Manager (Performance Management) - eThekwini at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    

• To research, plan, develop and implement Human Capital projects and policies to facilitate specific training and development of relevant competencies and management of the implementation of the Individual Performance Management System.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Identifies with the broader strategy of the Unit and defines/ addresses critical requirements to facilitate implementation of Individual Performance Management.
• Researching and making determinations on systems and procedures with a goal of formulating and establishing tools and guidelines to facilitate the measurement of individual and service provider performance and/ or the identification of gaps or deviations.
• Keeping abreast of legislative changes relating to Individual Performance Management processes, strategies in order to provide input into the alignment of performance management policies and performance contract/agreements
• Preparing business cases and concept proposals for introducing projects that will meet a specific human resources or organisational need and add value to the Municipality.
• Applying research methods to determine specific requirements and dimensions of performance management for assessing and measuring effectiveness of employees.
• Monitoring and advising on implementation and assessing compliance with standards and procedures to support synergy between application, understanding and commitment to achieving results.
• Provide guidelines and information on employee performance management systems.
• Developing and implementing focused training interventions to capacitate individuals on the interpretation and alignment of performance scorecards.
• Analyse and evaluate the individuals performance against specific objectives and deliverables encapsulated in the Integrated Development plan and Service Delivery Budget Implementation
• Plan and other related plans forecasting the Unit or Department priorities.
• Identify with opportunities to improve the reliability and validity of the Performance Management Systems by conducting research through relevant benchmark mechanism.
• Consolidating, preparing and publishing performance reports in accordance with timelines detailing the required information relating to the status of performance and submitting to Internal Audit.

Essential Requirements    

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

Preferred Requirements    

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management (NQF level 7).
• 6 Years relevant experience