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Human Capital Officer

Closing on: Apr 18, 2025

Job Title:                 Human Capital Officer

Department:            Corporate Services

Division/Unit:          Human Capital

Reporting to:           Human Capital Manager

Salary:                     R520 724.00 – R650 905.00 (TCTC) per annum.

Paterson Level:        C4

Advert date:            04 April 2025

Job purpose

The role will partner with the business to deliver Human Capital Services in line with the Human Capital Strategy. The incumbent implements, communicates and offers advice on standard HR systems, processes, and policies. Management of working conditions and office hygiene and within the organisation.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 Years of Human Capital experience within the public sector.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of LRA, BCEA, EE and Skills Development Legislation.

Key Performance Areas:

1. Monitor compliance to HR standards, policies and procedure.

• Support the HC Manager with the implementation of all HC policies, processes and standard operating procedures. Track and ensure all policies are reviewed yearly or as and when required as per policy standards.

2. Effective management of the end to end recruitment and on boarding processes to Business.

• Liaise with Line Management to attract talent into Brand South Africa.
• Manage the relationships with recruitment agencies.
• Work with HC Manager to align the recruitment activities with the organisational workforce planning process.
• Work with the HC Manager to provide recruitment support to the business.
• Facilitate the development and updating of Job Profiles for all positions in consultation with line managers and sign off.
• Scheduling of the job grading or job evaluation meetings.
• (Draft Staff Requisitions, Adverts and get approval).
• Facilitate the advertising, interviewing and selection process in line with the relevant policies, procedures and within the contracted SLA’s.
• Assess the performance of the appointed recruitment agencies against the agreed SLA’s.
• Draft Acting and Secondment memos and appointment letters.
• Facilitate the Ref checks i.e., ICT, Criminal checks, Qualifications, ID etc.
• Draft Appointment/Offer Letters.
• Implement the On- boarding process for all new employees i.e., Induction.

3. Provide Human Capital Services to the business by coordinating Performance Management.

• Coordinate performance management contracting, assessment, and in-house training workshops.

4. Training and Development

• Co-ordinate training and development initiatives for Brand South Africa including Bursary, and Discretionary grant programmes e.g., Internship.
• Update the Training and Development tracking report.
• Facilitate with the preparation and submission of WSP & ATR to MICT SETA.

5. Undertake HC work programs and projects

• To undertake specific HC work programs, projects and research as determined by the Human Capital Manager e.g. Wellness days of significant etc.

6. Identify trends, risk and recommend solutions for actioning, by analysing management information system (MIS) reports

• Be able to analyse data and provide information and recommendation to HC Manager on trends and risks from reports.
• Through monthly leave reports (drawing out and submission of reports on SAGE PEOPLE 300).
• Conduct leave audit in order to identify anomalies. Address all staff leave queries and offer advice as per leave policy.
• Staff movement report.
• Training and Development reports.
• Research best practices and development of processes and templates that will ensure efficiency and effectiveness within Human Capital.

7. Provide Administrative support to Human Capital unit.

• Ensure completion and update of personnel files, forms and checklist, i.e. opening files for new employees and filing of documents.
• Manage the administration of staff exit (ensure the resignations letters are signed and management responses to those resignations and communicate to all staff)
• Manage the completion of exit checklists and exit interview forms Schedule the exit interview sessions.
• Ensure that all financial compliance issues (Leave management, payroll submissions, incoming and outgoing staff) are completed according to the monthly/ as required checklist, i.e., Medical aids are cancelled from company billing, completion and submission of Sanlam withdrawal/ update on beneficiary forms (signature from DCS, submit to Finance for further processing).
• Ensure the correct and accurate data is submitted to Finance (e.g., appointment letters, acting letters, leave pay-outs, Sanlam withdrawal forms, changes of personal details such as banks letters, ID copies for change of surnames etc. Monthly payroll submission checklist to be approved by HC Manager.
• Act on behalf of BSA staff and liaise with medical aid company Brokers on any changes either upgrade or downgrade and manage the administration of all the documents (ensure all completed forms are signed off by relevant official).
• To be proactive in dealing with team issues from an HC perspective (i.e., hygiene issues and working conditions).

8. Facilitate the reporting and Administration of IOD (Injury on Duty) cases

• Assist employees with the completion of IOD forms
• Report the incidents to the HC Manager/ Director CS/OHS Committee and DOL (Compensation), through capturing the incidents on the DOL system.

