PX Country Lead & People Business Enabler

Are you interested in implementing and managing changes to improve organizational capability and efficiency? Would you describe yourself as pragmatic, engaged, and motivated? Then this could be your next job!

Take the Next Step in Your HR (PX) Career! We are looking for a…

PX Country Lead & People Business Enabler

…playing a key role in our Industrial business in Boksburg, South Africa.

SKF in South Africa is represented by 200 employees in the Industrial Market Sales Unit in in Jet Park, Boksburg and Gauteng. Learn more about us by visiting https://www.skf.com.

At SKF South Africa, we don’t just adapt to change — we lead it. We’re on an exciting journey of transformation, and we’re looking for an HR Business Partner with a sharp mind, strategic heart, and motivated spirit to join us in building the organization of tomorrow. This isn’t your typical HR role. This is for the innovator, the strategist, the trusted advisor who thrives at the intersection of people, performance, and purpose.

As a strategic partner to our leaders, you’ll be the driving force behind:

Organizational Development

• Define and implement the People Agenda, by analyzing, designing, and implementing structures that fuel agility, efficiency, and growth
• Facilitate org design and workforce planning that align with strategic goals, as growth plan, talent management, succession planning

Leadership & Team Development

• Coach and challenge leaders to scale their impact
• Design and deliver high-impact leadership development programs
• Strengthen team dynamics through targeted interventions and offsites

Change Management & Transformation

• Lead people-centered change in complex transformation initiatives
• Develop strategies to ensure change is sustainable, scalable, and engaging
• Build readiness, resilience, and alignment across teams

HR Strategy & Business Partnership

• Act as a thought partner to senior leaders on culture, talent, and capability
• Use data to diagnose challenges and co-create solutions
• Coordinate alignment between business priorities and people strategies
• Encourage initiatives designed to elevate the company as an attractive place for employees, with a keen focus on retention and compliance with a safe, inclusive, and healthy environment as outlined in our Code of Conduct and according to our company Values (Collaboration, Curiosity, Courage, Care)

You will have overall responsibility for all local PX activities in SKF South Africa, in close collaboration with Country Manager and PX Community. You'll be part of the local management team and be an integral member of our global PX community.

Your Profile:

Thriving in this role requires detailed experience in Human Resource area (PX), in addition to a deep insight into business priorities and the people's experiences. You should also have:

• A master’s or bachelor’s degree in HR (PX) or related field, along with extensive working experience as an HR (PX) professional.
• Extensive experience in organizational design, change management, and leadership development along with a deep understanding of team dynamics and systemic thinking
• Hands-on experience with transformation projects (M&A, agile shifts, culture change, etc.)
• A strategic mindset with a bias for action, creativity, and influence
• Good understanding of South African labor law
• The ability to navigate a matrix organization, establishing effective working relations and coordinating shared commitments, with effective facilitation and coaching skills
• Positive attitude, integrity, and a practical mindset for solving problems by bridging simplicity with compliance to regulations and policies.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience using people analytics tools, to promote data-driven decision-making and digital transformation, will be considered as meritorious

SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF

What We Offer

In addition to a meaningful job and great colleagues in an international setting, we offer you a good package of compensation and benefits including comprehensive occupational health care and extensive insurance.

Additional Information

This position will be located in Boksburg. Local contract. You will report to the PBE Manager Sales, Services & Industries & SBPE

For information on the recruitment process you can contact Simona Collino, Recruitment Expert EMEA, at simona.collino@skf.com. Please note that we can’t accept applications via e-mail due to GDPR.

At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the recruiter. 

Is This You?

If you’re keen on the idea of helping teams and leaders unlock their potential and want to play a key role in an evolving, transforming organization — we want to meet you!

Please send your application and CV in English by September, 26 2025.