Senior Manager: Human Capital Management

Purpose:

• The successful candidate will drive transformational human resource practices, foster an organisational culture of high performance and ethical conduct, and build cohesive and motivated teams.
• As a strategic partner, the incumbent will ensure full alignment between the entity’s strategic objectives and its human capability, while maintaining strict compliance with all applicable South African legislative and governance frameworks.

Main Duties:

• Take a lead in the development and implementation of HR strategies and the effective implementation of the human capital-related functions such as organisational development, employment equity, conditions of service, performance management, employee wellness, labour relations, training and development, induction programmes, and remuneration-related matters.
• Take a lead in the implementation of the annual unit’s plan and budget, and report on expenditure and progress.
• Oversee the effective management of the Human Capital Management (HCM) committees.
• Ensure that the unit’s operations comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the organisational structure that is aligned with and supports the strategic objectives of the organisation.
• Advise line managers and employees on the application of relevant human capital processes and systems, as well as compliance with the applicable legislation.
• Consult and advise management and staff on labour relations issues.
• Represent the organisation at the level of the CCMA.
• Participate and provide human capital-related inputs in the organisational strategic plans and unit operational plans.
• Manage human capital management-related risks.
• Manage the implementation of retention strategies to attract and retain competent and talented employees.
• Develop, review, and implement human capital-related policies.
• Compile the complex submissions relating to human capital matters.
• Oversee the effective functioning of the Records and Information sub-unit of the HCM.
• Take a lead in the programmes that are aimed at improving employee morale.
• Identify and analyse current organisational effectiveness.
• Initiate and implement organisational surveys.
• Undertake any other appropriate assignments that are allocated by the CFO or CEO.

Requirements:

• At least an Honour’s degree (NQF Level 8) in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations or related field.
• At least 7 years of extensive experience as a generalist in the Human Capital Management field.
• At least 7 years of management experience.
• Experience in the handling of labour relations matters, which include internal disciplinary matters, as well as experience in the handling of CCMA matters.
• Unquestionable integrity and commitment to clean governance and accountability (ethical leadership)

Required Skills:

• Knowledge and experience of the Public Service legislative frameworks, including, but not limited to, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), Skills Development Act and Skills Development Levies Act (SDA) and Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
• Understanding of the HR spectrum governing HR in the public sector.
• Experience in Organisational Development.
• Financial Management, project management.
• Strong HR Generalist skills.
• Must be a proactive, high-energy leader capable of navigating complex public sector environments with agility. (Dynamic and Self-Driven)
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and build stakeholder relationships.
• Computer literacy with sound knowledge of the full MS Office.
• The successful incumbent must be dynamic, conceptual, self-motivated, and self-managing.

Added Advantages:

• A Master’s degree or an MBA or MBL, registration with the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP), Institute of People Management (IPM).