Senior Manager: Human Resources at West Coast District Municipality

Qualifications : 

• A relevant degree or diploma in Human Resource Management or related field on NQF 8 level Code B Drivers license

Experience : 

• 8 years or more relevant experience covering a broad range of human resources functions and at least 5 years of supervisory / managerial experience

Requirements : 

• Supervisory & managerial skills 
• Strategic & discretionary skills 
• Managerial and negotiating Skills 
• Negotiation & advising skills 
• Planning and Organising skills 
• Attention to detail 
• Good interpersonal & communication skills 
• Good report writing & presenting skills 
• Good interpretation skills 
• Be able to work independently 
• Fluent in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape 
• Excellent HR related legislative interpreting skills 
• Computer Literate in (MS Word / Excel / PowerPoint /Outlook / HR Electronic System)

Job Purpose : Performs activities /tasks to plan, lead, direct and manage the Human Resources function at the West Coast District Municipality through the design, development and alignment of policies, procedures, systems and controls guiding human resource interventions, applications and outcomes and providing strategic advice on the mission initiatives with respect to human resources development aimed at supporting the accomplishment of the Municipality’s key performance areas and service delivery objectives.

This Competencies level for this position is a level 4 as stipulated in Annexure A of the Municipal Staff Regulations Government Notice R890 as promulgated in Government Gazette 45181 dated 20 September 2021 and comprises of the following Competencies.

Core Professional Competencies

• Organisational Awareness
• Consulting
• Planning and Organising
• Monitoring and Controlling
• Negotiation
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication

Functional Competencies

• Change Management
• HR Technology / Information Management
• HR Service Delivery
• Strategic HR Management
• Talent Management
• Workforce Planning
• Learning and Development
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Compensation and Benefits Management
• Performance Management
• Employee Wellness
• Industrial and Labour Relations

Public Service Orientation Competencies

• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Service Delivery Orientation

Personal Competencies

• Action and outcome orientation
• Conflict Management
• Resilience
• Learning Orientation
• Accountability and Ethical Conduct
• Problem Solving and Analysis

Management / Leadership Competencies

• Direction Setting
• Impact and Influence
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Team Orientation