Head Transformation at University of Venda

Requirements

An Honours Degree in Human Resources Management coupled with five years relevant experience of working in a transformation office. An understanding of the Higher Education framework and the HE Transformation Agenda will be advantageous. Proven experience in dealing with conflict, mediation and resolution. Previous experience in working on transformation/diversity programmes/projects in a large, diverse organisation (specifically, disability, race, class and gender inequalities). Proven experience of managing work, projects and deliverables independently. Proven experience in diversity mentoring. Proven knowledge and understanding of Diversity Metrics and Scorecards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the university’s commitment to the Higher Education Transformation Agenda by entrenching and giving effect to the University’s Institutional Transformation Plan.
• Assume an advocacy role within the institution and external to it, in respect of the Transformation Agenda of the University, diversity management and cultural integration.
• Manage and coordinate diversity related initiatives (LGBTIQ).
• Manage and coordinate Transformation Unit events and campaigns.
• Conduct transformation related benchmarks.
• Review, monitor and evaluate related policies.
• Investigate internal complaints of discrimination and harassment.
• Implement transformational change management processes.
• Regularly conduct focus groups across the Institution to measure institutional culture.
• Leverage diversity experience and mentoring capabilities to increase cultural dexterity in the Institution.
• Participate in the Consultative Problem-Solving Forum.