Position Title:
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Human Resource Director (People and Culture Director)
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Application Deadline Date:
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06 Jun 2015
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Position Location:
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Johannesburg
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Position Start Date
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07 Jul 2015
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Region:
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Africa\Southern Africa
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Position End Date:
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06 Jul 2018
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Requisition Category:
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International
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Recruitment Priority:
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Need Immediately
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Country Name:
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South Africa
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Program/Office Name:
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National Office
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City/Province:
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Johannesburg
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Employee Type:
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Contract
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Job Grade Level:
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18
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Recruitment Status:
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Actively Recruiting
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Is this a family post?
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Non-family - Staff only
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Requisition Num:
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2015AFSMNAE-9V7FWP
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*Please note that South African law requires that suitably qualified South African Nationals are given preference for employment. Non-South African residents who are more suitably qualified than local candidates applying for the same position, will be required to obtain a work visa.*
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To provide leadership and coordination in the design and implementation of WVSA People & Culture (P&C)/Human Resource strategies, systems, policies and procedures which support the accomplishment of World Vision South Africa (WVSA) program goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Observe
mission and core values of World Vision and demonstrate a quality of
spiritual life that is an example to others.
- To
provide leadership and coordination in the design and implementation of
WVSA P & C strategies, systems, policies and procedures which support
the accomplishment of WVSA program goals.
- To
act as a strategic partner and enabler of the National Office in P&C
matters.
- To
ensure that P & C systems, infrastructure and service delivery model support
the strategic directions of WVSA.
- Develop,
implement and manage a strategic resourcing plan that addresses the
specific recruitment requirements of WVSA. The plan will include, inter
alia, the identification and active pursuit of high caliber food aid
talent, both external and internal, attracting them to, developing and
retaining them in the organization
- Act
as advisor to the National Director on issues impacting WVSA, with an
understanding and particular focus on how P & C issues impact the
national Office, Area Development Program (ADP)’s, its individual units
and strategic directions.
- In
consultation with the WVSA Senior Leadership Team (SLT), identify and
execute P & C performance drivers, which can be managed and measured
as part of the WVSA management process.
- Provide
leadership and implementation oversight to the WVSA change management
process, working with the National Director, (SLT) and Regional P&C
Director (Southern Africa)
- Establish
a succession planning and executive development process, whereby key,
high value (i.e.: difficult to replace) positions are identified and
succession and development plans are instituted.
- Develop
P & C capacity in by ensuring the institution of sound human
resources policies, procedures and practices, including salary
administration, employee benefits, recruitment, orientation, employee
relations, staff development, team building and occupational stress
management,
- Build
strong ties and lasting working relationships with other key P & C
stakeholders throughout P & C Partnership, including the P & C
Director, Global Rapid Response Team (GRRT) P & C and Partnership
Office (PO) P & C. In Category III Emergency Responses, work closely
with the GRRT.
- Serve
on the WVSA P&C Committee, by preparing all documents which require
the attention of the committee for submission to the board and also
represent P&C in the board meetings reporting to the Chairperson of
the P&C Committee.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Required:
- Minimum
Qualification required: Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, Psychology
Degree or related field.
- Experience:
7-10 years in related field.
- Preferred:
Masters in Human Resources, Psychology, Labour Law or related field. More
than 3 years in leadership role.
- Technical
Skills & Abilities: Computer skills.
- Good
understanding and Knowledge of Labour Relations.
- Good
planning and organizational skills.
- Tact
and diplomacy in dealing with staff related issues.
- Ability
to maintain effective working relationships with at all levels.
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