What does it really take to become an employer of choice in a world where employees want purpose, balance, growth and belonging? In this episode of the CHRO South Africa podcast, we sit down with Norah Sehunoe, Executive Head of Human Capital at Santam, one of the country’s most trusted insurers, to unpack exactly that.

Norah shares how Santam is creating a truly people-first culture, empowering employees to grow, and building a workplace that is inclusive, future-ready and anchored in purpose. From the organisation’s employee value proposition to the leadership principles that guide her own journey, she offers thoughtful insights into cultivating environments where people feel heard, supported, and able to thrive.

She also explores the lessons HR leaders can draw from Santam’s approach to culture, leadership, development and belonging and how these shape the company’s standing as an employer of choice.

In this episode, Tsebo Solutions Group Chief People Officer Elanie Kruger shares her views on the role that HR leaders should play to combat the seemingly undeterrable monster that is youth unemployment. There are concerns that South Africa may soon have one of the highest global jobless rates, especially among the youth aged 15-34. This unemployment crisis has far-reaching consequences, as it exacerbates other challenges such as skills shortages that are prevalent across all sectors, hampering economic growth, development, and employability. Elanie thus talks about the upside of enhanced diversity, equity and inclusion. as well as the importance of investing in Learning and Development (L&D) beyond the mandated 1% minimum spending requirement.

In this episode, brought to you by Caseware Africa, CFO South Africa managing editor Caylynne Fourie talks to Caseware Africa product manager Stephan van der Merwe and Auditor-General of South Africa CFO Polani Sokombela about how the public sector can use data analytics to better execute on its mandate.