SET Human Capital Development Officer at Mintek

OBJECTIVE:

This role will be responsible for the facilitation and coordination of the Mintek SET Human Programmes in order to ensure that the organisation has a pool of appropriately qualified employees. The programmes include but not limited to Postgraduate SET Qualifications Enhancement, Post-doctoral Research Fellowship, Bursary, Internship, In-Service, and Young Researcher Programmes. The role will also be responsible for developing strategies and plans for the Schools Outreach programme.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Facilitate and coordinate the development of all SET Human Capital Programmes including career development activities to support the organizations talent management;
• Develop strategies and plans for the Schools Outreach programme;
• Conduct research into pipeline management/capacity building to establish relevant trends;
• Consult with Executive Managers to assess and document the business needs;
• Monitor the implementation of portfolio programmes and guide the refinement of processes for continuous improvement.
• Administer SET Human Capital Programme funding agreements as per requirements;
• Manage the relationship between Mintek and SET Human Capital Programme stakeholders (DMRE, DSI, MQA, NRF, HSRC, HEIs, etc.)
• Develop and implement information management and reporting system for this portfolio;

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum: Masters in a relevant field of Science or Engineering, Management or Human Resources.
• 6 – 8 years’ work experience, of which 3 years’ experience in a research or education institution in the development of SET development programmes;
• Management of contracts, agreements, budgets.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Good oral and written communication
• Be able to work under pressure,
• Process management
• Passion for people development
• Able to take initiative and work independently
• Ability to resolve conflict- conflict resolution.

SALARY PACKAGE: Negotiable                      

CLOSING DATE: 30 January 2023