Company:
De Beers Group
Industry: Engineering / Technical
Deadline: Oct 28, 2025
Job Type: Full Time
Experience: 5 – 7 years
Location: Gauteng
Province: Johannesburg
Field: Human Resources / HR
Job Description:
- As the Group People Technology Manager, you’ll lead the global people technology strategy, overseeing the implementation, integration, and optimisation of systems and tools across the employee lifecycle.
- You’ll play a pivotal role in driving digital transformation, enhancing user experience, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the People Function.
- You’ll be the technical expert and strategic partner, ensuring our systems are fit-for-purpose, scalable, and aligned with business needs. From managing legacy systems to implementing AI-driven solutions, you’ll help us build a seamless, efficient, and future-ready people technology landscape.
Key Responsibilities
Technology Strategy & Delivery
- Lead the development and execution of a global people technology roadmap.
- Act as the technical expert across all HR systems, supporting escalations and representing technology needs in planning forums.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to assess needs and implement innovative solutions.
User Experience & Process Improvement
- Drive system integration and automation to improve employee experience and data flow.
- Lead enhancements and tooling initiatives to support global process execution.
- Champion the adoption of new platforms and technologies.
Data Governance & Compliance
- Establish governance standards and ensure compliance with data privacy and security protocols.
- Support training and change management initiatives across the People Function.
- Stay ahead of emerging trends and advise leadership on opportunities for innovation.
Operational Systems Management
- Oversee bespoke and legacy systems in operational environments.
- Manage Time & Attendance systems and ensure integration with payroll.
- Coordinate with third-party vendors to ensure smooth system operations.
AI & Automation
- Lead the implementation of AI-driven HR solutions to enhance efficiency and experience.
- Identify and automate key HR processes, ensuring scalability and compliance.
- Monitor performance and recommend enhancements based on data insights.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
- 5–7 years of experience in HR systems, with at least 3–5 years working directly with SuccessFactors.
Experience
- Demonstrable experience in a People (HR) function or similar role.
- Proven expertise in HR systems, data management, and digital transformation.
- Experience with Power BI, Power Automate, Microsoft Forms and Copilot is highly desirable.
- Experience with SuccessFactors and Microsoft Office is desirable.
- Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Agile mindset with a customer-focused approach.
Closing Date:
- 29 October, 2025
