Lets Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

This role provides input into BU and Segment People Plan with the core focus being on developing and implementing tactical HR people plans to drive organisation effectiveness. This role partners with Senior Management teams and is responsible for the implementation HR plans and advisory services. May manage a small team of HR Professionals in a large team.

Responsibilities

Policy Development and Implementation

Help develop procedures for an area of the organization and monitor their implementation.

HR Frameworks and Tools

Contribute to the drafting of HR frameworks and tools for recruitment, performance management, development, career and succession planning, compensation and benefits, diversity, employee onboarding and offboarding, and retention of talent, within an area of expertise, ensuring compliance with specified design principles, internal policies, and external legal requirements. Enable the attraction, development, and retention of talent at a sustainable cost.

Information and Business Advice

Provide specialist advice on the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, resolving queries and issues and referring very complex or contentious issues to others.

HR Data Analytics and Insights

Deliver complex analyses of HR data; identify key trends and contribute to the creation of HR insights that enable the diagnosis of business issues, enhancement of employee engagement, and/or improvement of business performance.

Employee Relations Case Management

Provide advice and guidance to managers in developing, documenting, and communicating solutions (including disciplinary action) for individual employee relations cases; support managers at formal hearings.

HR Data Management

Contribute to the development and testing of HR data collection forms or questionnaires in a specific area of expertise to ensure the collection of relevant data in line with defined requirements.

Personal Capability Building

Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Internal Client Relationship Management

Build effective working relationships within the internal client organization, delivering high-quality professional services with guidance from senior colleagues.

Minimum Requirements:

Citizenship

• Namibian citizenship

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting, Human Resources, Commerce, or a related field (NQF Level 7).

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience
• Knowledge of Namibian labour legislation, including the Labour Act, Social Security Act, Pension Funds Act and Income Tax Act.
• Previous working experience of Oracle / SAP System will be an added advantage.
• Advanced analytical and reporting skills, particularly Excel proficiency;

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Payroll processing, statutory reporting and payroll reconciliations;
• Advanced analytical and reporting skills, particularly Excel proficiency;
• Experience in payroll reconciliations and payroll-related financial controls;
• Excellent relationship management skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent planning and organizing skills;
• Must have excellent technical knowledge; and
• Be team orientated.

Job Description:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Labour Act, Social Security Act, Pension Fund Act, Income Tax Act and relevant employment laws;
• Ensure that Old Mutual employment, Remuneration and Benefits Practices comply with legislation and are tax compliant;
• Develops, implements and monitors remuneration and benefits best practice, policies and procedures;
• Develops positive relationships with both internal and external key stakeholders;
• Conducts industry benchmarking and research;
• Consults and communicates to business regarding remuneration & benefits practices;
• Implements changes to the HR data systems and provides monthly reporting and trend-analysis;
• Anticipates long term implications of current and emerging employment trends and integrates these into business strategies;
• Ensure integration with all other practices in the business;
• Providing a proactive, efficient, confidential and professional administrative service to internal customers with regards to payroll administration, all HR Data and managing integrity of data on the Human Resources Information Management System (HRMS);
• Administering the company payroll and ensuring that payroll deadlines are met;
• Identify, clarify and solve payroll-related queries, whilst maintaining appropriate feedback channels to ensure accuracy and completeness;
• Prepare and submit payroll tax returns and reports;
• Prepare and submit social security contributions, pension deductions, and other statutory payments;
• Support budgeting and forecasting by providing payroll cost data;
• Provide payroll documentation for internal and external audits;
• Reconcile payroll records with the general ledger and investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.

 

Skills

Business Requirements Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Data Interpretations, Data Management, Evaluating Information, Executing Plans, HR Employee Relations, Human Capital Management Systems, Nonprofit Law, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Regulatory Compliance Management

Competencies

Business Insight

Communicates Effectively

Decision Quality

Drives Engagement

Ensures Accountability

Manages Complexity

Optimizes Work Processes

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

21 August 2026 , 23:59

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