CHIEF DIRECTOR: HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Department: Department of Social Development Location: HSRC Building, Pretoria Salary: R1 554 696 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement and to sign an employment contract. Requirements: A qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Public Management, Public Administration or Business Administration Plus five (5) years’ experience in senior management level. Knowledge and understanding of the relevant Public Service Act and Regulation. Knowledge and understanding of SETA’s, SAQA, processes and curriculum development. Knowledge and understanding of performance management frameworks and best practice. Knowledge and understanding of Employment Equity Act and Labour Relations Act. Knowledge and understanding of Treasury Regulation and PFMA. Knowledge and understanding of dispute resolution, collective bargaining and CCMA process. Knowledge and understanding of EHWP. Knowledge and understanding of White Paper on Social Welfare. Knowledge of relevant policies and strategies pertaining to SSP. Understanding of National Gender Policy and Framework. Competencies needed: Strategic capability and leadership skills. Policy analysis and development skills. Budget planning and monitoring skills. Service delivery innovation skills. Programme and project management skills. Financial management skills. Information and knowledge management skills. Communication (verbal and written) skills. Problem solving and change management skills. People Management and empowerment skills. Client orientation and customer focus skills. Stakeholder management skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Risk management skills. Conflict management skills. Monitoring and evaluation skills. Quality Management skills. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Innovation and creativity. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Emotional intelligence. Independent thinker. Cost consciousness. Honesty and integrity. Assertiveness. Duties: Manage and facilitate the provision of human resource management services. Manage and coordinate the provision of employee relations and wellness services. Manage and facilitate the provision of training, development and performance management services. Manage and facilitate the development, review and monitor implementation of policies, regulations, guidelines, frameworks, norms and standards in relation to Social Service Professionals. Manage the implementation and mainstreaming of gender and disability throughout the organisation. Oversee, manage, and report on the budget, human resources, and performance of the chief directorate in line with the set regulations and prescripts. Enqui

• ✓A qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Public Management, Public Administration or Business Administration Plus five (5) years’ experience in senior management level
• ✓Knowledge and understanding of the relevant Public Service Act and Regulation
• ✓Knowledge and understanding of SETA’s, SAQA, processes and curriculum development
• ✓Knowledge and understanding of performance management frameworks and best practice
• ✓Knowledge and understanding of Employment Equity Act and Labour Relations Act
• ✓Knowledge and understanding of Treasury Regulation and PFMA
• ✓Knowledge and understanding of dispute resolution, collective bargaining and CCMA process
• ✓Knowledge and understanding of EHWP
• ✓Knowledge and understanding of White Paper on Social Welfare
• ✓Knowledge of relevant policies and strategies pertaining to SSP

• •Manage and facilitate the provision of human resource management services
• •Manage and coordinate the provision of employee relations and wellness services
• •Manage and facilitate the provision of training, development and performance management services
• •Manage and facilitate the development, review and monitor implementation of policies, regulations, guidelines, frameworks, norms and standards in relation to Social Service Professionals
• •Manage the implementation and mainstreaming of gender and disability throughout the organisation
• •Oversee, manage, and report on the budget, human resources, and performance of the chief directorate in line with the set regulations and prescripts

Social Development is responsible for social welfare policy and services - social grants administration (via SASSA), child protection, support for people with disabilities, substance abuse services, and community development programmes.