Africa Foundation Trust AKA Wild Impact (www.wildimpact.earth) is a non-profit organisation supporting the conservation of 14 biodiversity landscapes and seascapes, and the sustainable development of the communities that are the custodians of these areas. These areas are situated in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Bhutan and Chile. Wild Impact works in close collaboration with &Beyond (www.andBeyond.com), with a shared Impact Vision guiding and shaping the development and implementation of all projects.

Wild Impact is recruiting a Human Capital Officer who will support all Human Capital management and development activities. The successful incumbent will be a dynamic, self-motivated, current thinking, highly organised and proactive individual, flexible enough to manage the sporadic interjections of last-minute needs and roles based on the needs of the business.  The successful applicant will report directly to the Wild Impact Head of Finance.

The Human Capital Wild Impact Officer will be a Generalist who will provide end-to-end people support within the Wild Impact team, ensuring that employees experience the organisation’s culture, values, and strategy in daily practice. This role balances operational delivery with strategic priorities, driving compliance, employee engagement, and talent development in alignment with the company’s Human Capital Strategy.

The Human Capital Officer will report to the Wild Impact Head of Finance and hold a critical role, nurturing the Wild Impact culture throughout the Wild Impact Team.

KEY OUTPUTS:

• Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure regional compliance with all statutory, legal, and group Human Capital policies.
  • Conduct audits, prepare reports, and provide training to enhance compliance understanding.
  • Support implementation of the Living Wage Policy and welfare standards.
• Employee Experience & Wellness
  • Implement the andBeyond Life wellness framework (Give – Soul, learn – Mind, Move – Body) across the region.
  • Ensure staff welfare facilities, and wellbeing initiatives meet company standards.
  • Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
  • Partner with managers to recruit employees aligned with culture and values.
  • Manage full recruitment cycle for regional vacancies, ensuring diversity and speed of hire.
  • Deliver induction programmes that connect new employees with purpose, belonging, and culture.
  • Drive the creation of Talent Pools thorough the ‘Star in Training’ programme and/ or internships with third parties
• Performance & Development
  • Drive the performance management cycle, including development conversations, KPIs, and feedback processes.
  • Identify training needs and align with the andBeyond Academy for tailored learning solutions.
  • Support career development pathways and succession planning within the region.
• Recognition & Engagement
  • Implement recognition initiatives such as Long Service Awards, cultural celebrations, and staff events.
  • Facilitate Bateleur Awards nominations and recognition processes.
  • Conduct exit interviews and feedback sessions to inform continuous improvement.
• Communication & Culture
  • Act as the Wild Impact custodian of the culture, embedding culture into daily operations.
  • Facilitate open houses, department meetings, and regular staff communication sessions with the SI30 information that was discussed in the SI30 DNA & Culture Training and the effective use of the digital repository for updates and training. Creating themes per month and communicating to the region
• Data & Reporting
  • Maintain accurate employee data in personal files, Human Capital and Academy reporting.
  • Provide reports and insights to inform decision-making and workforce planning.
  • Contribute to the digitisation of Human Capital processes, ensuring regional adoption of central systems in talent acquisition.

COMPETANCIES:

• People-Centric - Builds trusted relationships with employees and managers.
• Operational Excellence - Delivers practical solutions that support business needs.
• Cultural Stewardship - Champions organisational values in all people practices.
• Analytical Skills - Uses data to monitor trends and support decision-making.
• Adaptability - Responds to diverse regional challenges with agility and creativity

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent communication and writing skills
• High emotional IQ, EQ and people skills so as to consult with all levels of people in the business
• Work at high speed and still deliver quality
• Attention to detail
• Be proactive
• Prioritise and still be flexible
• Be professional with good people skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent organisation skills
• Brand aligned in look, behaviour and talk

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• HR / Training or Industrial Psychology Qualification (Degree or Diploma)
• 3 – 5 Years’ experience in a Generalist Human Capital position
• Partnered with Wild Impact / andBeyond in a project / work engagement
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills in:
• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Teams

We reserve the right to not make an appointment.

Contact information

Caitlin Royal