9. Provide Administrative support to Director Corporate Services on OHS and Employment Equity

• Scheduling of meetings.
• Administration of Corporate Services (CS) Document or files.
• Arrange EE, OHS and CS meetings as directed by management.
• Minute taking and circulation.
• Prepare attendance register for EE and OHS.
• File all EE and OHS documents.
• Distribute safety information as and when required.

10. Staff Management and Development

• Delegate work assignments and tasks to appropriate individuals, providing sufficient direction so desired business outcomes can be achieved.
• Provide direct reports with leadership, direction, and coaching to achieve work objectives and improve performance and skills.
• Performance management – ensure that team members achieve their Performance Objectives as per individual agreements.
• Staff development, motivation and training.
• An employee would be required to perform any other reasonable task given by the line manager.

Required Skills, Competencies and Attributes:

• Knowledge of HC Systems.
• Knowledge of Human Resource Practices.
• Knowledge of Human Resource Management Information Systems.
• Knowledge of Recruitment & Selection, Induction, Training and Development processes.
• Knowledge of Internship programme.
• Knowledge of on-boarding process.
• Knowledge of Payroll input documents and benefits management.
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• HC Database Management
• HC software
• Attention to detail/accuracy
• Judgement/discernment
• Honesty and Integrity
• Professionalism
• Managing workplace climate
• Follow through
• Planning & Organising
• Discretion
• Teamwork
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Service Oriented
• Diversity awareness
• Organisational Awareness
• Analytical ability
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment to meet deadlines
• Ability to manage a team
• Advance business and report writing

Brand South Africa is committed to ensuring and maintaining workplace diversity and the attainment of employment equity, having due regard to qualifications and appropriate experience. Brand South Africa encourages applications from Indian Females, Colored Males and Females, White Males and Females as well as people with disabilities  .

Please note that certified copies of qualifications will be requested from the shortlisted candidates ONLY.

The processing of your personal information by Brand South Africa will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Brand South Africa reserves the right not to make an appointment.

To apply for this position, submit a comprehensive CV to: application@makhadoconsulting.co.za

Please quote the position title on the subject line.

The closing date for applications is 18 April 2025

For enquiries please contact: Mr Nkanyiso Macumela – 011 483 0122

*Should you not hear from us within three months from the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful

Strategic Relationship Manager: Civil Society

Closing on: Apr 18, 2025

Job Title:                     Strategic Relationship Manager: Civil Society 

Department:                Marketing and Communications

Reporting to:               General Manager: Stakeholder Relations

Salary:                          R944 000,00 – R1 180 001,00 TCTC

Paterson Level:             D3

Advert Date                   04 April 2025

Job Purpose:

To manage and influence relationships with key stakeholders as prioritised in the strategic plan, to promote Brand South Africa’s marketing and communications objectives in partnership with these stakeholders, to external audiences.

• Responsible for managing key Civil Society stakeholders, developing and maintaining long-term strategic relationships with stakeholders and identify partnership opportunities.
• To play a key relationship manager role in defining and delivering projects through obtaining briefs, needs and expectations of stakeholders, and ensuring effective management in the roll-out plans.
• Effective leveraging of stakeholder resources.
• The strategic relationship manager is the main custodian of the relationship with Civil Society stakeholders to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of the collaborations.

Minimum qualifications requirements & experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent, in Political Science /Economics /Sales and Marketing /Business Management.
• Postgraduate degree in Political Science / Economics /Marketing /Business Management/ Communication (Added advantage).
• 5+ years combined experience in stakeholder relations account management, marketing, communications and public relations, at a senior level.
• A track record in successful brokering / negotiating collaborations and joint ventures in a highly political / pressured environment.

Key Performance Areas:

1. Contribute to the development of the overall stakeholder management strategy.

• Establish the correct networks and channels and provide input on portfolio priorities, plans and budgets.
• Feed market insights into the overall knowledge management system.

2. Contribute to the development of programme specific projects and initiatives.

• With reference to the Brand South Africa business plan and signed MoU’s with priority stakeholders, unpack, research, workshop and help develop implementation plans to activate the delivery of a project / initiative / campaign in line with the integrated marketing and communications programme and stakeholder expectations.
• This would also involve ongoing press briefings, speech writing, setting the scene.
• Establish relationships with the right decision-makers and influencers and canvass all input from geographic and stakeholder plans and target group information.

3. Sell the projects / initiatives and campaign plans for buy-in and approval (sign-off) with the

     stakeholder priority base.

