Job Opportunities at NACOSA

The duties and responsibilities of the Recruitment Officer will include but are not limited to: 

• Administer the end-to-end recruitment process, from vacancy verification, advertising, shortlisting, screening, and interviewing, to offer stage 
• Work with a sound understanding of NACOSA’s grants and operations, to provide appropriate fit-for-purpose advice and support during the recruitment process 
• Effectively manage a large recruitment portfolio independently (more than 10-15 role profiles, with potentially multiple head requirements per role, up to 30-50 heads in total if bulk recruitment is required) 
• Understand and effectively operate online platforms, including NACOSA’s Applicant Tracking System, and Online Advertisement Platforms (such as LinkedIn, NGO Pulse/Sango Net, etc.) 
• Be able to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines using prioritizing, and keeping line management informed of progress 
• Engage in targeted talent sourcing practices, such as sourcing CVs, cold calling, or headhunting candidates when needed 
• Create and regularly update NACOSA’s talent pool database, to ensure effective management of applications received 
• Manage the candidate experience to ensure a positive candidate experience that will uphold NACOSA’s reputation 
• Ensure all Recruitment and Selection Processes complies with the requirements of the Labour Relations and Employment Equity Acts 
• Comply with NACOSA’s HR Policies, including the policy for Recruitment, Selection and Appointment 
• Support NACOSA’s Transformation Strategy, ensure all recruitment processes are fair, and allow equal access and opportunity to individuals from previously disadvantaged communities 
• Be willing to support the general HR team with day-to-day operational tasks as and when may be needed, and in turn access support from the team as required 

Requirements

Required qualifications, skills, and experience  

• A Post Matric qualification (NQF 4+) in Human Resources or Equivalent (highly advantageous) 
• A solid track record (3 years +) in Recruitment and Selection, including bulk recruitment experience (non-negotiable) 
• Experience in NGO / Public Health, or related industries (highly advantageous)  
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) 
• Excellent relationship building skills 
• Exceptional attention to detail 

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The duties and responsibilities of the Head of Human Resources will include, but not limited to:

• Develop and drive a human resources strategy in line with NACOSA’s Collective Actions Strategy: 2023 – 2027 to ensure the overall human resources function supports the organisation.
• Execute the fiduciary responsibilities in accordance with ethical standards, statutory requirements and sound corporate governance practices
• Develop and ensure an on-going actioning of an employee-orientated culture that embodies NACOSA’s values, emphasises inclusivity, diversity, equity, belonging and wellbeing.
• Align the HR department to a standard system model where all HR functional elements (workforce planning, learning & development, performance management, reward & recognition, employee wellness, employment relations and organisational development) meet the national standard.
• Ensure structures are in place to create a work environment that promotes life-long learning, employee development and high performance that results in employee engagement and retention.
• Govern the human resource's function and manage all HR risks to ensure compliance to labour legislation, codes, HR standards and funder requirements.
• Direct the organisations pay strategy structure and system for effectiveness and cost containment whilst enhancing employee satisfaction and retention.
• Implement a systematic and integrated approach to HR analytics and measures to demonstrate the impact of the human resources function and steer it strategically.
• Serve on the strategic management committee and ensure the human resources function is well represented on the employment equity, skills development, wellness and remuneration committee.
• Provide expert professional advice to senior management in all areas of HR, including payroll, learning and development, employment law, HR policy, best practice and workforce development. 
• Report to NACOSA’s EXCO, management and governance structures, including to the Social, Ethics and HR Committee of the NACOSA Board.

Requirements

Required qualifications, skills and experience

• A master's degree in human resources, organisational development, industrial psychology or a related field.
• A minimum of 15 years’ experience in human resources of which 10 years should be at strategic or higher policy level.
• Previous NGO experience is essential.
• Change management certification and/or demonstrated prior experience will be advantageous.
• A proven commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion with experience on change management and/or transformation projects.
• Deep understanding and working knowledge of all relevant legislation i.e. BCEA, LRA, B-BBEE, EE and SDA.
• A registered member of the South African Board of People Practices (SABPP) and/or the Institute of Personal Management of South-Africa (IPM) or any other human resources regulatory body will be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) in English and any other South African language (a South African African language would be highly advantageous
• Proficiency in MS Office and Outlook, SAGE 300, HRIS.

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The duties and responsibilities of the Head of NACOSA Institute will include, but is not limited to:

NACOSA Strategy & Leadership:

• Provide leadership and vision to achieve the Institute’s goals in relation to HIV, AIDS, TB and GBV training and capacity building in accordance with NACOSA’s Collective Actions Strategy: 2023 – 2027.

NACOSA Institute’s Strategy:

• Develop a sustainability strategy and plan for the institute.
• Work with the Executive and Programme Director to develop and deliver our training and capacity building strategy for all programmes and the sectors we work in.
• Implement and drive the NACOSA Institute’s strategy in line with NACOSA’s Collective Actions Strategy: 2023 – 2027.

Staff Management & Leadership:

• Supervise and manage the institute to ensure the efficient and effective completion of Human Resource related tasks and functions including staff development.
• Develop, implement, and adapt oversight systems and protocols for effective performance and risk management within the team.

NACOSA Management & Implementation:

• Lead on the development and delivery of training and capacity building for all stakeholders based on the institute’s goals, including development of curricula, training calendar, etc.
• Identify opportunities to develop partnerships and expand the reach of the programmes.

Operational Management

• Develop annual operational/work plans for all workstreams.
• Coordinate the development of an annual training plan, including the schedule, projects definition, curriculum and training personnel identification.

Stakeholder Management

• Champions service excellence and foster strategic relationships with stakeholders. Build and maintain professional relationships with key influencers, funders, technical experts, government departments, healthcare providers and other organisations.
• Create confidence in the organisations governance and financial management structures.

Produce progress reports for NACOSA Institute:

• Develop a system to monitor, evaluate and report quarterly on the activities and outputs expenditure of all institute’s training.
• Work with the Senior Management Team to provide reports to any relevant funders.

Budget Planning

• Prepare a comprehensive budget and ensure that the institute operates within budget guidelines.

NACOSA Leadership & Human Resources Management for the Institute

• Supervise and lead institute staff by supporting and enabling them to execute their duties.
• Monitor progress of work against the objectives of the Training and Capacity Building team.

Requirements

Required qualifications, skills and experience

• A Master degree in Education, Training & Development, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in training and development of which 10 years should be in a strategic role
• A track record in developing and executing successful training and capacity building programmes
• Experience in NGO Sector and capacity building needs of organisations and different staff cadres.
• Knowledge of various training methodologies, financial prescripts and an ability to develop budgets
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) in 2 official South-African languages, of which one should be English. A South African African language will be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of NSP and delivery of HIV/AIDS & TB programmes and services
• Experience in development of risk management strategies
• Knowledge of big donor processes and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Outlook, Management systems.