Head: Corporate Services

SUMMARY:
Head: Corporate Services (3 months Fixed-term contract)

POSITION INFO:

Job Purpose:

The purpose of the Head: Corporate Services role is to provide leadership and manage the Corporate Services Division which includes a Human Resources unit, outsourced Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems and Facilities Management environments.

Key Performance Areas:

Facilities Management

• Plan and manage the move of office premises in Gauteng
• Facilities management and maintenance of the leased buildings (in Gauteng and Cape Town) and all related services, including procurement, monitoring, evaluation and management

Information, Communication and Technology

• Setting up a modernised ICT Platform – with newly appointed service providers
• Outsourced Information, Communication and Technology management inclusive of the following: ICT Strategy; Business Solutions and IT Infrastructure and support. Monitoring and evaluation of service delivery accordingly 
• The management of the delivery against all outsourced contracts related to the above functions and assistance with the procurement processes, relating to these functions

HR Strategy and Business Plans

• Provide relevant HR input and guidance to the strategic planning forums of the company
• Provide input into and lead the development of the company’s Strategic Human Resource Plan
• Coordinate and manage the implementation of the company''''s Strategic Human Resource Plan
• Provide ongoing evaluation and commentary to the CEO on the implementation of strategic plans
• Make recommendations for the ongoing review, maintenance and improved efficiency of HR Strategies
• Ensure consistent implementation of the company''''s Human Resource Strategy and Plan
• Provide support to Management in the implementation of the company''''s approved Human Resource Strategy and Plan

HR Policy Development and Implementation

• Provide input into and lead the development of the company''''s Human Resources Policies
• Develop and implement relevant policy guidelines and directives for approval by the company
• Ensure consistent application of the company''''s Human Resource Policies and that all HR activities are administered in line with the provisions of the applicable Policies and Procedures
• Provide support to Management in the implementation and application of company Human Resource Policies
• Research benchmark / comparative policy practice in relevant sectors
• Monitor changes in legislative requirements and the need to update company Human Resource Policies
• Make recommendations / proposals to the CEO for new or improved policies / procedures
• Conduct Policy Awareness sessions and ensure that the HR Policies and Procedures (electronic-intranet and hardcopy versions) are updated and available for managers and staff

HR Systems and Processes

• Provide input into and lead the development of the company''''s Remuneration, Compensation, Employee Development (Capacity Building), Performance Management, Reward / Recognition, Recruitment and Retention and Job Evaluation Systems and Processes
• Coordinate the implementation of the company''''s approved HR Systems and Processes
• Provide support to Management in the implementation of the company''''s approved Systems and Processes
• Make recommendations for the ongoing review, maintenance and improved efficiency of company Human Resource Systems and Processes
• Provide input into the company Code of Conduct with reference to prescribed components relating to acceptable standards of ethical and professional behaviour
• Provide input into and lead the development, implementation and maintenance of a healthy working environment
• Provide input into the development, implementation and maintenance of an employee wellness program
• Provide support and leadership for the implementation and processing of company Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Monitor and evaluate implementation of the company''''s Human Resource strategy and Business Plan
• Monitor adherence to the company''''s Code of Conduct
• Monitor adherence to organisational values and culture
• Monitor and evaluate organisational climate
• Monitor application of Human Resource Policies and Practices in line with organisational and legislative provisions

HR Administration

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of the company''''s Human Resource administration relating to Strategy and Policy implementation:
  • Recruitment administration
  • Performance Management administration
  • Remuneration, Recognition and Reward administration
  • Skills Development administration
  • Leave Management Systems and administration
  • Disciplinary and Grievance Procedure administration
  • Ensure an effective interface between HR and Finance functions 

HR Document Management Records

• Manage and ensure compliance with relevant requirements of individual employee and organisation-wide Human Resource records

Employee Remuneration and Benefits

• Management of all company Employee Remuneration and Benefits:
• Remuneration Package Structuring
• Medical Aid and Provident Fund
• Performance reward strategies
• Annual CPI Increments and Public Sector adjustments, as applicable

Reporting and Record Keeping

• Develop and maintain a functional record keeping system for all HR documentation and activities, in line with regulatory requirements. Equally a record system for other Divisions 
• Prepare and submit a weekly HR activity and Project Progress Report
• Coordinate, prepare and submit activity reports for sessions and other forums, as required
• Compile reports in respect of other reporting requirements namely employment equity reports, Stats SA Quarterly Survey and so forth

Management of directly reporting staff

• Perform all tasks related to managing the staff within the Division and representing the Division at the Executive Management and other meetings

Qualifications and Experience

• At minimum, a Post Graduate Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration
• A minimum of Three (3) years’ managerial experience

Technical Competencies

• Strategy development and implementation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated technical skills in the Human Resources, Information and Communication Technology and Facilities Management
• Demonstrated ability to undertake multiple priorities within the required timeframes
• Demonstrated knowledge of government policies and legal compliance issues in the Public Sector

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