​Head of Human Resources needed at The National Film and Video Foundation

Qualifications & Experience:

• Honours/postgraduate degree in Human Resources Management/Industrial Psychology
• 10 years’ relevant experience in Human Resources as generalist, with at least 5 years’ experience in a senior managerial position.
• Experience in the facilitation and co-ordination of Employee Relations including disciplinary procedures and processes and providing advice to business units, CCMA procedures;
• Solid knowledge of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act, Labour Relations Act and Skills Development Act

Core Skills

• Ability to align HR strategies with business objectives and think holistically about the impact of HR practices.
• Proven track record of leading, inspiring, and developing a team; strong influencing skills to work effectively with senior leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for building relationships, managing conflict, and presenting ideas clearly.
• Proficiency in using HR analytics and metrics to make data-driven decisions and track HR performance.
• Skilled in managing organisational change, including the ability to adapt HR strategies to support business transformation.
• Conflict Resolution: Strong knowledge of conflict management techniques and experience in handling employee relations and disciplinary issues.

Key responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of annual performance plan/Annual Strategic reviews
• Develop the annual operational plan within the area of responsibility (Service delivery and budget implementation plan)
• Leading employee engagement initiatives that elevate morale and drive retention
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of HR metrics such as employee turnover, engagement scores, and training effectiveness
• Serve as the expert on South African labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA, OHSA etc.) Proactively manage industrial relations, including union negotiations, disciplinary processes, grievance handling, and CCMA representation, ensuring full compliance and fostering constructive relationships.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen organisational culture, enhance employee engagement, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Design and implement programmes that foster a positive, productive, and safe working environment.
• Oversee the development and administration of competitive compensation and benefits programs that attract, motivate, and retain high-performing employees, conducting regular market benchmarking.
• Identify training needs across the organisation and develop comprehensive learning and development programs that enhance employee skills, foster continuous improvement, and support leadership development
• Leading employee engagement initiatives that elevate morale and drive retention
• Manage internship candidates, in conjunction with the relevant department manager. Also oversee applications for funding from SETA
• Ensure the efficient and compliant administration of all HR policies, procedures, and systems. Drive continuous improvement in HR processes and service delivery.
• Ensure efficient payroll and administration processes
• Manage HR budget which includes, funds allocated to recruitment, salaries, benefits, talent management, training, succession planning, workforce engagement, and employee wellness planning
• Research and provide guidance on human resources best practices
• Oversee internal and external audit of HR function to ensure accurate and reliable reporting that comply to the laws, regulations and best practices
• Lead and develop the HR team, ensuring clarity in roles and expectations