Freedom Park Heritage Site

Human Resource Manager, closing 06 October 2024

Human Resource Manager, closing 06 October 2024

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Position:Manager : Human Resource
Department:Corporate Services
Manager/Supervisor:HOD : Corporate Services
Position Status:Permanent
Job GradeP06
Position Reference CodeHRM01

Freedom Park is a national monument and heritage destination dedicated to honouring all
those who gave their lives in the struggles for freedom. It is established as a cultural
institution reporting to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture and is situated at Salvokop,
on the southern tip of Pretoria. The organisation is looking for an ethical individual who
has a passion to contribute to national reconciliation and social cohesion. Applications are
invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position of Manager:
Human Resources.


JOB SUMMARY
To plan, direct, and co-ordinate the human resource management activities of Freedom
Park so as to maximise the strategic use of its HR functions; to ensure regulatory
compliance for the achievement of the organisation’s strategic objectives


KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

  • Formulate the HR strategy as well as set up a budget that will inform and support the
    activities of the HR unit in line with the organisation’s strategic objectives.
  • Manage the development and effective implementation of various HR policies and
    procedures to ensure alignment with legislation and the organisation’s strategic
    objectives.
  • Manage the administration and maintenance of human resources to ensure that
    accurate personnel records are kept.
  • Manage the development and utilisation of human resources to ensure employees
    are equipped with the necessary skills for successful performance, optimal utilisation
    and organisational efficiency.
  • Manage the co-ordination of the Employee Wellness Programme to ensure a healthy
    and productive workforce.
  • Manage the co-ordination of job evaluation activities aimed at determining
    appropriate grading of positions to ensure internal equity.
  • Manage the administration of compensation, benefits and performance management
    systems to ensure that employees are appropriately rewarded.
  • Manage the employee relations function within the organisation to ensure sound
    relations with stakeholders.
  • Manage the recruitment and selection function to ensure attraction, placement and
    retention of suitably qualified candidates for the organisation’s performance.
  • Provide leadership to the HR unit and advisory support to the organisation on various
    HR related matters for effective performance, informed decision making and
    legislative compliance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements:

  • Honours degree or post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Human Resources
    Management or in a cognate discipline.
  • 5 years’ experience in a managerial position.
  • 10 years in Human Resources Management or related function.
  • Public sector management experience will be an added advantage.

Skills and Experience required:

  • Knowledge of labour legislation, including rules and proceedings in a CCMA and
    Labour Court
  • Knowledge of the heritage sector
  • Management of collective agreements
  • Payroll administration
  • Organisation development and change management
  • Performance Management
  • Policy Development
  • Financial Managemen

Competent in the following:

  • Computer literacy (MS Office).
  • Negotiation skills.
  • Communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Strategic thinking.
  • Payroll administration.
  • Budgetary skills

Applications for internal candidates must be on the prescribed internal application form.
Applications must be emailed to: hr@freedompark.co.za.

All applications must contain a curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational
certificates and/or other qualifications and a certified copy of your identity document.
Kindly insert the job reference code (HRM01) on the email subject line when
applying for the position.


Successful applicants will be subjected to a verification/security clearance.
Closing date is 06 October 2024.


NB: If you do not receive any response within 14 days of closing days, please
assume that your application was not successful.
Correspondence will only be with shortlisted candidates.