System Specialist

Ampath Laboratories

2026/02/20

Centurion
Job Reference Number: P670001

Department: People Systems

Business Unit:

Industry: Pharmaceutical And Medical/Healthcare

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

You bring a solid academic foundation, with a degree or an equivalent NQF 7 qualification in Human Resources, Information Technology, or a closely related field. You are curious, rigorous, and committed to continuous learning, pairing technical understanding with a practical appreciation of how people, processes, and systems come together to enable performance. Your qualifications give you the confidence to advise leaders, partner with stakeholders, and translate complex needs into well‑designed, people‑first solutions that advance our People Partner Strategy.

You have five years progressive experience in HCM system configuration
, and at least 2 years' experience in HCM administration and support
, and you are comfortable acting as a super user who can own security, configuration, and the governance that underpins data integrity. You have hands‑on experience with at least one major enterprise HCM platform, ideally SAGE, and have an established track record of at least three years' experience in d
ata analytics, business intelligence, and reporting
, ideally within an HR context. It would also be an advantage to have a track record in working within a payroll background. You are highly capable and have proven experience of 5 years in advance Microsoft Excel for analysis, modelling, and reporting
, and you enjoy turning complexity into clarity for leaders and teams. Your experience shows that you can manage competing priorities, deliver projects from concept to completion, and bring stakeholders with you, always with a focus on empowering leadership, lifting engagement, and enabling talent growth.

You combine exceptional analytical thinking with disciplined problem‑solving and an unwavering attention to detail. You communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally, and you take pride in explaining technical concepts in a way that any audience can understand. You are proactive, self‑motivated, and commercially aware, with a strong grasp of core HR processes and the ways technology can enhance them. You have deep functional and technical knowledge of a leading HCM platform, including configuration, security, reporting, and integrations.

Your data toolkit includes statistical analysis, data modelling, and predictive analytics; advanced Excel capability across complex formulas, Pivot Tables, Power Query, and ideally VBA or macros; and familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts applied thoughtfully to HR, such as intelligent automation, conversational support, and predictive insights. You understand the importance of confidentiality and handle sensitive information with absolute discretion.

Above all, you have a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for using data to help people thrive, teams perform, and leaders lead with confidence.

In this role, you will make the system work feel effortless for our people and powerful for our leaders. You will steward the HCM platform to provide a smooth, secure, and reliable experience, while constantly looking for smart improvements that save time and reduce friction. You will transform people data into meaningful insight, illuminating trends, risks, and opportunities, so leaders can make informed, timely decisions that build a high performance culture.

You will champion leadership empowerment and accountability by equipping managers with intuitive tools, trusted information, and practical training that fosters self‑sufficiency and clarity. You will help create people‑centric experiences that spark engagement, from seamless processes to accessible self‑service that genuinely makes work easier.

Day to day, this means you will manage and optimise the HCM system with care and precision; translate evolving business needs into well‑designed configurations; troubleshoot effectively to keep the experience smooth. You will design and maintain reports, dashboards, and analyses using…