Head: Human Resources

SUMMARY:
About the Organisation

The Water Research Commission (WRC) is a dynamic hub for water and sanitation knowledge, innovation, and intellectual capital, providing leadership and the support research, development and innovation of water and sanitation solutions. It engages stakeholders and partners involving water and sanitation challenges and opportunities, which are crucial to South-Africa's sustainable development and economic growth and is committed to promoting a better quality of life for all. The WRC is a schedule 3A public entity and adherence to required legislation is imperative to the organization's strategy and values. For the WRC to keep pace with the changing environment it requires the leadership of a creative and innovative Head of Human Resources .

Overall 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.

POSITION INFO:
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.

The appointment will be made in line with the WRC’s employment equity plan. The WRC encourages individuals living with disabilities and individuals from designated groups to apply. Applications must be submitted to and CVs should contain at least three (3) contactable references. No hand delivered applications will be accepted. Closing date is the 7 May 2024. If not contacted by 30 June 2024, please consider your application unsuccessful.