Chief Human Resource Officer at Department of Agriculture(DOA)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma in Human Resource Management (NQF 6). Minimum of 2 years’ experience in rendering recruitment and selection services.
• Job related knowledge: Knowledge of recruitment and selection prescripts and legislation. Knowledge of human resource transformation, monitoring and evaluation. Knowledge of Public Service Act. Knowledge of Public Service Regulations. Knowledge of Employment Equity Act. Knowledge of Labour Relations Act. Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
• Job related skills: Communications (verbal and written) skills. Good interpersonal relations. Ability to communicate well with people at different levels. Problem solving skills. Good telephone and email etiquette. Presentation and facilitation skills. Report writing skills. Record keeping skills. People management skills. Monitoring and evaluation skills. Negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Administrative skills. Customer focus skills. Computer literacy. Ability to travel. A valid drivers’ license. 

DUTIES :

• Provide effective advisory service on recruitment and selection. Ensure adherence and compliance with R&S policy and prescripts. Administer the management of shortlisting and interviews.
• Provide technical advisory services during shortlisting and interviews. Implement recommendations of the selection committee members. Draft appointment submission for approval.
• Conduct personnel suitability checks on recommended candidates. Issue appointment letters and regret letters. Provide assistance during recruitment and selection information sessions. Respond to all related enquiries.
• Meet with clients on daily operational issues. Write submissions and letters on matters related to recruitment and selection. Represent the unit at various transformation forums in the Department. Provide advice and guidance to the department’s line functionaries.
• Provide effective interpretation of legislation, policies and directives. Provide inputs on the amendment of policies and procedures. Draft written responses to line functionaries on functional areas to enhance correct implementation of recruitment and selection processes and practices.
• Follow up on vacancies with a view to reduce the vacancy rate and turnaround time to fill a post. Provide training on recruitment and selection policies and prescripts. Report on vacancies, statistics and other related issues. Maintain and provide statistical information on recruitment and selection.
• Update and maintain recruitment and selection vacancy databases. Follow up on outstanding personnel suitability checks. Administer related databases on recruitment and selection. Control, maintain and monitor databases set up to monitor recruitment and selection activities.
• Provide an update on all related databases on recruitment and selection. Keep and maintain statistics required for reporting purposes. Supervise employees. Provide on the job training. Manage and supervise employees in line with the performance management policy. Maintain discipline.