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Job Title: HR People Partner

Reporting to: Head of HR

Location : Boundary Road, Newlands, Cape Town

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

 

Job Summary:

The People Partner provides business-facing HR advisory support across the employee lifecycle, partnering with managers to implement people initiatives, strengthen employee experience and support organisational effectiveness.

Working closely with the Head: HR and HR Generalist, the People Partner provides guidance, and practical support to employees. The role focuses on people partnering and employee experience.

 

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Psychology, Human Resources Management or a related field.
• Minimum of four years’ relevant Human Resources experience in an HR advisory, HR partnering or generalist environment.
• Experience supporting employee engagement and wellness initiatives.
• Experience working with Human Resources Information Systems, preferably Sage People or an equivalent system.
• Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Preferred

• Honours Degree or Postgraduate qualification in Industrial Psychology or Human Resources.
• Psychometric Assessment Certification.
• Sage HRIS certification.

Job Functions:

1. People Partnering & HR Advisory Support

• Provide day-to-day routine HR advice and support to employees across the employee lifecycle.
• Build effective working relationships with employees and provide proactive HR support.
• In conjunction with the Head: HR, assist managers with the application of HR policies, procedures and best practices.
• Support managers in addressing people-related challenges, escalating complex matters to the Head: HR where required.
• Provide insights and recommendations to support effective people decision-making.
• Identify workforce trends, risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to improve the employee experience.
• Support organisational change initiatives through clear communication and employee engagement.
• Promote a positive, consistent and values-aligned employee experience across the organisation.

2. Employee Wellness, Engagement & Organisational Culture

• Support the implementation of employee wellness, engagement and culture initiatives in collaboration with the Head: HR and HR Generalist.
• Promote awareness and uptake of Employee Assistance Programme initiatives and wellness resources.
• Provide input into employee engagement, organisational climate and culture surveys based on manager and employee feedback.
• Analyse engagement themes and provide practical recommendations to improve the employee experience.
• Support recognition, appreciation and culture-building initiatives.
• Encourage team engagement activities that strengthen collaboration, morale and organisational culture.
• Act as a feedback channel between employees, managers and HR to support a positive and values-aligned workplace culture.

3. Diversity, Inclusion & Employee Experience

• Support diversity and inclusion initiatives by promoting inclusive behaviours within assigned business areas.
• Assist managers with inclusive workplace practices that encourage belonging, respect and psychological safety.
• Support Employment Equity initiatives through awareness, consultation and feedback, in collaboration with the Head: HR and HR Generalist.
• Contribute insights to diversity awareness programmes and inclusion campaigns.
• Encourage equitable people practices in recruitment, development, performance and employee engagement.
• Promote a respectful and inclusive workplace environment through day-to-day people partnering.

4. Performance Development

• Support managers in applying the organisation’s performance management framework fairly and consistently.
• Partner with managers to identify development needs and support the implementation of Individual Development Plans.
• Provide people insights to support workforce planning and talent reviews discussions.
• Support organisational development initiatives aimed at improving employee effectiveness and performance.
• Contribute to employee retention initiatives by identifying engagement, performance and development trends.
• Support learning and development initiatives by providing feedback on business and employee needs.

5. HR Operations, Administration & HRIS

• Promote accurate and timely employee information by working with managers, employees and the HR Generalist.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity when handling employee information and HR data.
• Identify HRIS or process improvement opportunities and provide feedback to the Head: HR.
• Support payroll and HR administration by verifying people-related information where required.
• Support the accurate completion of HR documentation.
• Contribute to HR reporting by providing relevant people insights, trends and recommendations.

6. Information Governance & Compliance

• Assist in ensuring compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act and organisational policies relating to employee information.
• Promote the responsible handling, processing, storage and disposal of personal information.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee information and HR documentation.
• Follow appropriate access controls for HR systems and employee information.
• Promote awareness of confidentiality and data protection requirements among managers and employees.

7. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Support

• Partner with the HR team to support recruitment planning and role requirements for assigned departments.
• Participate in recruitment and selection processes where business partnering input is required.
• Support employer branding initiatives by promoting a positive employee and candidate experience.

8. Employee Relations & Industrial Relations Support

• Provide early-stage guidance to managers on routine employee relations matters and escalate complex matters to the Head: HR.
• Assist managers with addressing workplace concerns through fair, consistent and values-aligned conversations.
• Identify emerging employee relations risks and escalate to the Head: HR.

9. Governance, Committees & Stakeholder Participation

• Participate in internal committees, subcommittees, project teams and working groups as required.
• Represent the Human Resources function on committees as delegated.
• Prepare committee reports, presentations and supporting documentation where required.

Key Competencies

Technical Competencies:

• Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Sound knowledge and practical application of POPIA requirements.
• Knowledge of Industrial Psychology principles and organisational behaviour.
• Knowledge of employee relations and performance management processes.
• Strong understanding of employee engagement and organisational culture principles.
• Proficiency in HR Information Systems, preferably Sage People.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to influence others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent planning, organising and project coordination skills.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.
• Customer-focused, with a proactive and collaborative approach.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.

 

Closing Date: 24 July 2026

 

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion; however, preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in accordance with the Employment Equity Act of South Africa

Job Title: Junior Marketing Account Manager: HPC

Reporting to: Marketing Manager

Location: Boundary Road, Newlands, Cape Town

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 25 hours per week

 

Job Summary:

The Junior Marketing Account Manager: HPC will support the growth, visibility, and commercial success of our High Performance Centre (HPC). This role is ideal for someone who understands the world of sport performance, athlete development, health, strength and conditioning, and can translate technical expertise into engaging and effective marketing campaigns. 

