Requirements:
1. Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Organisational Development, or related field of study.
2. 5 years’ experience of working as an HR professional with at least 2 years’ leadership experience.
3. Experience in working in remuneration environment. Read More
4. Proven track record on ability to develop and implement programmes.
5. Good understanding of organizational changes and how all the functions interlink.
6. Experience working with Middle/ Senior Managers.
7. Analytical skills and experience on research across the majority of HR functions.
8. Ability to work effectively with multiple staff members and stakeholders.
9. Good MS Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel skills.
10. Strong interpersonal, organisational and influencing skills and ability to facilitate across all levels of business.
11. Strong communication skills.
Personal Attributes:
1. Commitment to poverty alleviation.
2. Strong spoken and written communication skills.
3. Strong interpersonal relations and emotional intelligence.
4. Good attention to detail and accuracy.
5. Well organised and deadline driven.
6. Confident in working independently and as part of a team.
7. Experience on organising, planning and coordinating events.
8. Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised.
9. Ability to manage conflict.
10. The ability to manage in dealing with people of different backgrounds to maintain sound relationships.
11. Willingness to relocate to Tzaneen.
Responsibilities:
1. Manage heads of sub-departments, and members of staff, in the HR function as assigned by the HR Manager, including the HR Specialist, Recruitment Officer, Communications officer.
2. Remuneration
• Support the HR manager with implementing remuneration strategies.
• Review, recommend updates and implement policy changes as assigned by the HR Manager.
• Research and analyse trends in the organisation and in the market.
• Lead and manage rewards and benefits projects.
• Periodically prepare and present reports to HR manager and/or senior managers on findings and new developments.
3. Performance Management;
• Support the development and maintenance of the performance management culture which include developing manager’s skills in this area.
• Support managers in implementing the performance management system.
• Enable managers to deal effectively with poor performance in terms of the organisations policy and in line with labour law.
4. Talent Management
• Build a talent culture which defines the Organisation’s philosophy, principles and integrated approach to talent, which leverage diversity.
• Lead on-boarding and induction processes including/as well as training programs.
• Ensure that SEF retains the best staff and minimize staff turnover.
5. Recruitment, promotion, staff selection and placement
• Continuous improvement to recruitment processes and ensuring that they are kept up to date with developments in the function.
• Monitor all administrative arrangements relating to the recruitment and selection process up to Grade 13.
• Assist and work towards achieving the recruitment strategy:
a) Succession planning.
b) Identify and attract the best staff.
c) Identify which tests are required for each position e.g. personality testing, trainability testing, ability testing.
d) Enhance and improve recruitment processes and ensure quality candidates are considered.
e) Ensure the recruitment processes are in line with the Employment Equity Plan.
f) Oversee that all jobs as per recruitment policy have an approved job description.
6. Co-ordinate and participate in the job grading (Evaluation) process.
7. Provide advice, creative solutions and work outputs (for example departmental operational plans, budgets or reports) to the HR Manager. Must be capable of proving this advice, creative solutions and work outputs for all functions of the HR department including, but not limited to, talent management, performance management, succession planning, PDP’s, remuneration, recruitment and selection, employment equity, industrial relations etc.
8. Responsible for maintaining HR processes and ensuring that they are kept up to date.
9. Anticipate workforce needs based on turnover and growth factors and advise HR Manager accordingly (Headcount forecast).
10. Assist in the development and Implementation of the HR strategy.
11. Assist with the development and implementation of HR Projects.
12. Provide support to the HR Manager and all employees in the organization.
13. Ensure high level of accuracy and integrity of HR information.
14. Develop, Maintain and implement high quality HR policies and procedures.
15. Developing effective relationships within the Organization and promote good employee relations across the organization.
16. During audits, the assistant HR manager provides reports and records needed to investigate any incidents.
17. Compliance
• Ensure regulatory compliance with the organisations with respect to legal requirements (Occupational Health and Safety, Employment Equity and Workplace Skills plan) pertinent to the day-to-day management of employees;
• Keep apprised of changes to Legal Compliance and recommends changes to company’s policies and procedures.
18. Able to fully represent the HR Manager both in internal or external meetings and make contributions of the same quality as the HR Manager.
19. Communication
• Ensure organisational initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to employees and stakeholders.
• Monitor content for all communication platforms, including Newsletters, Publications, Website, and social media.
How to apply
• Interested candidates should send CV/Resume, Certified ID Copy, Matric Certificate and Qualification/s to kgabo.hlaisi@sef.co.za
• Application deadline: 31 August 2023
• Possible starting date: 01 October 2023
NB: Any incomplete or late application will not be considered.
Benefits:
• 13th Cheque
• Provident Fund
• Medical Aid
• Funeral cover
• Group Life and Disability
POPIA ACT
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Should you not hear from us three weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.