Manager - HR Transformation

KPMG South Africa
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Human Resources
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Job Description

Description of the role and purpose of the job:

  • The role will help our clients integrate functional, governance, reporting, performance insights and data, people, process and technology dimensions to co create the HR function of the future.
  • We help our clients and their HR functions as they rebalance their priorities to make the most of a “new normal” and rethink their operating model in the face of a digital world.
  • The focus of this role lies within our Digital HR Transformation (HRT) offering. We are looking for a Digital HR Transformation Manager to help us grow and develop our team.

Key responsibilities:

  • Manage a portfolio of clients including understanding their expectations as they navigate and solve complex business challenges in the following domains of:
  • HR functional transformation
  • Macro and Micro organisational design
  • HR Service delivery model
  • Knowledge and experience in supporting the implementation of digital and HR ERP technologies
  • Digitising HR data and information
  • Reengineering and automating HR business processes
  • Designing consumer grade employment experience
  • Grow and develop existing client portfolio with a focus on identifying opportunities for the people & change service offering, other business units and wider advisory services
  • Identify potential clients and help pursue opportunities to develop and grow the People and Change business
  • Deliver projects/scope of work as part of multidisciplinary client engagement teams in compliance with firm policies, procedures, practices and standards.
  • Serve as a project manager on medium-large projects with moderate complexity) / workstream lead / operational team member to assist clients to build agile people and change functions and embrace change.
  • Ensure effective project management and delivery within an agreed budget to achieve the required revenue and profit targets. Engage in business development initiatives, including the proactive identification of opportunities, development and presentation of winning proposals
  • Assist in building and maintaining long-term business relationships and networks to contribute to the attainment of business objectives.
  • Provide relevant technical knowledge, coaching, feedback and training to members of the team to support their personal development and career growth. Participate in internal firm initiatives as of when required.
  • Skills and attributes required for the role:
  • Sales and opportunity development mindset
  • Inquisitive, enthusiastic and a drive to learn and succeed
  • Ambition to learn, development and drive change
  • Innovative and digitally minded
  • Analytical minded
  • Business acumen and commercial awareness
  • People/teams and project management
  • Client oriented with a hands-on approach
  • Sense of urgency, task ownership and accountability
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Presentation and facilitation skills
  • Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):
  • Relevant Master’s degree
  • Minimum 5 - 6 years consulting experience or 3 years management experience delivering HR consulting services with specific experience in leading medium to large digital HR transformation services.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and experience in leading projects focused on supporting clients on the future of HR requirements and using cloud HR enablement solutions such as Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, ServiceNow, Salesforce and Microsoft to transform the HR function.
  • Registration or membership with recognised professional bodies

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You'll apply on KPMG South Africa's own site before 13 December 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationJohannesburg, Gauteng
CategoryHuman Resources
Experience5+ years
Posted13 November 2026
Closing Date13 December 2026
KPMG South Africa
Johannesburg, Gauteng

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