Job Description

Who are we?

Sanlam, is dedicated to support, grow and empower clients with affordable, easy and suitable solutions, primarily through face-to-face intermediary channels, but also directly. We have approximately 2,400 tied advisers and 2,000 supporting independent brokers, all dedicated to meet the financial needs of our clients. Our vision: We aspire to be the best at building enduring relationships by connecting clients with Sanlam. We create sustainable value by attracting new clients, supporting ongoing client engagement and providing adaptive solutions designed to answer life’s financial questions. ULTIMATELY, WE EMPOWER PEOPLE TO BE FINANCIALLY CONFIDENT, SECURE AND PROSPEROUS.

Purpose of the Role

We’re looking to add great new talent to our Human Capital team. We have a position for a Human Capital Business Partner who will be based in our offices in Lynnwood. Although based in Lynnwood, you will be responsible for the businesses in Gauteng North, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Northwest provinces. The willingness to travel extensively is therefore a pre-requisite for this position.

As a partner, the HCBP aligns business objectives with management and employees in designated business units. This role is accountable for working directly with leaders to proactively address the people implications of the current and future needs of the business.

Overview of Role Responsibilities (Level 1-13)

• Implementing the Human Capital strategy within the region as well as different business units, with the focus on:
• Leadership Development
• Drive culture within the business with the support of culture and transformation initiatives
• Manage business related HC projects
• Provide business with Human Capital analytics and determine trends
• Advice and support the business with Labour Relations cases
• Partner with the business to implement the Talent Management process, including the identification and development of potential successors
• Contributing in building and vesting a culture of learning
• Partnering with line managers to identify needs and opportunities to support the achievement of business objectives on all aspects through the Employee Life-cycle
• Provide guidance to line management on strategic and Human Capital related issues
• Responsible for the full recruiting cycle i.e. sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection and placement of successful candidates
• Provides proactive performance management guidance to line managers (including coaching, career development)

Required Skills

Verbal Communication

Works at an advanced level to express ideas, request actions, formulate plans, & policies by means of clear and effective verbal communications. Typically works independently and provides guidance.

Policy and Procedures

Works at an advanced level to monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures and ensure their alignment with organizational strategies and work objectives. Typically works independently and provides guidance.

Data Collection and Analysis - Human Resources

Works at an advanced level to collect, process, and analyze HR data to enhance workforce planning and organizational performance. Typically works independently and provides guidance.

Review and Reporting

Works at an advanced level to create reports, and review reports created by others, for various audiences as relevant, in a lucid and effective manner, keeping in mind the purpose of reports. Typically works independently and provides guidance.

Business Requirements Analysis

Works at an advanced level to express user needs in terms of business requirements, identify current capability of the business to deliver, conduct build or buy analyses, and recommend preferred approach. Typically works independently and provides guidance.

Maintains the Relationship

Works at an advanced level to cultivate and sustain positive interpersonal connections, fostering trust, collaboration, and effective communication to support enduring professional relationships. Typically works independently and provides guidance.

Effectively Presents Solutions

Works at an advanced level to communicate and articulate potential resolutions or strategies in a clear, compelling, and tailored manner to address specific challenges or meet organizational needs. Typically works independently and provides guidance.

Managing Change

Works at an advanced level to demonstrate a change mindset as well as plan, execute and monitor activities during times of change whilst keeping performance levels up. Typically works independently and provides guidance.

General Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Human Capital Consultant
• Experience within the Financial Services industry, specifically experience of the Intermediary business
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle
• Willingness to travel

Education

Degree or Diploma with 3 to 5 years related experience.

Knowledge and Skills

To be successful you will need to demonstrate good experience in:

• Coaching skills
• Presentation skills
• Strong sense of urgency with a positive impact on delivery
• High level of influence and credibility
• Able to work independently, as well as within a team
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Experience in MS Office suite

Required Behavioural Competencies

• Cultivates innovation
• Customer focus
• Drives results
• Collaborates
• Being resilient
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Manages complexity
• Drives engagement
• Plans and aligns
• Communicates effectively

Turnaround times

• The closing date for applications is the 20th of November 2026

The recruiter reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement prior to the closing date or to allow further applications to be submitted after the closing date indicated.

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our aim is to help you build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its business clusters – Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Sanlam Investments, Sanlam Corporate Santam, Miway, as well as the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

The Sanlam Group is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment as we believe these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa.