Human Resource Specialist (12-month Fixed-Term Contract)

The FAIS Ombud office is located in the east of Pretoria, Gauteng and seeks a dynamic and forward-thinking HR Specialist - Organisation Development and Talent Management.

Job Purpose

To drive organisational development and talent management practices across the office by coordinating various strategic HR initiatives. This role will play a key part in enhancing organisational effectiveness and executing critical and strategic HR initiatives. The position reports to the Head of Human Resources.

Key Performance Areas:

• Driving organisation-wide growth by supporting talent management, succession planning, and employee retention.

• Providing organisational development and change management support.

• Advise management and staff on performance management processes and development matters.

• Participate in developing and reviewing the HR Policies and Procedures.

• Provide support on crafting and reviewing job profiles and job specifications.

• Prepare HR project reports for approval by the Head of HR.

• Coordinate the implementation of audit recommendations.

• Support the implementation of benchmark initiatives.

• Taking the lead and working with other HR staff in the completion of assigned projects, e.g., organisational development and change management-related initiatives.

• Participate in the execution of the People strategy.

• Support the change portfolio, which allows the Office to prepare for and successfully adopt the change.

• Lead the change management activities within a structured process framework.

• Evaluate the change impact and organisational readiness to limit potential risks.

• Support training and communication as part of change management.

• Evaluate the risk of change and provide actionable recommendations on managing its impact.

• Evaluate resistance in adopting the change at the user, process, and technology level, where applicable.

• Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess the decisions and performance related to the change request.

• Support talent management initiatives across the Office as directed by the Head of HR.

• Perform general administration and project-related functions as directed by the Head of HR.

• A Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF-7) in Human Resource Management or a related field.

• More than 5 years’ experience in Human Resource Management, with exposure to organisational development, talent management, change management, and employee engagement.

• Registration with a relevant professional body (e.g., SABPP, IPM, ACMP) and knowledge of HR systems will be an added advantage.

• Excellent facilitation, stakeholder management skills, organisational development, and change management skills.

• A solid understanding of HR procedures, processes, and prescripts.

• Knowledge of SA Labour Legislation (BCEA, LRA, SDA, EEA, etc.).

• Knowledge of people standards is preferred.

• Must be competent in using MS Office Suite and other digital tools to manage HR Processes.

Other Key Competencies:

The candidate must demonstrate the following skills: People management, presentation skills, change management skills, talent management skills, facilitation skills, problem-solving, interpersonal, ability to build strategic stakeholder relations, conflict management skills, in-depth knowledge of the Human Resource value chain, the ability to perform consistently under pressure, and be team-oriented.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates, and FAIS OMBUD reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.

Recommended candidates will be required to undergo a comprehensive background check, which may include security screening, psychometric testing, and verification of credentials

Interested applicants can apply for the position at https://faisombudjobs.mcidirecthire.com/ by 26 June 2026. Inquiries may be directed to Ms. Livhuwani Thavhanyedza at 012 762 5000.