Director: Organisational Development (P5) (Human Resources Division)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Develop an organisational design, development and change management philosophy and process for UJ, especially considering other key stakeholder input.
- Facilitate strategic interventions in identified areas which must be aligned to the UJ ‘s strategic objectives Follow ‘fit for purpose’ practices to ensure that processes are being aligned to strategic objectives.
- Ensure the implementation of organisational design, development and change initiatives and processes.
- Review the overarching talent management strategy and ensure the implementation of related strategies and initiatives.
- Develop key policies and practices, aligned with the human capital strategy to reposition UJ as an employer of choice.
- Implement and monitor revised Performance Management Policy and online system.
- Facilitate and support upskilling of staff, management, and professional development through the development of career paths, development of core competencies and revision of job profiles at all levels.
- Provide an employee value proposition through OD activities.
- Support the annual strategic workforce planning process in consultation with key stakeholders.
- Develop a Training Management Policy and implement an integrated training and development programmes and services for staff and management.
- Work closely with HR Business Partners to ensure effective implementation of OD and related talent initiatives.
- Working in conjunction with the HR Budget Controller and HR Business Partners in support of the annual staff budget and modelling process.
- Ensure the implementation of an Attraction and Resourcing strategy, aligned to the Resourcing Policy.
- Develop best practice recruitment and selection strategies to ensure an effective implementation of a recruitment strategy aligned to the UJ strategic plan.
- Ensure the effective management of the allocated HR budget Management of Organisational Development Team.
- Ensure good governance and effective management reporting.
- Provide Leadership to the OD team in collaboration with other HR Functions.
Minimum requirements
- Postgraduate qualification and/or advanced technical or professional certification (NQF 8), or
- Industry Specific Qualification (NQF 8) with 5 to 8 years’ relevant experience.
- Knowledge of organisational design principles and techniques.
- Knowledge of organisational development.
- Knowledge of training and development. Knowledge of new trends in Human Resources.
- Knowledge of management of data.
- Proven experience in Project Management.
- Knowledge and experience of all Human Resources disciplines.
- Advanced communication. Analytical thinking.
- Problem solving. Planning.
- Transformative abilities. Conflict handling.
- Conceptualization Leadership and lead by example.
- Proven ability to function at senior management level.
- Proven ability and track record to work with Executive stakeholders.
- At least 5 years’ experience Higher Education is highly recommended.
- Experience and knowledge of other process areas (other than Human Resources) is recommended
- Membership of HR professional body.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
