Title:  Manager: People & Organisational Development

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Location: Windhoek
Function: Human Resources

Type of Contract: Permanent 

Job Grade: D2

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To develop, improve, deploy, and coordinate NBL’s Talent and Leadership strategies, with a strong focus on talent management, performance management, learning, and organisational development. The role drives a future-fit organisation by shaping strategic talent practices, building leadership capability, supporting organisational change, and enabling a high-performance culture.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR / Industrial Psychology.
• At least 8 years of HR experience, of which 5 years must be in Organisational Development.
• Knowledge of the Namibian Labour Law, VET Levy Act, Employment Services Act, and Affirmative Action Act
• Knowledge of budget preparation and strategic talent development.
• Experience in Affirmative Action Reporting
• Valid Driver’s license

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Shape and evolve NBL’s strategic Talent Management frameworks to ensure a future‑ready workforce that aligns with Heineken's global standards with local business needs.
• Lead enterprise-wide talent planning and review cycles to ensure NBL has the capabilities required for short-, medium-, and long-term growth.
• Monitor and interpret legislative changes, workforce trends, market practices, and organisational risks to sustain modern, competitive talent management.
• Drive a high-performance culture by delivering Performance Management training, embedding performance governance, and building capability across all levels, including Executives.
• Oversee talent assessment, deployment, development, and succession processes
• Lead and continuously improve NBL’s Graduate, Internship, and Learnership programmes
• Design and implement Leadership Development programmes that support NBL’s culture aspirations, leadership charter, and strategic priorities.
• Partner with wellness service providers to ensure smooth execution of NBL’s holistic, compliant, and engaging wellness programme.
• Lead Organisational Development initiatives, including organisational design, capability building, cultural alignment, and workforce transformation.
• Drive change initiatives across the business, ensuring effective pacing, prioritisation, and alignment.
• Compile and submit the annual Affirmative Action Report, including Understudy planning and compliance with national transformation requirements.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the POD team to build strong capability in learning, talent management, and organisational development.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Proactive thinker with strong problem‑solving ability.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong influencing and networking capability.
• Advanced facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Methodical, disciplined, and structured approach to work.
• High learning agility and commitment to continuous development.
• Resilient nature with strong monitoring and follow‑through skills.
• Exceptional relationship‑building and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong leadership with effective conflict‑resolution skills.

Closing Date: 16 February 2026

Namibia Breweries Limited as an Equal Opportunity Employer is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. Preference will be given to Namibian Citizens and designated persons as prescribed by the Namibian Affirmative Action (Employment) Act, Act 29 of 1998.