsible for partnering with business HODs to provide Human Capital business intelligence, workforce insights and operational Human Capital support that drive informed decision-making and overall organisational effectiveness\nThe incumbent will drive the delivery of end-to-end Human Capital services, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, stakeholder relations management, legislative compliance, employee engagement and workforce planning, while leveraging technology, automation and analytics to optimise Human Capital processes and enhance the employee experience.\nThe incumbent will partner with the human capital manager in championing continuous improvement, digital transformation and operational excellence, ensuring Human Capital practices are aligned with business strategy, organisational values and legislative requirements.\nQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE\no Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management OR Digital Business\no 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Compliance & Audits\no Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation and company policies.\no Coordinate Employment Equity reporting and support the implementation of Employment Equity initiatives.\no Ensure successful internal and external audits\no Promote ethical Human Capital practices and good corporate governance.\n4. Human Capital Projects & Continuous Improvement\nSupport the implementation of strategic Human Capital initiatives and organisational transformation projects.\n\nParticipate in Human Capital digital transformation, process optimisation and automation initiatives.\n\nIdentify opportunities to streamline Human Capital processes and improve service delivery.\n\nContribute to cross-functional projects that improve organisational effectiveness and employee experience.\n\n5. Human Capital Automation & Operational Efficiencies\no Identify opportunities to automate, streamline and continuously improve Human Capital processes and workflows.\no Support the HC Manager in driving HC digital transformation initiatives to improve service delivery, employee experience and operational effectiveness.\no Support the implementation, optimisation and maintenance of Human Capital Information Systems, including Sage 300 People and other digital platforms.\n6. 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