Head of Human Resources

**The duties and responsibilities of the Head of Human Resources will include, but not limited to**:

- Develop and drive a human resources strategy in line with NACOSA’s Collective Actions Strategy: 2023 - 2027 to ensure the overall human resources function supports the organisation.
- Execute the fiduciary responsibilities in accordance with ethical standards, statutory requirements and sound corporate governance practices
- Develop and ensure an on-going actioning of an employee-orientated culture that embodies NACOSA’s values, emphasises inclusivity, diversity, equity, belonging and wellbeing.
- Align the HR department to a standard system model where all HR functional elements (workforce planning, learning & development, performance management, reward & recognition, employee wellness, employment relations and organisational development) meet the national standard.
- Ensure structures are in place to create a work environment that promotes life-long learning, employee development and high performance that results in employee engagement and retention.
- Govern the human resource's function and manage all HR risks to ensure compliance to labour legislation, codes, HR standards and funder requirements.
- Direct the organisations pay strategy structure and system for effectiveness and cost containment whilst enhancing employee satisfaction and retention.
- Implement a systematic and integrated approach to HR analytics and measures to demonstrate the impact of the human resources function and steer it strategically.
- Serve on the strategic management committee and ensure the human resources function is well represented on the employment equity, skills development, wellness and remuneration committee.
- Provide expert professional advice to senior management in all areas of HR, including payroll, learning and development, employment law, HR policy, best practice and workforce development.
- Report to NACOSA’s EXCO, management and governance structures, including to the Social, Ethics and HR Committee of the NACOSA Board.

**Required qualifications, skills and experience**
- A master's degree in human resources, organisational development, industrial psychology or a related field.
- A minimum of 15 years’ experience in human resources of which 10 years should be at strategic or higher policy level.
- Previous NGO experience is essential.
- Change management certification and/or demonstrated prior experience will be advantageous.
- A proven commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion with experience on change management and/or transformation projects.
- Deep understanding and working knowledge of all relevant legislation i.e. BCEA, LRA, B-BBEE, EE and SDA.
- A registered member of the South African Board of People Practices (SABPP) and/or the Institute of Personal Management of South-Africa (IPM) or any other human resources regulatory body will be advantageous
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) in English and any other South African language (a South African African language would be highly advantageous
- Proficiency in MS Office and Outlook, SAGE 300, HRIS.

**Personal Competencies**
- Leadership credibility with a proven ability to lead and develop a professional HR team within a complex and dynamic work environment.
- Organisational capability to understand the organisational context and business needs of NACOSA when planning and delivering on HR practices.
- Skilled in solution creation and implementation to create, plan and implement HR interventions and practices aligned with NACOSA’s needs.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills to ensure successful relationships and relationship-building with various stakeholders across NACOSA.
- Be a citizen for the future to drive innovation, optimise technology and contribute to sustainability of NACOSA.
- Consist over exceptional emotional intelligence and maturity to be capable and committed to self-awareness and self-correction.
- Have a strong sense of cultural awareness and sensitivity to enable cross-culture management practices in NACOSA.

**Applications closing date: 15 November 2024**

**_ PLEASE NOTE:_**

**_ As part of our hiring process, NACOSA will inquire during reference checks for information about job applicants’ reference persons regarding any finding of sexual exploitation, abuse, and/or harassment as well as any other forms of misconduct._