Head: Human Resources

The Water Research Commission (WRC) operates in terms of the Water Research Act (Act 34 of 1971) and its mandate is to support water research and development as well as the building of a sustainable water research capacity in South Africa. It serves as the country's water-centered knowledge 'hub' that leads the creation, dissemination and application of water-centered knowledge, focusing on water resource management, water-linked ecosystems, water use and waste management and water utilization in agriculture. Being an innovative organization, the WRC is continuously providing novel ways of packaging and transferring knowledge into technology-based products for the water sector and the community at large, both locally and globallyOverall Purpose of the Job The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to the Human Resources, Organizational Culture, Employee Relations and Wellness portfolios and ensuring that these functions are strategically integrated and aligned within the needs of the institution. The Head: Human Resources will form part of the Corporate Services Branch and will report to the Executive: Corporate Services. Qualifications and Experience required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology or relate field. Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology or related field will be advantageous 8 years' experience as an HR Generalist is essential, at least 5 of which should be at management level. 3 years Organisational Development experience is required which includes managing change and culture initiatives, providing psychometric assessment feedback on different occupational levels. Registration as an Industrial Psychologist with the HPCSA and Accreditation with various Psychometric Assessment tools as well as knowledge of Sage 300 system will be added advantage. Understanding of Employee Engagement tools/surveys, applicable Legislation and HR models. Knowledge of talent management and performance management framework design and implementation as well as Remuneration and Rewards framework development and implementation. Excellent Change Management Facilitating Skills. Key Performance Areas: Deliver professional and strategically aligned advisory and operational support to the WRC. Build contemporary business practices, systems and infrastructure. Foster a culture of accountability and performance that supports the development of capability and capacity to achieve strategic objectives. Develop, implement, and monitor the HR strategy, operational plans, budget. Ensure that the HR environment is governed by robust policies and procedures and sound HR practices, as well as develop and ensure effective implementation of Recruitment and Selection, Talent Management, Leadership Development and Performance Management Policies. Manage effective Stakeholder engagement and risk associated with Human Resources. Manage and facilitate the employee health and wellness programmes and ensure fair and transparent employee relations practices.