• Sell the project / campaign / initiative to the relevant stakeholder bases and decision-makers / beneficiaries to ensure buy-in in terms of the content, tone, roll-out mechanism(s), budget, audience target(s), collaborative ownership, timelines and output.
• Provide feedback on stakeholder inputs, research, scanning of the environment, and other relevant information (budgets, changing priorities) back to Marketing and Communications for refinement and amendment in the activation plans to ensure sign-off.

4. Facilitate and manage the stakeholder relationships in the delivery of the projects /campaigns and initiative plans.

• Facilitate, drive, and maintain the established relationships with key stakeholders on the signed-off projects / initiatives to ensure that delivery happens on schedule and that expectations, perceptions, feedback are managed actively and successfully.
• This also involves, on occasion, actual organising and delivery of meetings, events and functions.

5. Compliance, monitoring, and reporting.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the stakeholder-implemented initiatives (including risks) and reflect this in the quarterly reporting in accordance with the contracted performance measurement and business plan scorecard of the organisation.
• To scan the wider public policy environment to identify and exploit opportunities for future work where supportive of the strategic aims of the Brand South Africa and to develop leads to establish relationships with public policy makers and influencers and identify opportunities for joint future work where appropriate. (E.g. new international relations strategy, diplomacy rules for sectors and geographic regions).
• Ensure adherence to the project corporate identity, copy right, correct representation, referencing, necessary Brand South Africa support to effect the objectives of the stakeholder roll-out plans.
• This function also entails brand monitoring to ensure brand alignment.
• Monitor resource spend and financial expenditure in accordance with the approved project plans.

Required Technical Skills, Functional Knowledge and Attributes:

• Comprehensive understanding of the political, economic and legislative environment (domestic and international).
• Thorough knowledge of the workings of the business and the macro-economic environment (domestic and international).
• Knowledge of the Civil Society sector and its environment (domestic and international).
• Working knowledge of systems and processes and how they contribute to organisational performance.
• Advanced knowledge of how to determine value from a customer perspective.
• Excellent business acumen, i.e. strategic ability to position and sell Brand South Africa’s mandate and initiatives in response to emerging political, business and environmental trends.
• Advanced consultative selling skills, i.e. provide solutions through sound advice and value from a stakeholder perspective.
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills, i.e. the ability to use the right presentation techniques and emphasise the right content to influence and persuade.
• Understand the media environment, i.e. Ability to deal with media in a professional manner during media tours at strategic stakeholder engagements.
• Above average interpersonal and communication skills to engage credibly with people at different levels and with different needs (public relations).
• Marketing skills, i.e. the ability to identify and capture a target market or audience’s needs and sell a message branded with the identified need.
• Programme management skills, e. stakeholder engagement, structuring programmes and multiple projects, managing governance and funding processes in projects, and project resource management.
• Project and budget management skills, e. identifying constituent projects and developing their business cases, developing and implementing an agreed governance model for the project, implementing and managing project finances and resources, and monitoring and controlling project executions.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholder projects effectively.
• Competent in stakeholder management and lateral leadership, i.e. ability to get things done through coordinating different role players in working together without formally being in charge of them.
• Excellent proposal and account / portfolio planning ability.
• Excellent negotiation and ‘deal-making’ skills.
• Advanced MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Self-management, i.e. well-developed skills to structure own work, work alone and take initiative to get what is needed resourcefully and within proper governance rules and structures.
• Personnel management – management of indirect reports and project teams, coaching and development.
• Results oriented (output driven).
• Thorough and excellent follow-through ability.

• Willingness to work extended hours and travel substantively (within and across borders).
• Perform well under pressure.
• Above average level of perceptiveness and discernment, i.e. know how to read situations correctly and respond accordingly to instill confidence and direction.
• Networking ability, i.e. building and maintaining relationships for business and collaborative opportunities.
• Service oriented, i.e. desire to serve and customer oriented.
• Persuasive, i.e. ability to convince others from different functions and levels of an idea or concept to obtain support.

Brand South Africa is committed to ensuring and maintaining workplace diversity and the attainment of employment equity, having due regard to qualifications and appropriate experience. Brand South Africa encourages applications from African Males, Indian Females, Colored Males and Females, White Males and Females as well as people with disabilities  .

Please note that certified copies of qualifications will be requested from the shortlisted candidates ONLY.

The processing of your personal information by Brand South Africa will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Brand South Africa reserves the right not to make an appointment.

To apply for this position, submit a comprehensive CV to: recruitment2@intsha.co.za.

Please quote the position title on the subject line. The closing date for applications is 18 April 2025.

For enquiries please contact: Mr Nicholus Maphakela on 011 483 0122 or nicholusm@bransouthafrica.com

*Should you not hear from us within three months from the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful

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