Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development at KwaZulu-Natal Department: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

REQUIREMENTS :

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Bachelors Degree/ NQF Level 7 qualification in Human Resource Management as recognised by SAQA coupled with at least 5 years experience at senior managerial level in a Human Resource Management and Development environment, as well as an SMS  Pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) (Certificate submitted prior to appointment) and a valid Drivers licence.
• Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: Sound knowledge of the RSA Constitution; Public Service Act; Public Service Regulations; Public Finance Management Act; Labour Relations Act; Employee Performance and Management System; Basic Conditions of Employment Act; Project Management Principles; Youth Development Policy; National and Provincial practice Notes; Supply Chain Management practices and procedures; Promotion of Access to Information Act; Service Delivery frameworks; Promotion of Administration Justice Act; Skills Development Act; National Skills Development Strategy; National Development Plan; Provincial Growth and development plan; Treasury Regulations; KZN Citizens charter; Occupational Health and Safety Act; Intergovernmental matters; Ministerial Handbook; Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act and any other relevant Act/Legislative mandates; Language skills; listening skills; presentation skills; analytical thinking; interpersonal relations; strategic planning skills; organizational skills; research skills; analytical skills; leadership skills; financial management skills; time management skills; report writing skills; problem solving skills; conflict management skills; change management skills; self discipline and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision; project management skills; people management skills; relationship management; decision making; facilitation skills; risk management skills; strategic direction; good communication skills (verbal & written) with staff and management, other departments and private sector organizations, educational institutions, municipalities, traditional institutions and good computer literacy in MS Office.

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be required to manage a Strategic Human Resource function within the department with the following responsibilities: Render efficient Human Resource administration services; Provide optimal development of departmental human resources; Manage the development of human resource strategies and provide organizational development services; Manage labour relations matters; Ensure the development and implementation of policies, strategies and guidelines; Manage the resources of the Chief Directorate