The duties and responsibilities of the Head of Human Resources will include, but not limited to:

• Develop and drive a human resources strategy in line with NACOSA’s Collective Actions Strategy: 2023 – 2027 to ensure the overall human resources function supports the organisation.
• Execute the fiduciary responsibilities in accordance with ethical standards, statutory requirements and sound corporate governance practices
• Develop and ensure an on-going actioning of an employee-orientated culture that embodies NACOSA’s values, emphasises inclusivity, diversity, equity, belonging and wellbeing.
• Align the HR department to a standard system model where all HR functional elements (workforce planning, learning & development, performance management, reward & recognition, employee wellness, employment relations and organisational development) meet the national standard.
• Ensure structures are in place to create a work environment that promotes life-long learning, employee development and high performance that results in employee engagement and retention.
• Govern the human resource’s function and manage all HR risks to ensure compliance to labour legislation, codes, HR standards and funder requirements.
• Direct the organisations pay strategy structure and system for effectiveness and cost containment whilst enhancing employee satisfaction and retention.
• Implement a systematic and integrated approach to HR analytics and measures to demonstrate the impact of the human resources function and steer it strategically.
• Serve on the strategic management committee and ensure the human resources function is well represented on the employment equity, skills development, wellness and remuneration committee.
• Provide expert professional advice to senior management in all areas of HR, including payroll, learning and development, employment law, HR policy, best practice and workforce development. 
• Report to NACOSA’s EXCO, management and governance structures, including to the Social, Ethics and HR Committee of the NACOSA Board.

Requirements

Required qualifications, skills and experience

• A master’s degree in human resources, organisational development, industrial psychology or a related field.
• A minimum of 15 years’ experience in human resources of which 10 years should be at strategic or higher policy level.
• Previous NGO experience is essential.
• Change management certification and/or demonstrated prior experience will be advantageous.
• A proven commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion with experience on change management and/or transformation projects.
• Deep understanding and working knowledge of all relevant legislation i.e. BCEA, LRA, B-BBEE, EE and SDA.
• A registered member of the South African Board of People Practices (SABPP) and/or the Institute of Personal Management of South-Africa (IPM) or any other human resources regulatory body will be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) in English and any other South African language (a South African African language would be highly advantageous
• Proficiency in MS Office and Outlook, SAGE 300, HRIS.