Unit Head: Human Resources at Coega

ACCOUNTABILITY

• The Unit Head: Human Resources is accountable to the Executive Manager:  Corporate Services (EMCS) of the Coega Development Corporation.

MANDATE

• The Unit Head: Human Resources is mandated by the Executive Manager:  Corporate Services to take responsibility for the strategic leadership and management of the human resources function of the Coega Development Corporation.

  DESCRIPTION

  RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS

• Develop and drive the HR Strategy (including performance and talent management) and implementation of HR Business plan in line with the organisational strategy;
• Manage and enhance the effectiveness of the performance management system and human resources management information systems;
• Lead the development and implementation of the talent management strategy;
• Manage recruitment and retention strategies to attract and retain people capacity;
• Manage strategic human resources management to ensure alignment with the organisation’s business objectives;
• Manage the human resources development and succession planning requirements of the organisation;
• Serve as a change management agent to lead and facilitate organisational transformation and change in support of the business strategies;
• Promote a conducive and progressive organisational culture to enhance performance and promote employee satisfaction;
• Enhance employee relations, including compliance to workplace legislation and effecting improved labour management practices;
• Interact with stakeholders in order to confirm their reasonable requirements for enhanced service delivery;
• Provide guidance and advice in disciplinary enquiries, grievance hearings and poor work performance interventions;
• Develop and promote a reward and recognition strategy to instil a culture of recognition, enhance employee motivation and inculcate a healthy competitive environment;
• Provide pro-active advice on suggested amendments to HR policies and procedures;
• Provide advice to all business units on people management strategies to facilitate the effective utilisation and development of the human capital of the organisation;
• Develop and implement an Employment Equity Plan in accordance with legislation and best practice;
• Manage the internship programme.

COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Degree plus Honours/ 4 years Tertiary qualification in HR Management coupled with 10 years related experience;
• An MBA and professional registration will be advantageous;
• 3 – 5 years managerial experience;
• Performance and results driven, strategic thinker, passion for people and organisational development, and an effective team player;
• Ability to engage in high levels of the organisation;
• Must have sound knowledge of Performance Management and Talent Management
• Understanding of business management processes and systems;
• Excellent communication and persuasive skills both written and verbal;
• Demonstrable knowledge of applicable labour legislation;
• Working knowledge of the various people management processes and systems;
• High level of attention to detail;
• Good interpersonal relations/competencies;
• Personal integrity / credibility;
• Innovative thinker.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Performance is monitored regularly by the EM: CS, with reference to Key Performance Indicators in the Balanced Scorecard.
• The Unit Head: Human Resources is required to provide strategic leadership and advisory service to Executive Management, Programme Directors, business units and programmes on all aspects of people management at the CDC.

Furthermore, you are to ensure that:

• You are aware of and have access to the CDC’s SHEMS;
• You are aware of your responsibilities and duties as laid out in the CDC’s SHEMS;
• You are aware that you work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner;
• You ensure that the company’s housekeeping standards are maintained throughout your area of responsibility;
• You report any unsafe conditions or acts which you cannot rectify yourself to your SHE representative or to the Senior SHE Project Manager as soon as possible;
• You report all SHE incidents which occur within your area of responsibility promptly and in the correct format;
• You are totally familiar with your responsibilities in terms of the CDC’s emergency plan;
• You communicate to the Senior SHE Project Manager any required changes to the SHEMS prior to implementing these changes;
• You timeously complete and correctly record any corrective action which needs to be taken in order to rectify a SHE matter;
• You give full co-operation to, and participate in (as required), the CDC’s internal and external SHEMS audits.

You have the authority to:

• Immediately stop any person(s) on CDC property from committing an unsafe or destructive act or omission;
• Take whatever immediate steps you deem necessary to prevent injury or environmental damage when confronted with an unsafe or destructive condition.

CLOSING DATE: 02 July 2024