Website Lesaka Technologies
Lesaka empowers underserviced Southern African consumers and merchants to fulfil their potential by delivering innovative financial services and other business services focussed on their specific needs.
Job Purpose:
The People Practitioner plays a critical role in supporting day-to-day HR operations across the Enterprise Division. Reporting to the HRBP, this role is the operational backbone of the People function — driving talent acquisition, enabling learning and development, and managing the full employee lifecycle with precision and care.
This is a fast-paced, hands-on role that requires someone who is comfortable wearing many hats, thrives in a dynamic environment, and brings a strong execution mindset. If you love building, doing, and making things happen this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities:
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
Drive end-to-end talent acquisition and build quality candidate pipelines aligned with workforce plans, DEI goals, and Lesaka’s transformation agenda.
Manage full-cycle recruitment: requisition setup, job posting, CV screening, interview coordination, and offer management.
Source high-calibre tech and business talent through direct sourcing, pipeline building, and LinkedIn search techniques.
Partner with the HRBP and Hiring Managers on structured interviews and evidence-based selection processes.
Drive employer branding and inclusive sourcing strategies aligned with Lesaka’s DEI and transformation commitments.
Maintain accurate pipeline tracking in the ATS (e.g., Simplify) with regular hiring metrics reporting to the HRBP.
Learning & Development
Support learning initiatives and skills-building programmes that grow organisational capability and develop future-fit talent.
Support the design and delivery of learning initiatives and training programmes across the division.
Manage learning platforms and coordinate end-to-end training logistics and delivery.
Track training participation and measure learning impact; report outcomes to the HRBP.
Administer Skills Development initiatives including tracking, documentation, and SETA/EE alignment.
Coordinate learnerships and internship programmes; contribute to spend tracking and vendor management.
Employee Lifecycle & HR Administration
Administer core HR processes for a workforce of approximately +290 employees across the full employee lifecycle.
Manage onboarding, offboarding, employment contracts, employment changes, and SharePoint file maintenance.
Maintain accurate HR records and documentation in line with audit and compliance requirements.
Support disciplinary processes, performance management cycles, and employee development initiatives in partnership with the HRBP.
Provide timely payroll inputs for new hires, changes, and leavers; coordinate benefits administration with Group Payroll.
Compliance, B-BBEE & Employment Equity
Ensure adherence to South African labour legislation, employment equity targets, and company policy.
Maintain compliance with labour legislation, employment equity requirements, and internal HR policies.
Support Lesaka’s B-BBEE strategy: collate audit evidence, assist with spend tracking, and coordinate with Finance.
Support the EE process: collate data, schedule EE Committee meetings, and track alignment with targets.
People Experience & Culture
Ensure an excellent employee experience through efficient onboarding, consistent communication, and proactive support.
Assist with wellness, culture, and team experience initiatives that foster belonging and collaboration.
Process Optimization & Reporting
Support the automation and digitalisation of People processes and tools.
Maintain HR documentation, templates, and SOPs in Confluence for operational consistency.
Produce accurate, timely reporting on headcount, attrition, recruitment activity, and compliance metrics.
Monitor HR process effectiveness and propose improvements to enhance speed, quality, and compliance.
Health, Safety & Operational Support
Support a safe and compliant workplace in collaboration with Facilities and SHE officers.
Experience & Skills
4 and above years of HR generalist/Specialist experience in a dynamic, high-growth, or fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to wear many hats — you move seamlessly between strategic support and hands-on execution.
A strong executor: you follow through, close loops, and take ownership of your workload with minimal oversight.
Strong recruiting expertise, especially in technical and digital talent sourcing.
Solid knowledge of South African labour law, employee relations processes, and B-BBEE/Employment Equity frameworks.
Experience with Skills Development planning, reporting,WSP/ATR Submission and SETA requirements.
Proficiency in HRIS, ATS platforms (e.g., Simplify), and payroll input processes.
High attention to detail with the ability to handle confidential data responsibly.
Effective communicator who can influence, build trust, and collaborate across all levels of the business.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Psychology, Industrial Psychology Social Sciences or related field.
Training or certification in B-BBEE, EE compliance, or Labour Relations is a strong advantage.
Experience with digital tools for project management and HR operations: HRIS, Atlassian, Jira, Confluence, or similar.
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