Employee Manager At Government Pension Administration Agency (GPAA)

MANAGER: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
REF NO: MER/HR/2016/04-1P/D
SALARY : R612 822 to R721 878 per annum (all-inclusive package) CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A relevant 3 years Degree/ National Diploma or equivalent qualification (at least 360 credits) in Human Resource Management/Labour Relations or Employee Relations. Six (6) years experience in Human Resources/ Employee Relations environment of which 3 years supervisory/management experience. Considerable knowledge of the Human Resources and Public Service Legislative framework. Extensive knowledge of Labour Relations Prescripts and legislation. Considerable skill in planning and organizing. Project management skills. Considerable skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems. Skill in using computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries. Effective verbal and written communications skills, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations. Team work: Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment. Analytical thinking. Good customer relations. Facilitation skills. Presentation skills. Emotional intelligence. Leadership skills.

DUTIES : The key output for this position includes but is not limited to: Management of employee relations within GPAA. Oversee the management of labour relations processes within the GPAA. Oversee the management of Employee Health and Wellness programmes and response to HIV/AIDS in line with the GPAA’s strategy. Oversee the management of Change Management processes and programmes. Ensure efficient and effective application and utilization of resources within the Unit. Implement effective talent management including acquisition, retention and development of talent. Implement effective management and implementation of Performance Management of all staff reporting to this post. Manage leave and other Human Resources administration requirements within the unit. Build and maintain an effective team to ensure the processing/administering of all functions. Represent the employer at the Departmental Bargaining Chamber (DBC) and National Labour Relations Forum (NLRF). Review and ensure effective workflow and capacity planning. Encourage, reward and propagate a culture of customer focus, empowerment, counter corruption and service delivery. Ensure the effective utilization of technology and technology infrastructure within the functional unit. Oversee the Office financial performance including accurate financial accounting, monitoring and reporting within the office. Provide input into the budget for the unit and monitor budget and present to Senior Manager for approval and review. Ensure successful business transformation. Compile tactical plans aligned to business requirements to ensure effective strategy execution. Recommend and implement performance improvement initiatives. Revisit, review and streamline all processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency in operations execution. Create a conducive environment for fair labour relations, change management and employee health and wellness. Keep up to date with industry and specifically international Public Sector developments and make recommendations to the Senior Manager for business transformation opportunities. Oversee successful system and process enhancements, updates and amendments within the unit. Monitor and participate in the implementation of efficiency improvements projects. Ensure effective risk and compliance management. Coach and guide staff on compliance to all relevant regulatory, internal and external compliance requirements. Report on all risk and financial indicators including e.g. financial losses, overpayment, etc. according to required format. Keep up to date with compliance and regulatory requirements and liaise with all relevant stake holders within and external to the organization to ensure accurate implementation. 16 Interpret and implement all organizational circulars, policy and other communications that impact on the operation of the business unit.

ENQUIRIES : Ms Thenjiwe Gasa 012- 319-1304

Recruitment NOTE : One position as Manager Employee Relations exists within GPAA. The role will be filled permanently. The purpose of the role is to manage employee relations within GPAA which include Labour Relations, Change Management and Employee Health and Wellness. This position will be filled as a permanent position.

CLOSING DATE : 06 June 2016, 12H00,

No late applications will be considered.
NOTE : Requirement of applications: Must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department (originally signed) or on the internet at http://www.gpaa.gov.za. Must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV with original certified copies of all qualifications (including matriculation), ID document and drivers licence if a prerequisite (copies of certified documents will not be accepted). Certified documents should not be older than 3 months. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of his/her Permanent Residence Permit to his/her application. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applications that don’t meet the above requirements will be deemed as regret. Applications without an indication of the specific reference number/s as stated in this advertisement will be regarded as unsuccessful. If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).