Senior Officer: HC Business Partner – RAF

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Senior Officer: HC Business Partner – Road Accident Fund (RAF)

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced Human Resources professionals to apply for the position of Senior Officer: HC Business Partner. The successful candidate will support the delivery of Human Capital services and contribute to a positive employee experience across the organisation.

This is a permanent position based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, within the Corporate Support Division.

Job Details

  • Job Title: Senior Officer: HC Business Partner
  • Reference Number: 6952
  • Division: Corporate Support
  • Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • T.A.S.K Grade: 13
  • Salary: R668,708.00 Total Employment Cost package
  • Closing Date: 4 August 2026
  • EE Target: People with Disabilities

Purpose of the Job

Reporting to the Manager: Human Capital Business Partner, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering and coordinating a range of Human Capital functions aimed at supporting business objectives, maintaining sound employee relations and improving the overall employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

Human Capital Practices and Compliance

  • Support the consistent implementation of Human Capital strategies, plans, frameworks, policies and procedures.
  • Keep up to date with industry trends, Human Capital best practices and relevant labour legislation.
  • Monitor changes in Human Capital legislation and support compliance across the organisation.

Human Capital Administration

  • Coordinate the full recruitment cycle for the Fund.
  • Ensure employee termination and exit processes are completed accurately.
  • Ensure employee transfers and promotions are correctly captured on SAP.
  • Provide guidance and support on leave management.
  • Facilitate Human Capital activities during employee onboarding and offboarding.
  • Conduct investigations into personnel-related matters when required.
  • Provide guidance on conditions of service, pension fund and medical aid rules.

Employee Relations

  • Monitor the application of disciplinary and grievance procedures to promote consistency and compliance.
  • Assist with the resolution of labour-related matters and employee grievances.
  • Provide advice and guidance to employees and management on labour relations matters, including applicable legislation such as the LRA, BCEA and EEA.

Organisational Effectiveness

  • Support the implementation of organisational effectiveness initiatives.
  • Assist processing centres with organisational structures, job profiles and job evaluation activities.
  • Provide technical and administrative support for the performance management system.

Reporting

  • Coordinate and prepare required Human Capital reports for management.
  • Develop and maintain functional reporting systems for management, projects and performance monitoring.

Stakeholder Relations

  • Liaise with recruitment agencies and relevant stakeholders.
  • Respond to information requests and enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
  • Act as a link between people management functions and business operations.

People Management

  • Promote positive and productive employee relations.
  • Provide ongoing operational Human Capital support and guidance to employees.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology or a related qualification.

Experience

  • At least 4 years’ relevant experience in a Human Resource Management environment.
  • Experience at a supervisory level for at least 1 year will be advantageous.

Required Competencies and Skills

Candidates should demonstrate knowledge and capability in:

  • Planning, organising and coordination
  • Personal mastery
  • Judgement and decision-making
  • Ethics and values
  • Client service orientation
  • Human Capital operations
  • Human Capital systems, software and databases
  • Performance management and evaluation
  • End-to-end Human Capital processes
  • Recruitment and talent sourcing
  • Employee relations
  • Learning and development

Important Information

The RAF offers Total Employment Cost (TEC) packages, with no additional employer contributions. Successful candidates will be required to structure their remuneration packages according to their individual needs.

The Road Accident Fund subscribes to the principles of employment equity, and preference will be given to People with Disabilities.

Security vetting will be conducted on all prospective employees. Applicants with foreign qualifications are responsible for having their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and providing proof of the evaluation.

Applicants who do not receive correspondence within six weeks after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official Road Accident Fund careers portal, quoting Reference Number 6952 – Senior Officer: HC Business Partner.

Closing Date: 4 August 2026

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