General Manager (Human Resources) at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Overview    

• Provides direct support to the Executive: Human Resources
• Provide strategic human resources leadership to executive and senior leadership teams
•  Lead and manage the HR function for the agriculture division
• Provide guidance and input on the development and implementation of people practices within the agriculture division as aligned to the Omnia HR strategy
• Work in partnership with the Omnia Executive, Group HR and Agriculture leadership teams
• Human Resources Strategy and Policies
• Develop an HR strategy aligned to the business plan
• Develop policies, frameworks and practices that support the delivery of the HR strategy
• Be the custodian of the development and implementation of relevant HR policies, procedures and practices to support achievement of the HR strategy

Organizational effectiveness

• Establish an optimal organizational design to support the achievement of the business strategy and strategic objectives
• Continually review and adapt organizational design and structures to enable the achievement of world class practice standards
• Align organisational design to structures and roles which are aligned to levels of accountability
• Facilitate the establishment of an appropriate and aligned business culture which enables the achievement of strategic objectives
• Effectively manage change programmes and interventions
• Implement and maintain performance management principles and practices
• Talent and Succession Management and People Development
• Manage strategic workforce planning to ensure current and future labour needs are met
• Design and implement talent attraction methods to meet labour requirements
• Design and implement customized talent retention and succession practices
• Manage and implement people development initiatives
•  Manage Labour Relations and Management of a sound working environment

Qualifications    

•  Post graduate qualification is advantageous
• Relevant and/or appropriate tertiary qualification

Experience    

• 10 years’ experience in generalist human resources in the agriculture/ FMCG/ industrial manufacturing / mining sector
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a Senior or Executive HR Role
• Experience leading generalist and specialist teams
• Experience operating in multiple geographies would be an advantage

Duties    

• Keeps up with industry trends by reading literature and communicating with peers
• Monitors market trends
• Other duties as required

Job Competencies    
Cognitive Competencies:

• Development and implementation of HR strategy and policies
• Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in interpreting and implementing relevant South African labour legislation (BCEA, EE, LRA, OHSA, WSP, ATR reporting and BBBEE)
• Business and financial acumen
• Diversity Management
• Excellent communication ability, both verbal and written
• Integrity
• Coaching/mentoring
• Conflict management

Intrapersonal Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving
• Ethical Behavior

Interpersonal Compentencies:

• Credibility
• Persuasiveness & Influence
• Relationship Building
• Effective Communications 

General    

• May require travel 
• May require working outside of standard business hours

Closing Date    
2023/05/24