Assistant Director: Recruitment, Selection and Service Benefits and Conditions at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

SALARY: R468 459 per annum

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree/National Diploma (NQF6) in Human Resources Management/Development or relevant qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of three (3) in the field of Human Resources Management.
• Proven experience in Human Resource Management, with specific focus on Human Resource Recruitment, Selection and Service Conditions and Benefits. Experience in retention strategies and knowledge of processes and practices.
• Knowledge of the Public Service Act, 1994 (Act 103 of 1994), Public Service Regulations, the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998), the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act 75 of 1997) as well as administrative procedures and broader public service human resource regulatory frameworks. Supervisory experience.
• Skills: Good communication (verbal and written), organising, planning, research, analytical, coordination, presentation and stakeholder liaison, project management and people management.
• Ability to interpret and implement policies. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. Ability to take initiatives and provide creative solutions. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work with difficult persons and resolve conflict.

DUTIES:

• Provide leadership and supervision to a team of Recruitment Officers Oversee the provision of professional and effective Recruitment and Service Conditions and Benefits function to Line Managers. Ensure and provide support in terms of service conditions and benefits such as leave, PILIR allowances, pensions, resettlement, medical assistance, overtime, financial disclosures for SMS.
• Facilitate policy development and implementation on staff recruitment and retention matters.
• Facilitate the implementation of the Department’s retention strategy. Coordinate, supervise and facilitate effective recruitment, shortlisting and interviewing of competent human resources. Monitor effective Personnel Suitability
• Checks and ensure placement of employees on PERSAL. Provide advice on all Recruitment, Selection and Service Benefits and Conditions related matters.