Grading And Remuneration Advisor at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    

GRADING AND REMUNERATION ADVISOR 

• To undertake research and implementation of policies pertaining to the Job Evaluation and Remuneration functionality for the eThekwini Municipality through the guidance and alignment and alignment of procedures and controls, applications, outcomes and providing guidance on functional policy and specialist advice aimed at supporting Human Capital development and the accomplishment of the Department key performance areas.

SENIOR GRADING AND REMUNERATION ADVISOR 

• To plan, research and implement policies pertaining to the Job Evaluation and Remuneration functionality for the eThekwini Municipality through the development, maintenance and alignment of procedures and controls, applications and outcomes and, providing advice and guidance aimed at 
• supporting Human Capital development and the accomplishment of the department key performance areas.

Key Responsibility Areas    

GRADING AND REMUNERATION ADVISOR

• Participate in the planning and control of the Job Evaluation and Remuneration function for the Municipality.
• Provide specialist/ expert remuneration advice to Line Management and Human Capital Directorate in respect of the interpretation and application of policies, market trends, Job Evaluation, skills scarcity and legislative imperatives for consistent professional application  and recruitment purposes.
• Provide project management for Job Evaluation and Remuneration initiatives (e.g Job evaluation in respect of organisation/ institutional review, roll out of job description writing for the KZN province on behalf of SALGA, redesign of the advertising portal) taking into account key implications for finance, HR in its entirety and the unique requirements of each Directorate.
• Represent the Municipality as an expert witness at arbitrations and grievance hearings on Job Evaluation and Remuneration related matters including but not limited to placement and non-appointments.
• Provide an expert compensation management advisory service and input into the developments of communication strategy aimed at ensuring that management, staff and labour are aware of the compensation strategies and the implementation.
• Design a data system of all jobs in respect of the key performance areas and alignment of job specifications, facilitate uniform and cost-effective advertising of jobs.
• Mange the development and performance of staff.

SENIOR GRADING AND REMUNERATION ADVISOR 

• Provide specialist remuneration advice to Line Management, Human Capital Directorate and Remuneration Committee in terms of current policies and market trends for attraction and retention strategies.
• Manage projects for moderate complex Job Evaluation and Remuneration such as undertaking a national benchmarking exercise, review of variable pay and the development of pay structures for specific positions.
• Undertake the review of the annual salary adjustments and produce a remuneration handbook for implementation by the Payroll team. 
• Identify remuneration that expose the municipality to risk and instability and engage with internal and external Legal Experts for solutions. 
• Represent the municipality at moderately complex grievances and arbitration hearings on compensation related matters.
• Provide advice and guidance to the Organisation on the alignment of job requirements for recruitment purposes and in compliance with statutory and non-statutory professional bodies. 
• Develop and review policies and ensure compliance to the provisions of the relevant collection agreements or policies.
• Participate in the procurement of suitable remuneration surveys for the organisation. 
• Manage the development and performance of staff.

Competencies    

GRADING AND REMUNERATION ADVISOR

• Organizational Awareness 
• Consulting 
• Planning and Organizing 
• Compensation and Benefits 
• HR Service Delivery 
• Workforce Planning 
• Communication.
• Service Delivery Orientation.
• Resilience.
• Direction Setting. 

SENIOR GRADING AND REMUNERATION ADVISOR 

• Organizational Awareness.
• Consulting.
• Planning and Organizing.
• Compensation and Benefits.
• Workforce Planning.
• Performance Management.
• Interpersonal Relationships.
• Problem Solving and Analysis.
• Communication: Written and Oral.
• Direction Setting. 

Essential Requirements    

GRADING AND REMUNERATION ADVISOR

• Diploma (NQF level 6) in Human Resources Management or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Certified as a Job Evaluator.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 4 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

SENIOR GRADING AND REMUNERATION ADVISOR 

• Diploma (NQF level 6) in Human Resources Management or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Certified as a Job Evaluator.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 5 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements    

GRADING AND REMUNERATION ADVISOR

• Degree (NQF level 7) in Human Resources Management or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 5 Years relevant experience.

SENIOR GRADING AND REMUNERATION ADVISOR 

• Degree (NQF level 7) in Human Resources Management or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Project Management Certificate.
• 6 Years relevant experience.