Specialist Talent and Performance Management – Specialist Services Division – Department of Human Resources needed at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement the talent management framework for the institution and monitor and report on the HR and institutional talent management;
• Design and implement a workforce planning modelling and forecasting framework;
• Oversee the design, development and implementation of the institution’s talent management framework;
• Produce tools and resources for individual talent development planning and career development;
• Develop and maintain a talent retention management framework and strategy for the institution (aligned to the Recruitment and Selection strategy);
• Evaluate and provide input with regards to UP remuneration strategies to improve retention probabilities to Executive Management in collaboration with the Deputy Director, Specialist Services;
• Identify and monitor retention risks and ensure diligent market trend analysis on talent retention trends in various job categories including reward and remuneration trends in collaboration with the Deputy Director: Remuneration & Benefits;
• Develop and maintain a succession management framework for the institution and monitor and report on the HR and institutional succession readiness;
• Drive the implementation of the University’s performance and talent management strategy;
• Manage the University’s Performance and Talent Management processes through the design and development of system standards and procedures;
• Provide guidance and support in the implementation of the performance management system throughout the institution;
• Develop, support, align and improve individual and team performance to ensure the sustained achievement of institutional objectives;
• Provide institutional support in the creation of a high-performance culture and effective talent management and retention;
• Report to Executive Management on performance and talent management strategic matters;
• Conduct institutional audits on performance and talent management and reporting to management on the outcomes;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Honour’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field;
• Five years’ experience in HR three of which must be as specialist in the area of Performance Management;
• Experience in developing and implementing Performance and Talent Management policies and strategies;

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• A good understanding of the importance of performance and talent management;
• Basic understanding of the higher education environment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Good presentation skills
• Ability to facilitate workshops and conduct one-on-one interviews;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Advanced computer and data analysis skills;
• Good planning and organising skills
• Ability to advise and resolve conflicts around performance management
• Knowledge of project management
• Attention to detail

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field;
• Professional registration with SABPP or IPM;
• Knowledge and experience of the higher education environment;
• Knowledge and experience of working with PeopleSoft;