Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan. No applications will be accepted after the closing date: 27 May 2022 - 10 June 2022.
Senior Director: People and Institutional Capability
DVC People and Operations
Department: Human Resources
Post code: 2453
Five-year fixed-term contract
Summerstrand North Campus
Nelson Mandela University has an exciting Senior Director opportunity available within its People and Operations branch. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to take the lead in empowering people , supporting and advising the academy, professional and support staff portfolios on people management and institutional capability to deliver services effectively and efficiently to enable student access and success, and enhancement of the academic project.
The People and Operations branch, a critical section of a University proudly in service of society, has undergone an organisational redesign aimed at providing value-adding quality services within the shortest possible time, in response to prevailing challenges and the changing needs of the University, the higher education sector and country. The redesign underpins a strategy of harnessing resources and the power of technology, developing and empowering people without which their growth and performance, the growth and performance of the University is not possible, and contributing to successfully graduating students who will go on to change the world.
This calls for agile, people-centric and an innovative leader to guide staff, the organisational unit and branch to enable Mandela University to attain its operation and strategic objectives, mission and vision.
Core purpose of job: Nelson Mandela University is committed to changing the world through life-changing, student-centric learning and teaching opportunities, innovative research, and transformative engagement that contribute to a better world. These core missions will be supported and enabled through a values-driven, inclusive institutional culture that liberates the full potential of students, employees and communities as we seek to embody the legacy and ethos of our iconic namesake, Nelson Mandela.
Reporting to the Executive Director: Human Resources, the Senior Director: People and Institutional Capability is primarily responsible for aligning all HR functions with the Human Resources Strategy and work to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of HR services. The incumbent is also responsible for institutional Organisational Development, HR Measurement, Talent Management and HR Risk Management.
Key performance areas:
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Ensure alignment of the People and Institutional Capability organisational unit areas University Vision 2030 and overall HR strategy
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Develop relevant strategies, policies, practice as part of the total HR infrastructure in support of the University people and talent management goals and monitoring and evaluation thereof
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Provide strategic input and guidance in respect of integrated people and talent management
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Develop targeted Organisational Development interventions for continuous improvement of individuals and organisational performance
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Lead resources stewardship in the organisational unit.
Core competencies:
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Excellent knowledge of all technical aspects of HR across the full HR value chain and current trends in Human Resources Management
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Proven leadership and management skills suitable to a transforming environment
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Change leadership
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Inspirational
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Innovative
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Well-developed communication skills
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Strategic and lateral thinking
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Complex problem-solving skills
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Proven ability to manage functional teams, and to work as part of a senior management team
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Ability to function at policy and senior levels of management
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Excellent people management skills
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Project management skills
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Crisis management.
Requirements:
In order to be considered for appointment to this post, candidates must have:
