Chief Director: Internal Human Resources and Workplace Environment Management REF NO: DPSA 05/2024 needed at Department of Public Works

Requirements

• A minimum qualification at NQF Level 7 in Human Resources Management or Human Resources Development or Public Administration or Public Management or related qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at senior management level.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a corporate services-related environment with a focus on Human Resource Management and Development, Labour Relations, Security and Facilities Management, and Transformation Programmes (Gender, Employee Health and Wellness, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
• Sound knowledge of the Government legislative frameworks on Human Resources Management and Development, Employee Health and Wellness, Occupational Health and Safety, Gender and Transformation, Workplace Environment Management (Security and Facilities Management), and financial and supply chain management.
• Experience in the development of policies, strategies, frameworks, and guidelines for all the functions of the post.
• Policy implementation monitoring and evaluation.
• Development of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Compliance management.
• Must be competent in strategic leadership and planning, decision-making, problem-solving, change management, project and program management report writing, and conflict management.
• Strong financial and contract management skills and intermediate to advanced computer literacy/skills.

DUTIES:

• Manage the conducting of research for the development and review of policies, strategies, frameworks, and guidelines for the various functions of the Chief Directorate.
• Implement the required systems (manual and electronic) and processes to ensure effective delivery of services to the department.
• Design and implement effective systems for compliance management.
• Conduct monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of policies.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of the Human Resource delegations in terms of the Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations.
• Manage the various committees and forums related to the functions of the Chief Directorate.
• Compile reports, concept notes, briefing notes, and presentations to the various management and governance structures of the department.
• Provide technical assistance, advise, and support to managers and staff and conduct capacity building with managers and staff on areas related to all the functions of the Chief Directorate.
• Implement risk identification and risk management processes and activities.
• Manage the audit processes, including the timely resolution of audit findings.
• Ensure effective management of the human and financial resources of the Chief Directorate.