Effectiveness Manager

Reporting to: Chief People Officer

Location: Stellenbosch

Peace Parks Foundation, founded by President Nelson Mandela, HRH Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands and Dr. Anton Rupert, is a leader in large‑scale ecological restoration across southern Africa. Through co‑management partnerships that unite governments, communities and donors, it restores vast transboundary landscapes that deliver measurable conservation and livelihood outcomes. Vision 2050 will secure 18 functional landscapes spanning 980,000 km², one of the world’s largest land‑conservation initiatives.

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Are you passionate about creating seamless, high‑impact Human Resource (HR) operations and enabling teams to thrive? We’re looking for a People Effectiveness Manager to play a pivotal role within our People, Talent & Culture (PTC) department, shaping how HR practices deliver value across the organisation.

As an operational HR leader and 2IC to the Chief People Officer (CPO), you will ensure the effective delivery, governance, and consistency of HR practices across all locations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys driving operational excellence, empowering teams, and translating strategic HR plans into tangible, day‑to‑day outcomes.

You will lead and enable local HR teams and line managers to deliver HR programs effectively, maintain compliance, and uphold high standards across the group. In this role, your work will directly impact employee experience, organisational culture, and the success of our people strategy.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of group‑wide HR operations, make a meaningful difference in how HR services are delivered, and work closely with the leadership team to ensure our people strategies are implemented consistently and effectively.

The People Effectiveness Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence and governance across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring that people systems, processes, and reward frameworks enable organisational performance.

The role leads Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, HR Information Systems, reporting and compliance, while embedding effective people practices that support talent management, performance enablement, and organisational development.

Working in close partnership with the Chief People Officer, HR Practitioners, and operational leaders, the incumbent ensures that HR operations are integrated, data‑driven, compliant, and aligned to business strategy across all relevant geographies.

• Lead the enablement of local PTC teams and line managers by providing guidance, frameworks, tools, and training to implement HR programs consistently across the group.
• Act as an operational HR advisor for managers and staff on HR processes and practices, ensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth HR operations and knowledge sharing across the group.

• Manage the integration, implementation, and maintenance of HR systems, ensuring alignment with other organisational systems.
• Ensure HR and employee data integrity and compliance, maintaining accurate and complete records in line with statutory and internal requirements.
• Enable local PTC teams and managers by providing guidance, tools, and frameworks to implement HR processes, maintain data accuracy, and use HR systems effectively.
• Act as the liaison with external HR system service providers and internal stakeholders, ensuring smooth operations, effective communication, and timely resolution of queries.

• Manage Group and local benefits schemes with the support and guidance of the Chief People Officer.
• Oversee the implementation of group and local payroll and benefits processes, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and timelines.
• Manage relationships with external brokers and insurance providers, ensuring smooth service delivery and compliance.
• Lead compensation projects.
• Design compensation and benefits policies.
• Ensure accurate budgeting and reporting for…