Job Description Accountable for translating Group Talent strategy, standards and frameworks into disciplined talent management execution and measurable portfolio outcomes. The role strategically leads and enables talent acquisition, executive recruitment, talent planning, performance enablement, talent intelligence, talent deployment, retention and workforce-related practices within an assigned portfolio, partnering with leaders, Business HC teams and Group centres of expertise to ensure talent practices respond to changing workforce requirements and support the achievement of business objectives. The role owns talent health, pipeline strength and capability maturity within the portfolio, while ensuring consistent governance, insight-led decision-making and integrated execution across the talent value chain. Are you someone who can: Lead the talent capability strategy for the allocated portfolio in partnership with the Segment CPO, Group Talent Head, Business HC leaders and relevant centres of expertise. Translate Group Talent philosophy, principles, standards and frameworks into consistent portfolio execution across talent acquisition, performance enablement and talent management. Drive portfolio talent planning and development outcomes, including executive and critical talent discussions, readiness decisions and actions that strengthen talent pipeline health. Define workforce planning, talent acquisition and executive hiring strategies that support current and future business capability requirements. Enable performance practices that align leaders, teams and individual contribution to Group outperformance objectives and portfolio priorities. Apply talent, performance and workforce insights to identify portfolio risks, opportunities and interventions, and strengthen insight-led decision making. Partner with Learning and Leadership Development, Reward and other HC stakeholders to shape integrated retention, employee value proposition, coaching, mentorship, leadership development and career development solutions. Build talent acquisition, performance enablement and talent management maturity across leaders and Business HC through standards adoption, capability building, structured feedback and continuous improvement. Provide subject matter expertise, thought leadership and innovative practice solutions that improve effectiveness, efficiency and integration across the talent value chain. Establish stakeholder relationships that enable integrated talent solutions, effective service delivery and alignment to organisational values and service standards. Manage portfolio budget, expenditure planning and variances within approved parameters to support delivery of tactical and strategic talent priorities where required. Develop the team to deliver against performance targets, human capital objectives, employee development priorities and inclusive culture commitments. Ensure governance, compliance, integrity, ethics, risk management and transformation requirements are implemented within the area of accountability. Represent the portfolio as a member of the Segment HC Exco and provide structured feedback to Group Talent CoE on product effectiveness, execution friction and portfolio requirements. You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You Have: Minimum: Degree in Human Resources, Psychology or a related field. Preferred: Post graduate degree in Human Resources, Psychology or a related field. Advantageous: Master’s in psychology related field or registration as a psychologist 6-8 years Human Capital experience People Leadership i.e. building and leading teams Analytical thinking and insight Business Acumen Capability building Change leadership and adoption Collaboration and integration Execution excellence Influence and executive presence Learning agility and curiosity Ownership and follow through You will have access to: Opportunities to network and collaborate Challenging work Opportunities to innovate We can be a match if you are: Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it Love putting our clients at the forefront of what you do Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now! #post #RMB #LI-SP3 Important Closing Date Note Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. 31/10/26 All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Should you have any queries, please log it via MyQ. FirstRand provides a comprehensive range of financial services in South Africa and certain markets in broader Africa. The group also offers certain niche products and services in the UK and India. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX), FirstRand Limited is the largest financial institution by market capitalisation in Africa. The group follows a multi-branding approach. Its portfolio of financial services businesses includes FNB, RMB, WesBank, Ashburton Investments, Aldermore, MotoNovo and DirectAxis. Many are leaders in their respective segments and markets, offering transactional, lending, investment and insurance products and services The FirstRand Corporate Centre houses many of the critical functions required by a large and complex financial services group. The group's track record of delivering superior returns to shareholders has been achieved through a combination of organic growth, acquisitions, innovation and the creation of completely new businesses. The group’s purpose of delivering Shared Prosperity provides many opportunities for employees to innovate to address social and environmental challenges in our markets. All of our businesses have successful Volunteering programmes which also allow employees to adopt and support causes close to their hearts.

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