Human Resources Executive at TB HIV Care

The HR Executive’s responsibility is to lead the HR team to ensure the provision of a full spectrum, highly responsive and professional human resources service to the operational staff who working passionately to curb the scourge of TB & HIV in both urban and rural areas nationally. The objective being to build organisational efficiency and effectiveness within a high-performance culture.

Key Performance Areas:

Strategic HR

• Provide thought leadership and direction to ExCo regarding HR strategy and building the culture in support of the organisation’s goals
• Develop, implement and cascade the HR strategy and plan.
• Provide leadership support and coaching to the management team to develop high performing teams and improve employee engagement.
• Provide insight into organisational and team structures.

Management of HR Team:

• Manage a team of 17 staff based at Head Office in Cape Town and other satellite offices nationally.

HR Operations:

• Oversee manpower planning and financial budgeting for human resources
• Oversee the processing of the monthly payroll and benefits
• Oversee employment contract administration and the issuing of annual employment contracts in line with funding.
• Ensure the implementation and maintenance of policies and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Implement systems and controls to ensure data integrity and management reporting.

Employee Relations

• Oversee employee relations and ensure fair labour practices.

Talent Aquisition & Talent Management:

• Manage the talent acquisition team to ensure that the recruitment targets are met across the various programmes.
• Introduce fresh & creative ideas that will reduce the cost and the time it takes to find the right people and increase hiring success rate in a scare skill environment.
• Ensure effective recruitment, selection and on-boarding processes.
• Champion diversity.

Performance Management:

• Develop, implement and maintain a performance management system to ensure the effective management of all people within the organisation including up-to-date job descriptions and regular performance reviews.

Remuneration and Reward Management:

• Ensure that the grading system is effectively implemented and up to date across the board and that remuneration is market related and aligned with project budgets and strategic objectives.

Skills Development:

• Manage the Skills Development team and oversee the implementation of a training and development strategy and plan in line with organisational requirements and legislative imperatives.

Employee Wellness:

• Oversee the implementation of an Employee Wellness Framework for the organisation.

Minimum requirements:

• A post-graduate degree in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology
• Minimum 15 years’ experience of which at least 5 years have been at an HR leadership level within a corporate environment, managing a nationally distributed team. (Previous experience in the healthcare and/or national NGO sector will be advantageous.)
• Ability to travel nationally
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Clear criminal record

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience of current HR best practices including talent management and talent acquisition.
• Solid HR operational experience and ability to put structures and systems in place to ensure efficiency.
• Substantial labour law knowledge and skills
• Sound knowledge of grading and remuneration / reward strategies
• Sound understanding and insight into organisational development and the development of an effective organisational culture
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and handle conflict situations professionally with calmness, sensitivity, diplomacy and tact
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate
• Superior written, presentation and oral communications skills in English
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Resilient and able to cope well in a pressurised environment
• Computer skills: High level HRIS knowledge and experience with an advanced proficiency in MS Office