Grading And Remuneration Advisor - eThekwini at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    
GRADING AND REMUNERATION ADVISOR

• To undertake research and implementation of policies pertaining to the Job Evaluation and Remuneration functionality for the eThekwini municipality through the guidance and alignment of procedures and controls, applications, outcomes and providing guidance on functional policy and specialist advice aimed at supporting human capital development and the accomplishment of the department key performance areas.

SENIOR GRADING AND REMUNERATION ADVISOR

• Plans, researches and implements policies pertaining to the Job Evaluation and Remuneration functionality for the eThekwini Municipality through the developments, maintenance and alignment of procedures and controls, applications and outcomes and, providing advice and guidance aimed at supporting Human Capital development and the accomplishment of the department key performance areas.

PRINCIPAL GRADING AND REMUNERATION ADVISOR

• Develops policies pertaining to the Job Evaluation and Remuneration functionality for the eThekwini Municipality through the development, maintenance and alignment of procedures and controls, application and outcomes and, providing critical advice and guidance aimed at supporting Human Capital development and the accomplishment of the departments key performance areas.

Key Responsibility Areas    
GRADING AND REMUNERATION ADVISOR

• Participating in the control of the Job Evaluation and Remuneration function for the municipality.
• Provides specialist remuneration advice to line management and human capital department in respect of the interpretation and application of policies, marketing trends, job evaluation, skills scarcity and legislative imperative, professional and job recruitment.
• Participate in projects from inception to completion for Job Evaluation and Remuneration initiative (eg Job evaluation in respect of organisation/ institutional review, roll out of job description writing for the KZN province for SALGA, review and development of KPA database, Job evaluation arising out of institutional review). Taking into account key implications for finance, HR in its entirety and the key requirements for each unit in cluster.
• Representing the municipality at contentious grievances and arbitrations hearing on remuneration and job evaluation related matters including but not limited to placement, non-appointments, reporting relationships.
• Providing an expert compensation management advisory service and input into the developments of communication strategy aimed at ensuring that management, staff and labour are aware of the compensation strategies and the implementation.
• Maintain a data bank in respect of the key performance areas and alignment of job specifications and NQF levels to facilitate uniform and cost effective advertising of jobs.
• Provide Job Description training services to the eThekwini Municipality and other municipalities.
• In Conjunction with the Senior Manager (Compensation and Job Evaluation) provide administration overnight to the branch in respect of resource, staff and finance.

SENIOR GRADING AND REMUNERATION ADVISOR

• In conjunction with the Senior Manager (Compensation and Job Evaluation) participate in the planning for the Job Evaluation Functionality.
• Provides specialists remuneration advice to line management and human capital department in terms of current policies and market trends.
• Manages projects for moderate complex Job Evaluation and Remuneration.
• Represents the municipality at moderately complex grievances and arbitration hearings on compensation related matters.
• Implements Compensation related communication strategies aimed at creating awareness and or seeking acknowledgement.
• Participate as contributing member of programmes and project teams and delivery of specific teams’ outputs.
• Attend to specific administrative activities.
• Ensuring that administrative procedures are created and correctly applied.
• Provide advice and guidance on attraction and remuneration strategies.

PRINCIPAL GRADING AND REMUNERATION ADVISOR

• Drafts implementation plans for the Job Evaluation Functionality.
• Provides high level specialist remuneration advice to executive management and human capital department in terms of the current policies and market trends.
• Provide overarching project management for complex Job Evaluations and Remuneration initiatives in clusters of the municipality and other municipalities within the KZN region.
• Represents the municipality at high complex grievances and arbitration hearing on compensation related matters.
• Implements Compensation related communication strategies aimed at creating awareness and or seeking acknowledgement.
• Participate as contributing member of programme and project teams and delivery of specific team output.
• Proactively identifies attraction and remuneration gaps and makes recommendations for adoption.
• Establishing training needs and arranging for necessary training to be undertaken.
• Analyse market survey trends and guide the implementation process of remuneration related matters.
• Liaising and assisting Clusters/Units in compiling complex job descriptions including auditing of job descriptions.

Essential Requirements    
GRADING AND REMUNERATION ADVISOR

• Diploma in Human Resources Management (NQF level 6) or equivalent.
• Certified as a Job Evaluator.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 4 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

SENIOR GRADING AND REMUNERATION ADVISOR

• Diploma in Human Resources Management (NQF level 6) or equivalent.
• Certified as a Job Evaluator.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 5 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

PRINCIPAL GRADING AND REMUNERATION ADVISOR

• Diploma in Human Resources Management (NQF level 6) or equivalent.
• Certified as a Job Evaluator
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 6 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements    
GRADING AND REMUNERATION ADVISOR

• Degree in Human Resources Management (NQF level 7).
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 6 Years relevant experience.

SENIOR GRADING AND REMUNERATION ADVISOR

• Degree in Human Resources Management (NQF level 7).
• Project Management Certificate.
• 6 Years relevant experience.

PRINCIPAL GRADING AND REMUNERATION ADVISOR

• Degree in Human Resources Management (NQF level 7).
• Project Management Certificate.
• 7 Years relevant experience.