Business Partner (P7) (Human Capital Management Division: Human Capital Business Partnering Department) (X2 Posts)

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Business Partner (P7) within the University of Johannesburg's Human Capital Management (HCM) Division, specifically in the Human Capital Business Partnering Department. There are two posts available. The HCM Business Partner acts as the primary link between the HCM division and Faculty/Divisional Managers and employees. The purpose is to ensure the delivery of effective and efficient HCM services that align with the needs and strategic priorities of the University of Johannesburg. **What you will do** * Serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing expertise and guidance on all HCM-related matters. * Collaborate with managers to understand their teams' needs and develop HCM solutions that drive employee engagement, productivity, and retention. * Provide advice to line and implement HCM strategies, policies, and programmes that support the institution's growth and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. * Lead talent acquisition efforts, including workforce planning, sourcing, interviewing, and selection of top-quality candidates. * Partner with the Learning and Development team to identify training needs, design and deliver learning initiatives, and foster a culture of continuous learning. * Provide guidance and support in Performance Management, Employee Relations, and conflict resolution, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment. * Manage the administration and information held on the HCM database and employee files to ensure it is updated in a timely and accurate manner and complies with any legal or data protection policies. * Analyse HCM metrics and data to identify trends, recommend improvements, and support data-driven decision-making processes. * Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in Human Capital and proactively share insights and recommendations with the leadership team. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An NQF Level 7 degree in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology. * Five (5) years’ experience in a Human Resources generalist role, of which at least two (2) years must be in an HR advisory or Business Partnering role. * Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of HR principles, practices, policies and South African employment/labour legislation. * Demonstrated experience providing HR advice and guidance to managers on the interpretation and application of HR policies, employment legislation and employee relations matters. * Strong stakeholder management, communication and project management capabilities. * Team player. * Tact. * Contextual Intelligence. * Negotiation skills. * Strong Business Acumen. * Labour Law knowledge skills. * Analytical and problem-solving skills. * Good communication/interpersonal skills. * Project Management and change management skills. * Strong time management and priorities management skills. * High level skills of using Microsoft Office packages. * Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task. * Excellent customer service skills. * Good research and analytical skills. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an experienced Human Capital professional with a strong HR generalist background, specifically looking for a strategic advisory and partnering position. The ideal candidate will have a relevant NQF Level 7 degree, practical experience in HR advisory/business partnering, and a deep understanding of South African employment legislation. They should possess excellent stakeholder management, communication, and project management skills, coupled with strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities. A candidate who is a team player, possesses tact, strong business acumen, and is proficient in managing time, priorities, and Microsoft Office packages, with excellent organisational and customer service skills, would be well-suited. **Deadline** 30th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/business-partner-p7-human-capital-management-division-human-capital-business-partnering-department-x2-posts-university-of-johannesburg Source: myjobmag

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• At least 5 years of experience.
• 2 posts available.

• Microsoft Office
• Project management
• Customer service

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