Director: Human Resource Strategy and Planning at Eastern Cape Office of the Premier

Requirements

• Matric with an NQF level 7 (B. Tech/Degree/Advanced Diploma) in Human Resource Management, Labour Relations, Public Policy, Public Administration, Human Resources Development.
•  5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level within Human Resources Planning field. A valid driver’s license is required. Pre-Entry certificate for the Senior Management Services (SMS) is compulsory

Duties

• Manage and coordinate the development and implementation of the HRM &D policies, strategies and frameworks: Manage the provision of support in the development and implementation of HRM&D policies, strategies and frameworks in provincial departments and ensure alignment with national and provincial strategies and policies. Provide policy advocacy to ensure the institutionalisation of the HRM&D policy framework in the province. Promote the maintenance of employee wellness and diversity management in the province by facilitating the provision of strategic and technical support.
• Develop and implement employment equity policies and action plans. Ensure compliance with national employment equity legislation and regulations (e.g., Employment Equity Act, EEOC guidelines). Collaborate with leadership to align employment equity strategies with organizational goals. Facilitate mechanisms for improvement of HRM&D practices and processes in provincial departments: Facilitate the provision of support and the monitoring of the implementation of EW in departments. Manage the coordination of transversal functional fora, promote the sharing of best practices and ensure the functionality.
• Facilitate the identification of risks and support the development of departmental risk management interventions for HRM&D practices and processes in departments. Conduct equity audits and workforce analyses to identify gaps in representation and advancement. Oversee the coordination of the HR Effectiveness Assessment in provincial departments as well as the development and implementation of turn around plans.
• Manage the facilitation of the development and implementation of credible HR plans and talent management plans that are aligned to the strategic plans and service delivery requirements of the departments: Manage the facilitation and coordination of the development and implementation of credible HR Plans in provincial departments in line with the National Guidelines. Manage the facilitation of the development and implementation of attraction, retention and succession management plans in provincial departments.
• Facilitate the development of, and monitor implementation of employment equity plans in order to achieve set national targets. Manage the allocated resources of the directorate in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives.