Deputy Director: Human Capital Management (Field Services) at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12 plus Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management / Public Administration/Business Administration / Public Management with HR as a major (NQF level 7);
• 7 - 9 years or more relevant experience covering a broad range of Human Resources functions, of which 5 years must be at middle management level;
• Proven track record of providing strategic support service at senior management level;
• Experience in supervising multiple, diverse service functions simultaneously with a string of supervisory and team leadership skills;
• Ability to work with various levels of personnel in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Previous experience in National/Provincial/Local Government Policy, Legislation, and protocols;
• Proven track record of providing strategic support service to an executive at a similar level;
• Experience of working in a policy environment;
• Code 8 Driver’s license.

Primary Function:

• Lead, direct, and manage the full range of Field and Transactional Shared Services for the CoJ Core. Establish strategic business partnering relationships with line management, high technology changes, and influence decision-makers on projects that have a high impact on operating efficiency, solve high-level problems, and take responsibility for actions in an accountable setting.

Key Performance Areas:

• Implement Human Resources (HR) Strategy Alignment as it relates to Recruitment, Selection, Manpower Planning, and Employment Equity Services in terms of short-term plans for the HR functionality;
• Direct and control the key performance indicators and outcomes for personnel within the Human Resources Section;
• Effectively develop departmental strategic and operational risk registers;
• Proactively and strategically identify, engage, and manage stakeholders relevant to the department’s deliverables and strategic objectives;
• Ensure management of the scope and procedural administrative requirements and
• reporting deadlines associated with the functionality;
• Manage all aspects of people management within the Unit;
• Deliver strategic financial management;
• Manage and monitor Remuneration Policy, CoJ benefits, and Conditions of Service.