Lead Specialist People Systems at Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Human Resources Management, Information Technology, SAP SuccessFactors, System Configuration, Data Analysis, Reporting, User-Friendly Dashboards, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Skills, Troubleshooting, User Support, Mentoring, Data Integrity, Compliance, Process Optimization

Industry

mining

Description

POSITION: Lead People Systems Specialist LOCATION: Gold Fields JOB GRADING: D Upper Role Details Gold Fields is currently seeking a Lead People Systems Specialist to support the Senior Manager People Systems in leading the design, implementation, configuration, optimisation, and ongoing management of SAP SuccessFactors across all People processes. This role ensures that People technology solutions align with business objectives, improve employee experience, and support People operations and strategic initiatives. Key responsibilities include: Partner with ICT and People Systems to identify, design, and implement process and system enhancements that optimise performance and user experience Act as a trusted advisor to People teams, recommending leading practices and translating business needs into effective system solutions Manage system setup (workflows, rules, permissions), monitor releases, and ensure seamless integration with other systems Safeguard data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with regulations (e.g., GDPR, POPIA), while monitoring usage and audit logs Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reports to support compliance, operational monitoring, and leadership decision-making Lead UAT, quality assurance, and change initiatives to support adoption of new functionalities with minimal disruption Provide troubleshooting, user support, documentation, and training workshops to drive system adoption and effective usage Mentor the regional People Systems team, foster knowledge sharing, and manage external vendor relationships Track system performance, data integrity, and user adoption, recommending ongoing improvements to align with evolving business needs Key factors to your success include: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Information Technology, or a related field Have a minimum of 10+ years of experience in People systems management or a related field, with a strong focus on Success Factors Be trained in People technology, with a focus on SuccessFactors certifications or accreditation in at least 3 modules of SuccessFactors Be strong in system configuration, data analysis, reporting, and creating user-friendly dashboards to support decision-making Have excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to engage stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams Have the ability to anticipate trends, solve complex challenges, and streamline processes through technology Be trained in People technology, with a focus on SuccessFactors certifications or accreditation in at least 3 modules of SuccessFactors Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the relevant Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre Closing Date for Applications: 14 October 2025 Applications can be submitted via SuccessFactors

Responsibilities

The Lead People Systems Specialist will support the Senior Manager People Systems in leading the design, implementation, and ongoing management of SAP SuccessFactors. This role focuses on ensuring that People technology solutions align with business objectives and improve employee experience.