- Job Type Full Time , Hybrid
- Qualification Bachelors , Masters
- Experience 7 years
- Location Gauteng
- City Johannesburg
- Job Field Human Resources / HR 
Senior Manager – Human Resources at MTN
Senior Manager – Human Resources
Responsibilities
- The Senior Manager Human Resources – Software Solutions will be responsible for the following:
Talent Attraction & Recruitment and On-boarding
- Hands-on recruitment specialist, managing the entire recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding, to attract and retain top-tier talent ensuring that the MTN HR ways of work are fit-for-purpose for an agile software development unit
- Ensure Talent Sourcing Compliance through adherence to MTN Group’s talent acquisition strategies, including sourcing techniques, employer branding, approved sourcing channels and all recruitment processes
- Ensure candidates have a hospitality-grade experience throughout the process. Further also ensure the candidate experience reflects both the company’s culture and MTN Group’s global standards on engagement and communication
- Ensure role requirements and job descriptions comply to technical competencies and cultural fit
- Align all recruitment efforts with MTN Group’s organisation architecture on workforce agility and adaptability, ensuring a smooth hiring process within Agile teams
- Drive compliance with MTN’s diversity and inclusion policies during recruitment, ensuring that all hiring practices adhere to the group’s standards for fairness and equity
- Drive automation in digital onboarding, asset lifecycle management, and HRIS integrations that ensure squad readiness within 5 Business Days of appointment
Performance Management & Talent Development
- Mange and execute performance management programs in alignment with MTN’s Groups approved frameworks & methodologies
- Agile Performance Management: Implement the MTN performance management framework that emphasises adaptability, continuous improvement, and team-based achievements. Drive performance review processes that are aligned with the iterative and collaborative nature of Agile work.
- Coaching & Development: Act as a coach to both managers and employees, facilitating regular feedback loops and development conversations.. Develop and deliver training programs focused on leadership, cross- functional collaboration, and Agile-specific competencies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
- Continuous Feedback Systems: Establish a culture of ongoing feedback through tools and platforms that facilitate regular check-ins and performance conversations in an Agile context
Learning, Leadership Coaching & Change Management
- Partner with leadership to support Agile transformations and Provide one-on-one coaching to managers to enhance their leadership effectiveness.
- Develop Belt-aligned development pathways using internal mentoring, pair programming, and vendor-led technical training. Oversee leadership uplift programmes and learning strategies to increase internal mobility and skills relevance.
- Lead change management initiatives to help employees navigate organizational shifts & transformations
Employee Experience & Culture
- Own employee engagement and culture-building initiatives, ensuring that the workplace reflects the values of agility, collaboration, and innovation
- Design and implement initiatives to measure and improve employee engagement
- Manage & maintain a strong Agile workplace culture that fosters teamwork, open communication, and adaptability
- Drive the implementation of the MTN Groups Hospitality-focused EX strategy & EX Journeys
- Champion company culture & partner with leadership to drive cultural transformation initiatives
- Interpret and gather insights on MTN’s regular employee pulse checks and act on feedback to make data- driven improvements to HR practices and culture
- Drive measurable improvement in team engagement via quarterly feedback loops and culture rituals
Organizational Design and Strategic Workforce
- Ensure the organizational design reflects MTN Group’s approved Organization Architecture frameworks and aligned with the Agile work environment
- Collaborate with leadership to ensure the company structure supports Agile principles such as cross-functional teams and self-organizing groups, in line with MTN Group’s guidelines
- Work with leadership to ensure that changes in role requirements, especially in Agile teams, comply with MTN Group’s policies and do not deviate from group standards
- Lead the design and delivery of workforce strategies aligned to agile Pod/Squad configurations. Forecast talent needs, manage Belt progression frameworks, and ensure optimal resourcing across full-time, intern, and consultant populations.
- Workforce Analytics & Reporting -Build real-time dashboards to monitor squad velocity, engagement, Belt progression, and attrition risk. Provide analytics-based insights to the Software Solutions Lead and Product Heads for decision-making
Rewards, Recognition and Well-being
- Ensure adherence to the MTN Group approved rewards / compensation & benefits frameworks
- Drive and manage employee rewards, well-being programs & recognition initiatives
HR Operations, Metrics, Audit &Compliance
- Independently manage day-to-day HR operations, ensuring smooth and compliant processes. Continuously improve operational processes, making them more agile and aligned with employee needs
- Ensure all HR activities are compliant with employment/ labor laws, regulations, and internal policies
- Developing and monitoring key HR metrics that track process efficiency and hospitality-focused EX
- Work with Risk & Internal Audit to address and process gaps and improvements
- Work with legal and compliance teams when necessary to handle sensitive employee issues
- Manage disciplinary processes, and grievances in a fair and transparent manner
- Provide guidance on HR matters such as employee relations, conflict resolution, and workforce planning.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field
- Job Evaluation certification
- Agile Coach Certification
Experience:
- 7+ years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in a software development or technology-driven company
- Extensive experience in implementing group-wide HR policies and frameworks
- Proven ability to independently manage end to end HR operations while adhering to global guidelines and local requirement
Skills :
- Strong knowledge of Agile HR frameworks
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, compliance, and employee relations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and influence without direct authority
- Strong facilitation and coaching skills
Apply Before: 07/14/2025
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to MTN on ehle.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com to apply
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