Job Description

Duties/Pligte
As a senior member of the SU HR Directorate, the incumbent will lead the design, implementation, and review of ODE strategies, policies, and programmes across key areas:Talent Attraction, Retention, and Organisational Design: Developing and implementing strategies to attract and retain top talent, build a strong employer brand, and optimise recruitment and onboarding processes. Talent Management: Designing and executing talent management programmes, including succession planning, performance management, and leadership development, to foster a culture of continuous learning and excellence. Talent Inclusion and Engagement: Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within SU, ensuring that employee engagement and well-being are at the forefront of organisational priorities. Stakeholder Relations Management: Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, integrating ODE best practices into client planning and operations. Staff Leadership and Service Management: Providing strategic leadership and management within the HR Division, ensuring the effective functioning and continuous improvement of the ODE section. Collaborating closely with key stakeholders across the University to optimise service delivery, including the standardisation of the job title and qualifications frameworks. Driving improvements in client service by designing and embedding an appropriate operating model and service delivery channels. Ensuring the optimisation and fit for purpose learning and development services to the institution.


Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

Qualifications:

At least an honours degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Management, or a related field.

Experience:

Expertise in developing and implementing ODE strategies, policies, and programmes. A proven track record in implementing best practice learning and development systems and programmes, with a specific focus on leadership development, coaching, and key interventions aligned to BBBEE compliance such as learnership implementation. Demonstrated experience in designing and establishing resourcing units to deliver a seamless, one-stop service to clients, including effective position management. Strong track record in implementing organisational design initiatives, operating models, and design principles. Expertise in guiding organisations through transitions and managing resistance. Experience and involvement in complex institutional projects. A sound track record of building partnerships and fostering collaborative relationships.

Knowledge:

Organisational Development (OD) Principles: Expertise in OD theories, change management, and organisational design. Talent Management: Knowledge of succession planning, performance management, and leadership development. Employee Relations and Engagement: Understanding strategies to enhance employee satisfaction, engagement, and well-being. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Proficiency in embedding DEI principles into HR policies and practices. Labour Legislation and Compliance: Familiarity with relevant labour laws and ensuring compliance in HR strategies. HR Analytics: Skills in using data and metrics to inform decision-making and to measure HR strategy effectiveness.


Recommendation/Aanbeveling
* Familiarity with the higher education environment, including academic, research, and professional functions, will be advantageous.