Senior Manager (Human Capital) at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    

• To provide a credible, holistic Human Capital (HC) service and support to the Unit serviced in achieving its service delivery mandate, through workforce planning, resource allocation, formulation, and execution of the Human Capital (HC) strategy and goals. 

COMPETENCIES

• Organisational Awareness- The ability to understand the key drivers in the sector and the municipality and to apply this understanding to meet the service delivery objectives and challenges.
• Consulting- The ability to understand stakeholder needs and dynamics and to build capacity within the target audience through the ability to listen attentively, grasp issues, present information in a clear manner and respond appropriately to verbal and written communication of others.
• Planning and Organising- The ability to plan and organise the work unit using goal setting, objectives, targets, creating work schedules and work plans with associated resources and budgets, according to the municipality’s procedures in order to achieve the tasks, functions, results of the work unit.
• Monitoring and Control- The ability to monitor the results of delegations, assignments, or projects, considering the skills, knowledge, and experience of the assigned individual and the characteristics of the assignment or project.
• Service Delivery Orientation- The ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes in order to achieve municipal goals.
• Action and Outcome Orientation- The display of high work ethic in setting and achieving challenging goals, meeting deadlines and keeping promises. It manifests itself in one’s ability to stay focused on task, to be energetic, persistent and reliable.
• Problem Solving and Analysis- The ability to gather information, analyse issues and deal with complexity and ambiguity. Shows long-term thinking, follows through in a logical manner, aware of consequences and implications. Is able to see the ‘Bigger Picture’.
• Direction Setting- The ability to motivate and inspire others to voluntarily give of their best in working towards a common vision or goal.
• Impact and Influence- The ability to inspire a positive attitude in others and be able to influence others effectively.
• People Management- Manages and encourages people, optimises their outputs and effectively manages relationships to achieve municipal goals.

Special Conditions:

• Be prepared to work extended hours and out of normal place of duty.
• This post reports to DEPUTY HEAD (HUMAN CAPITAL) (SERVICES GROUP)

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Responsible for the development of HC strategic initiatives in alignment with the corporate and HC Cluster strategy that supports the City.
• Plan, Lead and Manage the execution of HC strategic initiatives for the HC Teams.
• Human Capital Business partnering (HCBP) Provides specific HC deliverables in the allocated Units.
• Develop, monitor, and review a target recruitment and retention framework and ensure compliance by HC and line managers in line with the needs of the Unit serviced.
• Collaborate with eThekwini Municipal Academy (EMA) and units in identifying competency gaps and improvements in the development of a highly skilled workforce.
• Responsible for creation, implementation, reporting of plans to promote transformation, diversity and inclusion within the organisation and the refinement of policies that govern.
• Provide input and support in the design, implementation, and evaluation of HCIS system to enhance the effectiveness if the human capital department in executing functions required to ensure that these systems (e-Performance, E-Careers, ESS, etc) work efficiently
• Advise relevant committees and senior officials on policy and other strategic matters.
• Developing and implementing HC strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy, promoting corporate values, and shaping a positive organizational culture. 

Essential Requirements    

• Relevant tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7)
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 8 Years relevant experience of which 3 years must be at a managerial level.
• Computer Literacy. 

Preferred Requirements    

• Relevant post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8)
• 10 Years relevant experience of which 4 years must be at a managerial level.