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M-KOPA

Senior People Lead

Johannesburg

FULL TIME

November 5, 2024


We are looking for a Senior People Lead to join our Human Resources Team; as we scale up and drive digital and financial inclusion across our markets.

As a Senior People Lead at M-KOPA, you will serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to executive and senior leaders in our South African market.

In this role, you'll drive the people agenda by aligning business priorities with strategies that promote a high-performance culture. You'll lead initiatives, mentor colleagues in HR, and collaborate across teams to ensure organizational success - reflecting our company values.

About Us
At M-KOPA, we believe that our people are the heart of our organization. In the role of Senior People Partner, you will be at the forefront of driving our people agenda for the South African market, a vital area of our operations.

You’ll collaborate closely with executive leaders to align business priorities with innovative people strategies that foster a culture of high performance and growth.

You’ll have the opportunity to lead transformative organizational initiatives that not only address current challenges but also anticipate future needs.

By leveraging data-driven insights, you will shape our talent management processes and drive engagement initiatives that resonate with our commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about crafting impactful solutions and mentoring others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, this role is designed for you. Join us in creating an inspiring workplace where our people thrive and contribute to M-KOPA's success!


This is a on-site role with some hybrid working, you would be working from our offices in in Johannesburg, South Africa partnering with a diverse group of employees from our different markets and locations across the UK, Europe and Africa. You will be reporting to the Director of People - Markets.

Expertise
We expect you to be a strategic thinker and a proactive leader, comfortable working closely with senior executives to align business objectives with effective people strategies. Your experience should include developing and implementing talent management initiatives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

You should have a proven track record in organizational development, employee engagement, and performance management, leveraging data-driven insights to drive decision-making and shape our people agenda. Your ability to coach and mentor fellow People Partners is crucial, as is your skill in navigating employee relations and managing labor partnerships in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

If you thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about creating impactful people solutions, we invite you to bring your expertise in HR strategy, talent development, and organizational change management to M-KOPA.

Why M-KOPA?
At M-KOPA, we empower our people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. We support individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritize well-being, and embrace flexibility.

Join us in shaping the future of M-KOPA as we grow together. Explore more at m-kopa.com.

Recognized thrice by the Financial Times as one Africa's fastest growing company (2022, 2023 and 2024) and by TIME100 Most influential companies in the world 2023 and 2024 , we've served over 5 million customers, unlocking $1.5 billion in cumulative credit for the unbanked across Africa.

M-KOPA, as a policy, does not collect/charge any money as a pre-employment or post-employment requirement. This means that we never ask for ‘recruitment fees’, ‘processing fees’, ‘interview fees’ or any other kind of money in exchange for offer letters or interviews at any time during the hiring process.
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