VP, People Intelligence and Enablement

About the role

Absa is recruiting a VP, People Intelligence and Enablement to join the Learning, Performance and Talent COE at Absa CIB, based in Sandton. The role supports the Lead in translating people strategy into evidence-based business decisions, combining workforce planning, people analytics and strategic insight so that leaders understand the people and capabilities needed to deliver business strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Translate 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.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Training and Development (required).
• 10 years or more of experience in a financial services environment, in a senior business intelligence or executive reporting role.
• Six Sigma Black Belt qualification is ideal.

Required skills

• Strong stakeholder management and data storytelling skills.
• Strategic workforce planning capability and insight into talent and performance.