CHIEF DIRECTOR: PEOPLE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

An exciting senior leadership opportunity is available for an experienced Chief Director: People Management Practices to provide strategic leadership and direction in the management of human resources, organisational development and transformation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of Human Resource Management (HRM), Human Resource Development (HRD), Employee Relations (ER), Organisational Design and Development, Change Management and Transformation, while promoting a safe, secure and productive organisational environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing strategic leadership and direction in People Management Practices.
• Ensuring the effective provision of Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Organisational Development and Transformation services.
• Leading and implementing change management and organisational transformation initiatives.
• Providing strategic oversight of Employee Relations functions.
• Leading the provision of effective communications, facilities and security management services for OPSC.
• Ensuring effective internal and external communication services within the organisation.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable legislative, regulatory and governance frameworks relating to human resources and people management.

Promoting a culture of professionalism, service excellence, accountability and continuous improvement.

• An appropriate recognized Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in one of the following or a related field:
  • Public Management
  • Public Administration
  • Human Resource Management
  • Industrial Psychology
• Nyukela Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is mandatory.
  • Candidates who do not currently possess the Nyukela Certificate must be willing to obtain the certificate before appointment.
• At least 5 years’ experience at Senior Management (Director) level in Human Resource Management or Corporate Services.
• Proven experience in Change Management and/or Organisational Transformation.
• Proven experience in Human Resource Development (HRD).
• Strong experience in Employee Relations (ER) and Human Resource Management (HRM).
• Knowledge and practical experience in Organizational Design and Development.
• Experience in Communications, Facilities Management and Security/Security Management will be an advantage.
• A valid driver’s license (with exception of disabled applicants).
• Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office Suite

Applicants are required to submit:

• A correctly and fully completed Z83 application form, with each page initialed.
• A comprehensive and updated CV clearly indicating dates of employment (day/month/year), positions held and detailed responsibilities. 

Important: Applications that do not comply with the above requirements may be disqualified. Applicants must ensure that all information provided is accurate and that the Z83 form is correctly completed and initialed on every page.

Only candidates meeting the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered for the next stage of the recruitment process.

To apply please send your CV, Nyukela Certificate and Z83 to: marketing@heitha.co.za

By responding to this advert, you consent to HEITHA processing your personal information for recruitment purposes and confirm that any personal information has been submitted voluntarily.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 1 month from the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful

The Office of the Public Service Commission (OPSC) is an equal opportunity representative employer. Therefore, the OPSC is intentional in promoting representative (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through filling these positions in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan. All candidates whose appointment/transfer/promotion will promote representativeness are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to Colored's, Indians, Whites and persons with disabilities. An indication of representativeness profile by applicants will expedite the processing of applications.