The successful candidate will be expected, among others:

•  To oversee the human resources function, ensuring the provision of advice on HR matters to the Executive Team and Senior Management team,
• Lead the development and regular review of relevant HR strategies, policies, and procedures in accordance with relevant legislation,
• Implement the Agency’s Transformation Strategy, with regard to HR, to ensure the Agency reaches the desired level,
• Direct the planning, development, and implementation of HR and OD strategy,
• Provide advice and guidance to the Executive Team and Senior Management on organisation development matters by:
• Managing the implementation of the Workplace Skills Plan,
• Aligning education, training, and development with skills requirements,
• Developing and maintaining a secure and comprehensive skills development database system,
• Ensuring quality assurance of all Human Resources,
• Development interventions,
• Manage employee/employer relationships,
• Lead HR team in maintaining or changing the organisational culture, and
• Providing expert advice and support to the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee.

Formal Qualifications:

• B Degree in HR or an equivalent qualification at NQF level 7.
• Postgraduate qualification in HR or Business Management or an equivalent qualification at NQF level 8.

Experience:

• 10 Years applicable work experience at a Senior Management role in human resources.
• 3 – 5 years HR experience at an Executive level and interaction with Directors/Board will be an added advantage.
• Extensive, up-to-date knowledge of labour legislation and general HR Management processes.