Jobs at North West Department of Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 Certificate. Degree/ Advanced Diploma/ B-Tech at NQF Level 7 (as recognised by SAQA) in Human Resource Management / Public Administration / Public Management / Human Resource and Industrial Psychology. A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience at Middle/ Senior Management level. A valid driver’s license. An SMS pre-entry programme must be completed and a Nyukela Certificate be obtained and submitted before an appointment can be considered.
• Knowledge: Client focused HR Strategist. A thorough understanding of policy formulation and coordination. Proven experience in or thorough understanding of the social development system/ sector. A good background in turnaround and change management strategies Experience in and insight into legislation that impacts on human resource practices and procedures. Knowledge of Government systems (PERSAL).
• Competencies: A results-driven, customer-focused approach, with excellent planning, organisational communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills. Analytical and innovative thinking. Knowledge of human and financial resource management. Good computer literacy in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). The ability to work in highly pressured environment and driven by a sense of urgency to meet deadlines. Leadership skills. Research and policy formulation. Presentation and facilitation skills. Executive report -writing skills. People management. Financial management. Strategic planning. Project management. Change and knowledge management. Negotiation skills. 

DUTIES :

• Provide Strategic Direction, Leadership, and Management in Human Capital Management Unit. Ensure policy development, implementation, and monitoring. Ensure development and implementation of the Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan for the Unit. Provide Human Resource Administration Services (and HR practices). Ensure the provision of comprehensive organisational development support. Manage and co-ordinate implementation of departmental transformation programmes.
• Manage overall employee relations. Ensure implementation and monitoring of Employee Health and Wellness programmes. Manage and co-ordinate human capital planning, salaries and information systems services that support the departmental strategy. Coordinate, and manage strategic human resource training and development services. Ensure implementation of the Performance Management and Development System in the department to ensure performance contracting, management, assessments, and rewards. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 Certificate. Appropriate 3 year National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Information Technology, Computers Science or relevant (equivalent) qualification. A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in the ICT environment of which 3 three years should be at junior management level (Assistant Director and equivalent), MCSE/ ITIL/ COBIT/ Project management Certification/ other relevant certifications will be an added advantage, and a valid drivers’ licence.
• Skills and attributes: Knowledge of hardware and software platforms, their limitations and capabilities. Knowledge and ability to apply relevant regulations, policies and directives. Planning and organising. Project management and administration. People management and conflict resolution. Leadership, delegation and empowerment of subordinates. Financial management. Customer relationship management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate concepts appropriately to officials at various levels of responsibility. Trustworthy, ethical and professional with integrity. Innovative, self-driven and results-oriented. 

DUTIES :

• Implementation of good corporate governance of ICT within the department as guided by relevant legislations. Development and implementation of business-enabling ICT Strategy. Management of ICT technical support services (hardware, software and networks). Ensure Improvement of departmental processes through deployment of ICT solutions. Initiate, develop and review relevant IT policies/ procedures/ frameworks ensuring adherence to best practices. Planning and execution of ICT projects. Define, negotiate and manage service agreements with external ICT service providers. Proper implementation of ICT risks management processes. Management of the ICT unit financial and human resources.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 Certificate. Appropriate 3 year National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Operations Management/ Management Services/ Industrial Psychology/ Human Resource Management or relevant (equivalent) qualification. A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience of which three (3) must be at Assistant Director level. A valid drivers’ license. Job Evaluation Certificate.
• Knowledge of Organisational development interventions and techniques. Knowledge of mandates prescript attached to Organisational Develop. Knowledge of Org - Plus and Job Evaluate and OD System. Understanding of Batho Pele Values. Knowledge of Human Resource Planning of PERSAL. Change Management principles. Understanding of Public Service regulations and Act and other Government policies. Skills: Advance Communications skills, both oral and writing. Problem solving skills, People management and empowerment, Presentation skills, Project management skills. Good interpersonal relations skills. Presentation skills. Research analysis skills. Computer skills. 

DUTIES :

• Ensure the development of the Organisational structure. Manage the implementation of Job Evaluation system in the Development. Facilitate job analysis, job design and job evaluation processes. Facilitate implementation of Organizational functionality assessment processes. Management the Departmental Human resource administration delegations. Management the implementation of Change Management Initiatives. Facilitate the development Human resource Plan HRP. Facilitate the development of Departmental Employment Equity Plan.