This role is dedicated to the implementation of the Group Talent strategy within the Talent management and organizational development area, to deliver on the functions short and long term objectives. This entails managing key strategic projects through stakeholder collaboration to realise opportunities and support business challenges.  Research, development and implementation of frameworks, tools, technologies and best practices to promote an equitable associate experience across the Group.  Continuous improvement of implemented initiatives through feedback and learnings. Management of Talent Specialists. BA/BSc/BCom - Industrial Psychology or HR 7+ years working experience, 3+ years experience at Middle Management level in Talent Management or related Project Management :
1. Manage key strategic projects in relation to the talent management strategy.
2. Best practice research and benchmarking.
2. Support the business with change management when initiating new projects.
3. Feedback to business in order to drive project success within the group.
4. Manage and maintain core talent activities from previously implemented projects.+C24:D28 Talent Management:
1. Manage and drive continuous improvement of implemented strategic Talent Management initiatives in the streams of - Succession, Performance, Assessments, Onboarding, Talent Pipeline, Talent Mobility, Career Pathing.
2. Best practice research and benchmarking. Organizational Development:
1. Drive continuous improvement of business as usual initiatives relating to OD programmes and implemented projects aligned to Talent Management practices, relating to; Wellness, Leadership enablement, Culture enablement, organisational change management and Diversity & Inclusion to support a holistic workplace experience for all associates in line with Mr Price Group values and DNA.
2. Best practice research and benchmarking. Team Management:
1. Ensure that the workload within the team is distributed fairly and in line with the team's priorities to deliver on departmental KPI's / targets. 
2. Keep abreast of talent pool to contribute to the recruitment of top talent. 
3. Drive succession, training and development within the team to ensure resource capability and business continuity. 
4. Maintain a healthy and culturally aligned team. Financial Management:
Develop departmental budget and monitor/control spend in order to deliver strategy, prioritising projects in line with strategic intent.