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People Business Partner Analyst

Durban, South AfricaDurban, South AfricaFull-timePosted Aug 13, 2026

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What we're looking for

Accountabilities: Ensuring HR strategy & key processes are well institutionalized and executed & providing full range of HR services by understanding, responding and proactively acting on insights, expectations, needs and requirements including contractors . Managing every aspect of employee development and relations Serving as an employee champion to ensure that processes and relationships are fair and equitable while utilizing key HR tools & processes to ensure all employees are fully engaged in and committed to the business growth Demonstrating leadership & providing guidance to establish & maintain quality balance with business & developmental agendas of line managers & leaders.

Providing coaching and feedback to the managers on execution of HR programs; evaluating effectiveness, reviewing and seeking improvements on the execution of the systems and processes Leading business HR Strategy implementation on site Setting and monitoring team/department and objectives (operation key deliverables on the people agenda) Supports site management with driving One Pesico Way Eanbles the Learning and Development strategy of the company at site level Leads and drives for improved employee relations Ensures speedy resolution/close out of matters of discipline, disputes and reported grievances Represents the company in CCMA cases Leads the talent acquisition initiatives in collaboration with CoE team Ensures site management team understanding of the Total Rewards philosophy, objectives and procedures Coaches management on initiatives to drive performance and assists with Performance Review process Jointly (with Site Leader) owns the people planning process (PPP) for the operation Drives compliance with EEA and SDA compliance agenda Proactively identify talent flight risks and possible requirements for leadership/environmental change in order to retain talent Provides counsel and advice to management team and employees B Tech or Degree in Social Sciences/HR Management/Business Management In-depth knowledge in the generalist space of HR, Labour Laws, change management methodologies, and compensation and benefits Ability to write and review policies Report writing skills Attention to detail Data collection and interpretation Computer skills Communication skills Negotiations Persuasion skills Resiliance Goal driven Analytical Problem solving skills A people’s person – should find satisfaction in interacting with employees and engaging at different levels as that is a huge part of the job on site.

“Pepsi. Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act." Overview About Pepsi. Co Pepsi. Co products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Pepsi. Co generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and Soda.

Stream. Pepsi. Co's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. Guiding Pepsi. Co is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with Pepsi. Co Positive (pep+).

pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore, and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. Pepsi. Co SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.

For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.

Responsibilities

Accountabilities: Ensuring HR strategy & key processes are well institutionalized and executed & providing full range of HR services by understanding, responding and proactively acting on insights, expectations, needs and requirements including contractors . Managing every aspect of employee development and relations Serving as an employee champion to ensure that processes and relationships are fair and equitable while utilizing key HR tools & processes to ensure all employees are fully engaged in and committed to the business growth Demonstrating leadership & providing guidance to establish & maintain quality balance with business & developmental agendas of line managers & leaders.

Providing coaching and feedback to the managers on execution of HR programs; evaluating effectiveness, reviewing and seeking improvements on the execution of the systems and processes Leading business HR Strategy implementation on site Setting and monitoring team/department and objectives (operation key deliverables on the people agenda) Supports site management with driving One Pesico Way Eanbles the Learning and Development strategy of the company at site level Leads and drives for improved employee relations Ensures speedy resolution/close out of matters of discipline, disputes and reported grievances Represents the company in CCMA cases Leads the talent acquisition initiatives in collaboration with CoE team Ensures site management team understanding of the Total Rewards philosophy, objectives and procedures Coaches management on initiatives to drive performance and assists with Performance Review process Jointly (with Site Leader) owns the people planning process (PPP) for the operation Drives compliance with EEA and SDA compliance agenda Proactively identify talent flight risks and possible requirements for leadership/environmental change in order to retain talent Provides counsel and advice to management team and employees Qualifications B Tech or Degree in Social Sciences/HR Management/Business Management In-depth knowledge in the generalist space of HR, Labour Laws, change management methodologies, and compensation and benefits Ability to write and review policies Report writing skills Attention to detail Data collection and interpretation Computer skills Communication skills Negotiations Persuasion skills Resiliance Goal driven Analytical Problem solving skills A people’s person – should find satisfaction in interacting with employees and engaging at different levels as that is a huge part of the job on site.

“Pepsi. Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act."

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