People Intelligence and Enablement

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.Belonging at AbsaAbsa is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds.

In support of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) commitments and Employment Equity objectives, preference may be given to candidates from underrepresented designated groups, including persons with disabilities. We encourage applicants who may require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process to let us know so that appropriate support can be provided.Job SummaryVP: People Intelligence & Enablement to join the Learning, Performance and Talent COE at Absa CIB.

Will be appointed to support the Lead to translate people strategy into evidence-based business decisions. Bringing together workforce planning, people analytics and strategic insight, the successful candidate will help leaders understand people and capabilities required to deliver business strategy and build a forward-looking view of organisational needs.

This role complements the mandates of Talent Operations and Learning, providing the intelligence and stakeholder enablement that support informed decisions.The ideal candidate will have a commercial degree (Six Sigma Black Belt qualification ideal) and 10 years plus experience working in a financial services enviro in a senior business intelligence or executive reporting role. Strong stakeholder management and data storytelling skills combined with strategic workforce planning capability and insight into talent and performance.Job DescriptionTranslate people data into actionable insights, highlighting workforce risks, opportunities and business implications.Support strategic workforce planning by identifying future people and capability needs aligned to CIB’s business strategy.Integrate talent, performance and learning intelligence to inform priorities and decisions across the portfolio.Equip executives and stakeholders with clear reporting, compelling data storytelling and decision-relevant insight.Enable strategic planning and measurement to connect people priorities with business needs.EducationBachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Education, Training and Development (Required)