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.

At SKF South Africa we dont just adapt to change we lead it. Were on an exciting journey of transformation and were 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 isnt your typical HR 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 youll 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. Youll 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 peoples experiences. You should also have:

• A masters or bachelors 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 firmlybelieve 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 Please note that we cant 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 you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the recruiter.

Is this you

If youre 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.