People Business Partner (renewable energy)

Job Title : People Business Partner

Location : Cape Town or Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic People Business Partner (PBP) to join our People & Culture team. This role acts as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to management, aligning business objectives with people strategies. The PBP plays a critical part in enhancing the employee experience, driving organisational performance, and fostering a culture of growth, inclusion, and innovation.

The PBP collaborates across the People & Culture function to deliver value-adding HR solutions, ensuring alignment, engagement, and retention of talent across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with managers to design and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.

Lead the full HR cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and career development.

Drive employee engagement initiatives, diversity, and inclusion strategies.

Support leadership development and succession planning.

Contribute to compensation, benefits, and incentive frameworks.

Provide HR advice on policies, procedures, employee relations, and compliance.

Participate in organisational strategy discussions, ensuring HR activities support growth and transformation.

Promote health, safety, and well-being across all people-related initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum 8 years’ professional HR experience, with at least 5 years in a Business Partner or Generalist role.

Strong knowledge of HR processes, labour legislation, and organisational development practices.

Proficiency in MS Office 365; experience with HRIS or ERP systems advantageous.