Purpose:

The incumbent of this post is responsible for human performance improvement, as related to the management and planning of professional staff development programmes and solutions via the HRDU. S/he is expected to plan, source/develop, manage, coordinate, and evaluate initiatives aimed at developing staff in accordance with the objectives of the over-arching organizational strategy, and related People Development’ priorities and targets.  This applies predominantly to management, professional, administrative, technical, and services staff, with a smaller focus on academic staff.

S/he is expected to proactively drive the implementation of the objectives outlined in HRDU’s operating plan each year and take accountability for the achievement of these objectives. S/he will also be expected to investigate, diagnose, and suggest innovative new learning solutions based on identified needs, and submit proposals to HRDU for these.

Brief Description        

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Conceptualise and plan learning and development solutions to meet the strategic objectives of the broader University, and the Operations Plan of the HRDU, in conjunction with the Head: HRDU.
• Consult with faculties and central units to identify, diagnose, and analyse learning needs and channel the findings into the provision of appropriate learning solutions and activities.
• Lead the compilation of the annual Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR), as required by legislation. 
• Engage with Employee Representatives / Unions to ensure consultation and support, in conjunction with the Head: HRDU.
• Support and enable change management interventions by offering guidance and working in collaboration with line management, faculty HR teams, and affected staffing units.
• Lead wider functional or organisational initiatives that benefit growth, such as career development, management and leadership development, and performance improvement.                            
• Design and develop employee engagement strategies; facilitate communication between employees and work groups; and articulate and embed talent management and leadership principles, values, and competencies that bolster the organization’s culture.
• Demonstrate expertise as a change expert, efficient designer, business advisor, credible strategist, and informed consultant (organisational and sectoral).

Requirements:

• Masters degree – in the fields of Human Resource Development, Organisational Development, Human Performance Improvement, and/or related disciplines.
• At least 6 years of experience as a professional in the field of Human Resource Development, Organisational Development, Human Performance Improvement, and/or related disciplines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good computer skills within the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Microsoft Excel), and other related industry-driven software (e.g. LMS, Oracle)
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to engage constructively with stakeholders to render a solid level of customer service.