Purpose
Drive the implementation of and give effect to the performance dialogue and learning management strategies and processes, providing operational management by inculcating a high-performance culture within the organisation and ensuring that all employees embrace the principles of performance, learning and development. Foster a learning culture within the organisation.
Management of the learning and development function with the objective of leading critical programmes within the function
Key Performance Area
Performance Management
- Ensure that performance management is implemented and embedded in accordance with the organisation’s approved Performance Management Policy, Procedures and System
- Manage the development and implementation of effective and viable procedures, systems and processes to ensure compliance by all employees of the organisation
- Ensure effective and efficient communication on all relevant performance management matters including compliance with the policy and its processes.
- Ensure provision of support to the Human Resources team on the development of effective solutions to address challenges relating to performance management within the organisation.
- Ensure effective implementation and utilisation of the Automated System where performance reports will be captured, updated and generated.
- Manage the performance management processes and provide support to all the organisation’s employees to assist them in ensuring that they meet the objectives set for them.
- Coordinate the process for the development of Individual Performance Scorecards for all employees within the organisation.
- Analyse the Individual Performance Scorecards of each employee to ensure alignment to approved annual performance plan and the 5 Year strategy.
- Coordinate the process to review and conduct quality assurance of performance evidence as per the performance policy
- Ensure that grievances pertaining to performance management are dealt with timeously
- Coordinate the compilation of performance information for the development of the Annual Report.
- Identify opportunities for improvements in performance management product design and development.
- Ensure proper follow-up to all meetings, communiqué, directives and any other performance management matters.
- Manage and ensure effective filing system and tracking of performance information (manually and electronically)
- Project manage performance management within the reporting cycles determined by the organisation as per legislative requirements within a given financial year.
- Identify and facilitate training of employees on performance management within the organisation.
- Attend and ensure that the Human Capital clusters interests are properly represented at all relevant meetings, working groups, committees, forums or departments as and when required.
Learning & Development
- Partner with organisational leaders and HC to define and drive the implementation of an integrated learning & development strategy which aligns with the legislative skills authorities to ensure compliance with the Employment Equity and Skills development legal framework
- Ensure mandatory learning & development requirements are consistently delivered to meet statutory requirements
- In collaboration with the SDF, formulate and oversee the delivery of an organisational annual development plan offering learning techniques and development opportunities
- Lead, develop and oversee the provision of the organisations learning & development agenda linked to the BBBEE strategy
- Identify training tools that can be effectively applied to deliver learning content
- Effectively manage the learning functions to meet the organisation’s objectives of change implementation and business adoption
- Liaise with key stakeholders to identify learning & development needs. Ensure that mechanisms are in place to effectively conduct needs analysis
- Partner with the Manager OE: Organisational Culture to manage leadership development initiatives to ensure the organisation’s leadership teams are well equipped to deliver against strategic objectives
- Partner with the Talent function to proactively target development actions
- Collaborate with key stakeholders within the organisation and experts to provide learning solutions
- Manage the planning, co-ordinating and delivery of learning in the organisation when required
- Manage the learning budget and expenses as per guidance from Senior Manager Organisational Effectiveness
- Implement and manage a robust tracking mechanism for reporting purposes
- Manage the development of internal training material where necessary e.g. for updated processes in collaboration with change and employee experience teams
- Ensure that guidelines for development plans and career pathing discussions are adopted and embedded
- Keep abreast of latest trends and best practices in skills development and learning solutions
- Management of the Internship Programme which included implementation, tracking and control.
- Manage Employee Onboarding
- Ensure data accuracy of the Works Skills Plan (WSP)
- Manage progress against WSP on a quarterly basis.
- Manage submission of WSP & ATR to SETA.
- Network with service providers, SETA, other L&D professionals.
Generic Support
- The incumbent will be required to carry out extra projects as and when required.
- The incumbent will be a key team member of the Organisational Effectiveness management team
- The incumbent will be a trusted advisor on all performance and L&D matters
- The incumbent will be required to support and contribute to the OE function and reporting
Qualifications and Experience
- B Degree in HR
- Post Grad qualification will be an added advantage
- 7 years’ experience in a Human Resources environment of which at least 3 years at management level in Skills Development
- Proven experience in Performance Management & Learning & Development
- Experience in developing leadership and employee engagement programmes
- Experience working across the full OE value chain will be an added advantage
Working Conditions/Inherent Requirements of the Job
- Drivers licence code 8
- Work in a hybrid work environment (office & home)
- Must be willing to travel when necessary.
- Must be highly credible to internal and external stakeholders and is committed to delivering high levels of customer service
- Has strong analytical and critical reasoning skills to assess risks, anticipate difficulties and is capable of effective problem solving
- Can demonstrate a strong knowledge of current employment legislation in relation to OD/L&D
- Must be able to translate strategic goals into effective, achievable plans and is capable of monitoring their progress and outcomes
Core knowledge/Specialised knowledge
- Proven knowledge and experience of performance management
- Understanding of performance management principles.
- Understanding performance management models
- Understanding of relevant and applicable legislation
- Understanding of the principles underpinning all the disciplines reporting into this position.
- Understanding of local government
Leadership Skills/Technical Skills
- Excellent communication skills (including liaison, report writing, feedback and presentation);
- Information and knowledge management skills
- Strict adherence to deadlines
- Logistical and organising skills
- Innovative and Credible
- Proactive and Resourceful
- Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project Office, MS PowerPoint and Internet)
- Project Management
- Analytical and strategic skills
- Insight and responsive
- Management and coordination of processes
- Good facilitation skills
- Empowerment & People Development.
Attitudinal/ Behavioural Competencies
- Customer service orientation
- High integrity and ethics
- Transparent and informing
- Consultative and informed
- Persuasive and influencing
- Relationship building
- Strategy and goal driven
- Tactful/thoughtful
- Team player
- Tenacious/determined
Interested candidates should forward their CVs to on or before the 14 March 2022.
Candidates who have not received any feedback from us after 6 weeks of the closing date must consider your application unsuccessful.
