Head of People and Culture – Bayport Financial Services Botswana

Job Description

The Head of People & Culture is a strategic executive responsible for leading the organisation’s people agenda and ensuring alignment between business objectives and workforce strategy. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the role drives organisational effectiveness, leadership capability, culture, talent sustainability, employee engagement, and governance while serving as a trusted advisor to Executive Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the People & Culture strategy aligned to the organisation’s business objectives and growth agenda.
• Provide strategic advice to the CEO and Executive Team on workforce planning, organisational effectiveness, and people-related risks and opportunities.
• Lead talent acquisition, succession planning, leadership development, and retention strategies to ensure a sustainable talent pipeline.
• Drive initiatives that strengthen organisational capability and support future leadership requirements.
• Champion a high-performance, values-driven culture that fosters employee engagement and organisational success.
• Lead organisational change, employee wellbeing, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the business.
• Provide strategic oversight of employee relations, labour matters, and people-related risk.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation, governance requirements, and organisational policies.
• Oversee reward, performance management, and workforce planning frameworks that support business performance.
• Utilise people analytics and workforce insights to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with the CEO, Executive Team, Board, Group Human Capital, and external stakeholders.
• Represent the People & Culture function in strategic business discussions and organisational initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field from a recognised institution.
• Membership of a recognised Human Resources professional body.
• MBA, Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Leadership, or a related field.
• Chartered HR or equivalent professional certification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years’ progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing people strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Strong knowledge of organisational development, talent management, employee relations, performance management, and labour legislation.
• Experience within financial services or another regulated industry will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen and ability to influence executive decision-making.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a comprehensive application, complete with an updated curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications, to [email protected] no later than 13 November 2026. Applicants must clearly indicate the position title in the subject line of their application email.