Job Opportunities at Freedom Park

JOB SUMMARY 

• To plan, direct, and co-ordinate the human resource management activities of Freedom Park so as to maximise the strategic use of its HR functions; to ensure regulatory compliance for the achievement of the organisation's strategic objectives 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Formulate the 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 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 to the HR unit and advisory support to the organisation on various HR related matters for effective performance, informed decision making and legislative compliance. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS 
Minimum Requirements:

• Honours degree or post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Human Resources Management or in a cognate discipline. 
• 5 years’ experience in a managerial position. 
• 10 years in Human Resources Management or related function. 
• Public sector management experience will be an added advantage. 

Skills and Experience required: 
Knowledge of labour legislation, including rules and proceedings in a CCMA and Labour Court 

• Knowledge of the heritage sector 
• Management of collective agreements 
• Payroll administration 
• Organisation development and change management 
• Performance Management 
• Policy Development 
• Financial Management 

Competent in the following: 

• Computer literacy (MS Office). 
• Negotiation skills. 
• Communication skills (verbal and written). 
• Interpersonal skills. 
• Problem solving and analytical skills. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Strategic thinking. 
• Payroll administration. 
• Budgetary skills 

Note: All applications must contain a curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational certificates and/or other qualifications and a certified copy of your identity document. Kindly insert the job reference code (HRM01) on the email subject line when applying for the position. 

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JOB SUMMARY 

• To ensure compliance and good corporate governance throughout the organisation by providing legal guidance and support to the Council, management and employees to enable them to discharge their fiduciary and other responsibilities effectively. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Provision of comprehensive support and guidance to Council and Management. 
• Provide comprehensive support and guidance to Council and Management. Provide advice to the Council and Executive Management on latest legislation and developments in the corporate governance field. 
• Respond promptly to requests, inquiries and complaints. 
• Manage an effective Council and Committee meetings process to ensure compliance with the required standards of good governance. 
• Manage an effective Council and Committee meetings process, including agendas, collation of Council papers, distribution and preparation of minutes. Delegation of authorities and resolution. 
• Promote adherence to good corporate governance. 
• Ensure that resolutions required by the delegation of authority are appropriately prepared to reflect the authority required in terms of the law, the nature of the transactions and the required governance processes. Promote adherence to good corporate governance. 
• Communicate required information to relevant internal and external parties 
• Oversee recording and distribution of minutes of all Council meetings, Council Committees and Committees of Management. 
• Oversee timeous and proper arrangement of meetings. 
• Oversee timeous distribution of agenda and meeting packs. 
• Ensure that minutes are taken accurately and concisely. 
• Prepare notices for Council, Committee, and Management Committee meetings and ensure effective planning for such. 
• Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. 
• Develop and implement appropriate Policies and Procedures which may be required to be ensure Council decision and directives are clearly communicated to the relevant persons. 
• Create awareness to Management and Staff with regards to the laws, regulations and statutory provisions affecting Freedom Park and of any failure to comply with the law. 
• Ensure guidance and training to management and staff. 
• Provide a central source of guidance and advice within the organisation on matters of ethics and good governance. 
• Ensure guidance and training to management and staff. 
• Maintain Statutory Registers. 
• Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. 
• Manage Company Secretarial Budget. 
• Ensure compliance with budget procedures. 

JOB PREREQUISITES 
Minimum Requirements: 

• 3 - 4 years LLB degree / equivalent legal qualification. 
• 8 years’ experience in a managerial position. 
• 10 years in legal practice – admitted Advocate/Attorney, corporate lawyer, legal adviser, or similar. 

Competencies:

• Budgeting Skills 
• Minute taking 
• Information Management 
• General Management 
• Computer Literacy

Experience:

• Company Secretary services / Legal practice 
• General Management 
• Contract Negotiation and drafting 
• Compliance and good governance management 
• Minute taking 
• Policy drafting 
• Legal research and advisory 
• Strategic Planning 
• Risk Management 
• Human Resource, Heritage and Construction exposure 

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Corporate Governance and Compliance matters 
• Knowledge of Contract drafting 
• Statutory requirements in terms of Governance 
• Policy and procedure drafting 
• Management of Legal matters 
• Business processes, objective and strategies 
• Organisational Policies and Procedures  

Note: All applications must contain a curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational certificates and/or other qualifications and a certified copy of your identity document. Kindly insert the job reference code (CS01) on the email subject line when applying for the position.
Successful applicants will be subjected to a verification/security clearance.