Assistant Director: Recruitment at The Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA)

REQUIREMENTS    :  

•  An appropriate Degree/National Diploma (at least 360 credits) in Human Resource Management/ Industrial & Organisational Psychology/ Social Sciences/ Public Administration (with at least 360 credits, NQF 6) Three (3) to Five (5) Recruitment experience of which 2 years is junior management experience. Computer Literacy that would include a good working knowledge of MS Office. 

DUTIES    :  

•  The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but not limited to the following Manage all aspects of the Recruitment, which includes the following: Manage the process of advertising positions. Manage allocation of work to agencies for response handling or full service. Ensure that shortlisting is done according to inherent requirements of position. Obtain approval for shortlisted candidates and selection panel. Oversee compilation of technical questions to ensure a competency-based interview. Oversee and manage the conducting of fair and procedurally correct interviews.
• Oversee and manage the process of verification of personal information prior to appointment. Oversee and manage the drafting of submissions for approval for appointment or edit the submissions drafted by subordinates/Agencies. Oversee assessments of candidates - whether technical or prescribed DPSA assessments. Oversee all account related matters to external service providers including issuing of Purchasing Orders and following SCM prescripts. Provide statistics, reports, and any relevant recruitment information as requested. Implement and maintain HR policies and procedures pertaining to recruitment. Ensure adherence to the GPAA's processes, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to GPAA's Recruitment and Selection Policy. Ensure adherence to Labour Law, EE, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and DPSA Regulations. Identify best practices, latest developments, and trends. Render technical advice regarding relevant recruitment and selection policy and procedure. Provide advice, solutions, and guidance. Render guidance and advice to line managers on recruitment policies, selection requirements and suitability of candidates in the recruitment and selection process, procedures and best practices.
• Manage and Development of Staff. Manage the performance of the unit which involves coaching, mentoring and taking corrective action where required, develop performance standards and evaluates team and individuals. Monitor staff regarding human resources such as leave recruitment and grievances. Compile the work plans for the unit including the consolidation of the operational plans into the directorate's overall work plan.