Human Capital Business Partner at The Competition Commission South Africa

Description

The Commission seeks to appoint a well-versed human capital generalist who will be responsible for effectively managing and implementing the full life cycle of talent acquisition, development of policies and procedures, employee relations, learning& development, organisational development including talent management, workforce &succession planning, and general administration and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems
• Provide counseling and advice on policies and procedures
• Be actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the hiring process
• Create and implement effective onboarding plans
• Support training and development programs
• Assist in performance management processes
• Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues
• Maintain employee records (attendance, EEO data etc.) according to policy and legal requirements
• Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance 
• Develop and implement talent management strategies to retain and develop high-potential employees
• Design and implement succession planning processes to ensure identified positions are filled with qualified internal talent
• Conduct workforce planning to align the workforce with the organisation’s strategic goals and identify future talent needs

Requirements

Skills and Experience

We are looking for a dynamic and hard-working individual who meets the following requirements:

• Completed three-year National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Human Resources, Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Organisational Development or related field of study. Candidates in the process of completing the aforementioned qualifications will also be considered.
• Completed Bachelor’s Degree will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of HR functions (pay & benefits, talent acquisition, training & development etc.)
• At least 3 to 5 years’ proven experience as HR Generalist or Consultant, Administrator or other HR position
• Knowledge of HRMS and Psychometric assessment experience are an added advantage
• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities
• An understanding of, and insight into, the BCEA, LRA, OHS, EE and POPI Acts
• Knowledge and understanding of South African laws and HR compliance and related regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude
• Strong ethics and reliability
• Experience of working with senior/ middle managers in talent acquisition and other related HR areas
• Experience in utilizing social media to attract the right talent
• Good understanding of HR systems and reporting
• Experience in implementing targeted talent initiatives
• Experience in developing and implementing talent management frameworks
• Experience in succession planning and workforce planning strategies

Competencies and skills:

• Excellent & confident communicator.
• Good understanding of related legislation is essential.
• Good facilitation and presentation skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Office (particularly EXCEL and PowerPoint).
• Excellent standard of written English.

We offer:

• An opportunity for you to actively participate in reaching the objectives of building an efficient, functioning, free and fair economy for all South Africans.
• Exposure to excellent training opportunities.
• An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the attainment of the Commission's Vision 2030 of a Growing and Inclusive Economy that serves all South Africans.

Employment Equity:

• Over and above operational requirements, our appointment will take into account the South Africa and the Commission’s Employment Equity imperatives.

Diversity and Inclusion:

• Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.
• The Competition Commission is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Application Process:

• All international qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA accreditation certificate.
• Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo psychometric assessments.
• The successful candidate will be vetted for security purposes.
• The Competition Commission reserves the right not to fill this position.