CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT 
DEPARTMENT: Group Corporate & Shared Services 
BRANCH: Group Human Capital Management (GHCM) 
(Employee Relations & Development) 
DESIGNATION: Assistant Director: Skills Development 
REMUNERATION: R47 428,59 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
LOCATION: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Grade 12 plus Degree in Human Resource Management (HRM)/Human Resource Development (HRD) or related tertiary qualification in the Discipline HRM at NQF level 7; 
• 6 - 8 years’ experience in the HRD/HRM field in either the Public or Private sector, of which 4 years’ experience must be on management level. 
 
Primary Function:
Develop, implement and monitor the HRD strategy, policies and workplace skills plan to ensure that the quality of training outcomes are controlled and aligned to career pathing and succession planning. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• HRD Strategy and HRD Policy development and implementation; 
• Financial Control and control management; 
• Compliance to all relevant HRD legislation, HRD policies and directives; 
• Develop and implement the City Core Workplace Skills Plan; 
• Develop tools to measure the effectiveness of HRD initiatives; 
• Project management of HRD-related projects; 
• Liaise with the City Group and External Stakeholders (eg. LGSETA, COGTA, National Treasury etc.); 
• People management; 
• Manage all HRD-related resources; 
• Ensure the coordination, administration and implementation of all sectional reports, resolutions and assessments conducted in the City Core; 
• Facilitate the sub-directorate performance management planning process. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Computer literacy including MS Office Applications; 
• Good facilitation and influencing skills; 
• Good listening and communication; 
• Presentation and facilitation skills; 
• Coordinating skills; 
• Administration skills; 
• Problem-solving skills; 
• Critical thinking skills; 
• Accountability; 
• High level of confidentiality and organisational skills; 
• Time Management, working independently, under pressure and the ability to prioritise. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Formulation and implement HRD Strategy, HRD Policies and HRD Systems and HRD Processes; 
• Knowledge of HRD Policies, HRD Systems and HRD Processes, Public Services Environment, Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act, South African Qualifications Act, Employment Equity Act, Municipal Finance Management Act, Youth Commission Act, Labour Legislation (LLA, BCEA); 
• Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail and quality focused; 
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism; 
• Impact and Influence according to City’s protocols, legislation, and standards.
 
“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability.” 
 
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below: 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1rlRqwJR2QzaO6K0BYm7fowew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Sibongile Mthembu 
Tel No: 011 407 7139 
 
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 29 MARCH 2023 
 
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted: 
• Credit Record, 
• CV validation and 
• Employment record verification, 
• Criminal check, and 
• Identity validation.