Human Capital Business Partner (Tech. Talent) : Job Grade : 10 : SLS : Human Capital : Bellville
Who are we? Sanlam Life and Savings (SLS) is focused on serving our retail and corporate clients in South Africa and further developing our strategic advantages in the South African market. The SLS Office provides strategic direction, coordination and support to the four clusters and performs governance oversight that includes assurance provided by second line of defense functions in SLS, enabling us to meet our business objectives.
What will you do?
The HR Business Partner for “Technology Talent” will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing people strategies that enable Sanlam’s Technology function to attract, grow, and retain top-tier technical talent. You will partner closely with leaders across IT delivery to build a high-performing, engaged and future-fit workforce and act as an advisor and hands-on partner, ensuring HR practices are tailored to the unique needs of technology professionals and aligned to agile ways of working.
Responsibilities
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
Lead full-cycle recruitment for technical roles, from workforce planning to onboarding.
Develop sourcing strategies for niche tech skills using platforms like LinkedIn, GitHub and tech communities.Manage interview logistics, including scheduling, panel preparation and candidate experience.Conduct CV screening and competency-based interviews.Provide market insights on tech talent trends, salary benchmarks and competitor activity.Partner with hiring managers to define role profiles and selection criteria.Onboarding & IntegrationCo-design onboarding journeys tailored to agile teams and technology environments.
Facilitate cultural assimilation and team integration for new hires.Ensure onboarding accelerates productivity and embeds Sanlam’s tech values.Partner with relevant stakeholders to ensure seamless systems access and setup.Talent Management & DevelopmentDrive career pathing and growth frameworks for tech talent.
Support succession planning for critical roles in the technology team.Promote internal mobility and cross-functional development.Collaborate with L&D team to curate learning experiences aligned to tech competencies.Performance EnablementCoach managers on performance conversations, feedback loops and managing under-performance.
Use data to identify performance trends and recommend interventions.Employee Engagement & ExperienceCo-create engagement strategies that resonate with tech professionals (autonomy, mastery, purpose).
Use pulse surveys, feedback tools and listening sessions to surface needs and drive action.Champion psychological safety, inclusion and innovation within tech teams.Culture & Organisation EffectivenessFacilitate cultural alignment across newly integrated tech teams into SRS.
Support operating model transitions, role clarity and team effectiveness.Use change management tools to monitor cultural impact and cohesion.Line Manager EnablementAct as an advisor to line managers on team dynamics, conflict resolution and change leadership.
Provide guidance on HR policies.Enable managers to lead high-performing, agile teams.Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.Minimum 5 years HRBP experience, with at least 2 years supporting technology or digital teams.Proven track record in HR delivery within agile, cloud or engineering environments and influencing senior stakeholders.Knowledge and Skills
HR Consulting and Solutions orientation.Data analysis, interpretation and trend analysis within complex business environment.Business understanding.Complex HR Support.Competencies
Cultivate Innovation – creating new and better ways for the team to be successful.Client Focus – building strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills to deliver customer-centric solutions.Drives Results – consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.Collaborates – building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Adaptability & Flexibility – being resilient in fast-paced, agile environment.A Tech savvy mindset.Analytical and data-driven decision making.Personal Attributes
Courage – contributing through others.Manages complexity – contributing through others.Ensures accountability – contributing through others.Plans and aligns – contributing through others.Build a successful career with us – We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. Our group provides many opportunities for growth and development across our business clusters.
Closing date : 22 October 2025
The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. The Group’s Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.
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