Assistant Director: Talent Acquisition, Recruitment and Transformation at City of Johannesburg

VACANCY CIRCULAR 001/2024 

Minimum Requirements: 

•  Grade 12 plus a relevant 3-year Degree in Human Resources Management at NQF level 7; 
•  6 – 8 years’ experience in Human Resources Management Business Partnering field value chain in the Local Government sector of which 3 years should be at management level. 

Primary Function:

• Provide a Human Resources (HR) business partnering function to line department/s which includes HR Strategy alignment, Manpower Planning, Recruitment and Selection, Employment Equity, HR Administration, Remuneration and Benefits, Training and Development, Performance management Systems, Reporting and Advisory Services on all HR related matters. 

Key Performance Areas: 

•  Implement Human Resources strategy alignment as it relates to Recruitment, Selection, Manpower Planning, and Employment Equity services by implementing short-term plans for the HR functionality; 
•  Direct and control the key performance indicators and outcomes for personnel within the Human Resources Section; 
•  Provide input to the Group Human Capital Management Strategy and/or Business Unit needs and identified risks; 
•  Implement and maintain SLA, Operational Level Agreements, and Internal Agreements for Service Delivery of the Cluster and Department within the Cluster and provide an effective Human Resources Information System; 
•  Implement Human Resources Communication strategies aimed at creating awareness and/or seeking acknowledgments; 
•  Manage the scope and procedural administrative requirements and reporting deadlines associated with functionality; 
•  Manage and monitor the Remuneration Policy, CoJ Benefits, and Conditions of Service; 
•  Manage specific sequences associated with the employment of personnel; 
•  Manage specific principles and processes associated with employee training and development. 

Leading Competencies: 

•  Computer literacy including MS Office Applications; 
•  Financial and change management skills; 
•  Facilitation, negotiation, and presentation skills; 
•  Report writing skills; 
•  Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal relationship skills; 
•  Accountability; 
•  High level of confidentiality and organisational skills; 
•  Time Management, working independently, under pressure, and the ability to prioritise. 

Core Competencies: 

•  Good knowledge of HR Policies and processes; 
•  Good knowledge of administrative procedures; 
•  Knowledge of the Employment Equity Act; 
•  Supervise a number of staff and mentor other HR staff or Professionals; 
•  Able to apply divergent problems with an emphasis on analysis of HR analytics; 
•  Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality-focused; 
•  Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism; 
•  Impact and Influence according to City’s protocols, legislation, and standards.