The Sol Plaatje University, which had provisionally been referred to as the University of the Northern Cape, opened in Kimberley, South Africa, in 2014, accommodating a modest initial intake of 135 students. The student complement is expected to increase gradually towards a target of 7 500 students by 2024.
Director: Human Resources (5-year renewable contract)(Re-advertised) - Kimberley
A post-graduate degree in HRM or Industrial and Organisational Psychology
8 to 10 years relevant experience as an HR Manager in a generalist HR environment, of which the last 5 years’ experience has been in a senior management position, preferably in Higher Education
Superior interpersonal skills and must be able to operate at all levels of the organization
Strategic leadership and people management skills
A good understanding and experience in change management implementation
Familiarity with the higher education legislative environment
Has a successful record of leadership and teamwork
Has the ability to mobilize and inspire others towards shared goals
Understands the overall operations and affairs of a university environment
Thinks strategically and operationalise this into plans and projects
Plan and manage budgets
Working knowledge of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Skills Development Act, Skill Development Levies Act, Employment Equity Act and Occupational Health & Safety Act
Recommendations
Knowledge and experience of HR management in a tertiary environment will be an added advantage
Knowledge of Higher Education Act/Statues/Rules, SAQA, NQF, and relevant Human Resources Information Management systems.
Technical/professional Human Resource Management knowledge and skill
In-depth knowledge of HR administration systems
In-depth knowledge of labour legislation
Management of transformation and change management
Strategic and visionary leadership
Budget and financial management
Resource management, including people and performance management
Building strategic alliances and partnerships
Decision-making and problem solving
Communication and presentation skills
Personal impact, stature, and credibility
Emotional intelligence and political sensitivity
Management of complexity and ambiguity
Quality assurance and risk management
Corporate governance
Health and safety management
Policy development and implementation
Negotiation
Project planning and management
Interpersonal relationships management
Action orientated
Team player
Decision making
Persuasion and presentation
Problem-solving
Duties & Responsibilities
Actively support the Chief Operating Officer in managing the Human Resource (HR) portfolios
Formulates the strategic vision and direction of an integrated Human Resources function aligned to the needs and expectations of core customers, e.g. advises on the most appropriate HR structure and organization to meet the evolving needs of the Sol Plaatje University.
Review and update the SPU HR priorities, aligned to the SPU strategy
Position HR as a strategic partner to contribute to the effective management of the University, and to ensure the availability of HR policies, practices and procedures which will encourage optimal staff recruitment, development, and deployment towards the achievement of the Sol Plaatje University’s vision.
Initiate and drive the implementation of leadership philosophy and culture that will support the implementation of the SPU mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities
Initiate and drive the Implementation of an SPU EE Plan
Drive the transformation agenda through core initiatives
HR Consulting and Coaching
Policy and Procedure Development
Remuneration and HR Administration
Performance Management, Learning, and Development
Employee Attraction and Retention
Employment Relations
Health and Safety and Employee Wellbeing
Resource Management: Human Resources
Resource Management: Budget and Finance
Quality Assurance and Risk Management
Drives the effective implementation of reporting systems
Monitor organisational human capital health indicators, identify problem/ concern areas, and communicate to relevant stakeholders
Identify HR trends and issues in portfolio area and communicate to relevant stakeholders
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