Current Job Opening at Freedom Park

JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the strategic management of the Heritage and Knowledge department and the provision of advice to the CEO and Council of Freedom Park. The HOD shall perform the following functions, but not limited to:

•  Providing strategic management for the Heritage and Knowledge department
• which include Heritage Management, Heritage Research, and Heritage Education
•  Provide strategic advice and support to the CEO and Council of Freedom Park
•  Being an active member of the Executive Management of Freedom Park and contribute to the organisation achieving its overall strategic objectives.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

•  Identify, develop, and direct the effective implementation of the department’s business strategy to promote reconciliation and nation building. These include Heritage Education, Research and Innovation (Knowledge Centre), and Curatorship and Archiving.
•  Ensure collated operational plans are in line with the organisation’s medium-term strategies.
•  Establish and maintain constructive relations with various organisations and institutions in the heritage and related sectors to ensure delivery of effective programs.
•  Set up strategies aimed at enhancing the quality of programs.
•  Take accountability for the effective implementation of all projects within the department in line with budgetary requirements and stipulated timeframes and
• quality standards.
•  Harness the value of teamwork within the department to ensure the achievement of the organisation objectives.
•  Provide supervisory support to personnel for effective performance and delivery.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements:

•  Master’s degree in museum and heritage studies or equivalent
•  At least 12 to15 years’ experience in the heritage sector.
•  10 years of management experience.

Skills and experience required:

•  Strategic and Operational Management knowledge of heritage resources.
•  Preservation and conservation
•  Diversity management
•  Conflict resolution
•  Project Management
•  Advanced understanding of governance policies and procedures
•  Knowledge of South African history

Competent in the following:

•  Ability to give strategic direction.
•  Building teams and ability to manage activities of various team members from within the organisation and outside.
•  Advanced communication skills (verbal and writing) to engage and relate with the Public.
•  Leadership and People management skills
•  Ability to multitask.
•  High professional standards
•  Advanced policy development skills
•  Problem solving
•  Advanced analytical skills Planning and organisational skills
•  Decision making, work under pressure and administration.
•  Conflict management skills
•  Financial management skills

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JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Head of Department: Corporate Services, the incumbent will be responsible for providing strategic Human Resources direction and managing HR functions, including but not limited to:

•  Development of HR strategies and implementation plans
•  Managing the employee relations functions for the organisation
•  Managing employee wellness initiatives
•  Management employee development functions
•  Performance management functions

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

•  Formulate a HR strategy as well as set up a budget that will inform and support the activities of the HR Unit in line with the organisation's strategic objectives.
•  Manage the development and effective implementation of the various HR policies
• and procedures to ensure alignment with legislation and the organisation’s strategic objectives.
• Manage the administration and maintenance of human resources to ensure that
• accurate personnel records are kept.
•  Manage the development and utilisation of human resources to ensure employees are equipped with the necessary skills for successful performance, optimal utilisation, and organisational efficiency.
•  Manage the co-ordination of the Employee Wellness Programme to ensure a healthy and productive workforce.
•  Manage the co-ordination of job evaluation activities aimed at determining
• appropriate grading of positions to ensure internal equity.
•  Manage the administration of compensation, benefits, and performance
• management systems to ensure that employees are appropriately rewarded.
•  Manage the employee relations function within the organisation to ensure sound relations with stakeholders.
•  Manage the recruitment and selection function to ensure attraction, placement, and retention of suitably qualified candidates for the organisation's performance.
•  Provide leadership and advisory support to the organisation on various HR related matters for effective performance, informed decision making and legislative compliance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field. A postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) will be an added advantage.
•  10 years of experience in Human Resources Management.
•  5 years of managerial experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

•  Advanced knowledge of labour legislation, including rules and proceedings at the CCMA and Labour Court
•  Knowledge of the heritage sector
•  Management of collective agreements
•  Payroll administration
•  Organisational development and change management.
•  Performance Management
•  Policy development
•  Financial Management

Competencies

•  Report writing.
•  Policy development skills
•  Good analytical skills
•  Good interpersonal skills
•  Communication skills
•  Computer skills
•  Planning and organisational skills
•  Conflict management skills
•  Document management.
•  Leadership and People management skills
•  Financial management skills
•  Code of Conduct
•  Knowledge of PFMA