 

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in Marketing, Sport Science, Biokinetics, Exercise Science, Communications, Sport Management or a related field.
• 1 - 2 years' experience in marketing, social media or content Co-ordination.
• Strong understanding of sport performance, athletes, teams, health and conditioning environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 

Preferred

• Relevant postgraduate qualification 
• Digital marketing, social media advertising, CRM or HubSpot experience.
• Experience working with athletes, sports teams, clubs, schools or high-performance programmes.
• Exposure to sponsorship or partnership activation.

Job Functions include but are not limited to:

• Develop and coordinate marketing campaigns for HPC programmes, services and events.
• Work closely with the HPC Manager and Marketing team to drive awareness, enquiries and lead generation.
• Coordinate content creation, including social media, video, photography, website and email campaigns.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide regular reporting and recommendations.
• Support sponsorship, partnership and brand exposure opportunities.
• Ensure all marketing content is accurate, scientifically credible and aligned with SSISA brand standards.

Attributes:

• Proactive, organised and creative individual who is passionate about sport and performance, enjoys working with technical experts, and can balance creativity with data-driven decision making.

 

Closing Date: 22 July 2026

 

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion; however, preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in accordance with the Employment Equity Act of South Africa

Job Title: Biokineticist

Reporting to: Practice Manager of Facility

Location: Pinelands, Cape Town (The Gym at Old Mutual)

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 10 hours per week on a salaried shift basis and be available for a total of 40 hours per week for additional duties.  The salaried hours will include shifts on weekends on a roster system.

 

Job Summary:

To provide biokinetics and relevant health-related services to the clientele of SSISA and Old Mutual Gym that is managed by SSISA. The Biokineticist is responsible for delivering evidence-based exercise assessment, prescription, and training services to members and clients. 
The Biokineticist plays an important role in ensuring a safe, professional, and client-centred training environment, while supporting SSISA initiatives, mentoring interns where applicable, and contributing to continuous improvement within the department

 

Essential Requirements:

• BA or BSc Honours in Biokinetics
• 3 years minimum relevant experience, including medical aid testing experience with Medscheme and/or Discovery, and group class instruction experience or qualification, eg. Pilates, Spinning, Taebo
• Registered with HPCSA and BASA
• Proficiency in Excel and Word

Advantageous

• Proven relevant experience in a private practice and/or corporate wellness setting.
• Has worked with the clientele of the Sports Science Institute and the Gym @ Old Mutual.
  
  

Job Functions include but are not limited to:

• Orthopedic Assessments
• Assessments for new members – testing shifts
• Re-assessments
• Programme prescription
• Consultations with members
• Class instruction
• Individual training sessions with members

Attributes:

• Good communication and strong administrative skills.

• Passion for working directly with people

 

Closing Date: 24 July 2026

 

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion; however, preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in accordance with the Employment Equity Act of South Africa

Job Title: Marketing Account Manager: Education

Reporting to: Marketing Manager

Location: Boundary Road, Newlands, Cape Town

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week

 

Job Summary:

The Marketing Account Manager: Education will take ownership of the marketing and commercial positioning of SSISA's Education offerings, including:
•    QCTO & CHE & Online Qualifications
•    Online Short Courses
•    Workshops
•    Student Recruitment Campaigns
•    Open Days and Virtual Open Days
•    Corporate Education Offerings
•   Future Education Products and Services 
Working closely with Education, Sales, Business Development and Marketing teams, this role will ensure that all education programmes are effectively positioned, supported by strong lead-generation strategies and aligned to enrolment and revenue objectives. 

 

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing, Business Management, Commerce, Digital Marketing, Education, Communications or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in marketing, education marketing, commercial, programme management, student recruitment or sales-support roles.
• Experience developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels.
• Experience with CRM, lead generation, marketing automation and customer acquisition.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. 

Preferred

• Relevant postgraduate qualification 
• Experience within higher education, professional education, online learning, QCTO, CHE or accredited learning environments.
• HubSpot, Marketing Automation, Digital Marketing or CRM certifications.
• Experience in student recruitment, admissions or learner acquisition.

Job Functions:

Marketing Strategy & Campaign Management.

• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for all Education products and programmes.
• Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social media, email, SEO, paid advertising, content marketing and PR channels.
• Build and manage annual campaign calendars aligned to enrolment cycles and business objectives.

Lead Generation & Enrolment Growth

• Drive lead generation and enrolment growth across the Education portfolio.
• Develop and optimise lead funnels, nurture journeys and conversion pathways.
• Work closely with Education sales and admissions teams to improve conversion performance. 

CRM & HubSpot Management

• Manage HubSpot pipelines, workflows, automations and lead-nurturing activities.
• Develop landing pages, forms, email campaigns, segmentation strategies and lead-scoring models.
• Continuously optimise customer journeys and marketing automation processes. 

Reporting & Analytics

• Monitor campaign performance, conversion rates and ROI.
• Develop dashboards and reporting frameworks.
• Use performance insights to optimise campaigns, improve enrolment performance and support future decision-making. 

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary marketing contact for the Education business unit.
• Collaborate with Education, Sales, Admissions, Product Leads, Business Development and Marketing teams to achieve commercial objectives.
  
  

Closing Date: 24 July 2026

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion; however, preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in accordance with the Employment Equity Act of South Africa