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JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for providing strategic Supply Chain Management direction and managing SCM functions, including but not limited to:

•  Actively coordinate all SCM activities of the organisation in order to ensure compliant SCM practices in the institution.
•  Identify and develop appropriate risk management proposals aligned to PFMA and National Treasury Regulations.
•  Manage and oversee the SCM Unit and Risk Management Unit.
•  Review and submit all required statutory reports, such as performance reports, risk reports,
• procurement plans, and report on progress against procurement plans.
•  Review and develop SCM policies and practices to ensure compliance with PFMA and regulations and be responsible for all SCM processes, including tenders.
•  Be responsible for addressing all queries and findings from the entity’s Internal Auditors General related to SCM and submit monthly SCM and procurement reports to the CFO for submission to the Management Committee.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements:

•  Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field. A post-graduate qualification (NQF Level 8) will be an added advantage.
•  10 years of experience in supply chain management.
•  5 years of managerial experience.

Knowledge

•  Knowledge of Supply Chain Management
•  Exposure to Financial Management, Risk Management and Performance Reporting
•  Relevant legislation (National Treasury Regulations and Frameworks, PFMA and Instruction Notes)
•  Public Sector statutory submissions
•  Corporate Social Responsibility

Competencies

•  Report writing.
•  Policy development skills
•  Good analytical skills
•  Good interpersonal skills
•  Communication skills
•  Computer skills
•  Planning and organisational skills
•  Conflict management skills
•  Document management.
•  Leadership and People management skills
•  Financial management skills
•  Code of Conduct
•  Knowledge of PFMA.
•  Entrepreneurial and Commercial thinking

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JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for providing ICT Strategic direction and managing ICT support functions, including but not limited to:
 Management of ICT Projects, Resources, Networks, Systems, and Server

• Infrastructure,
•  Management of Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity for Freedom Park and its
• Subsidiaries.
• The incumbent will be responsible for managing the Information and Communication Technology Unit within the Finance Department of Freedom Park.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

•  Planning and Management of ICT Operations.
•  Management of ICT Infrastructure and Assets.
•  Planning and coordinating ICT Network and Server Management.
•  Management of Cybersecurity.
•  Management of ICT Service Support to all users daily.
•  Development of ICT Policies and Budgets.
•  Management of ICT Governance across Freedom Park functions.
•  Development and Implementation of ICT Demand Management Plan.
•  Supporting ICT procurements and monitoring suppliers/vendors in line with SCM processes.
•  Management of Strategic and Operational ICT Risks for Freedom Park.
•  Providing overall management of the ICT Department (including human resources).
•  Positioning Freedom Park as an ICT leader in the Heritage Sector of South Africa.
•  Advising the Chief Financial Officer on ICT priorities and Business Continuity Risks.
•  Stakeholder Management in relation to ICT programs and activities.
•  Ensuring compliance with the regulatory ICT Policy and Legislative Framework.
•  Development and implementing of ICT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Policies and Plans.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements:

•  Bachelor’s degree in ICT or related field.
•  10 years of experience in the ICT industry.
•  5 years of managerial experience.

Knowledge and Skills

•  ICT Corporate Governance
•  ICT strategy development
•  Enterprise Architecture
•  ICT support (hardware and software)
•  ICT service management (COBIT, ITIL, TOGAF, GWEA)
•  VMware environment (VLANS, Virtual Server Environment, Wireless Environment) and server management (preferably Veeam Backup Server).
•  Experience in working with Wi-Fi Access Points.
•  Knowledge and experience in working in virtual data centers and data replication.
•  Knowledge and experience in high-end audiovisuals for digital Museum Management.

Competencies

•  Report writing.
•  Policy development skills
•  Good analytical skills
•  Good interpersonal skills
•  Communication skills
•  Computer skills
•  Planning and organisational skills
•  Conflict management skills
•  Document management.
•  Leadership and People management skills
•  Financial management skills
•  Code of Conduct
•  Knowledge of PFMA.