MEDIA DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSITY AGENCY (MDDA) - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

 
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy Implementation

1. Oversee the strategic human resource and administrative direction for the MDDA; providing a perspective on growth and expansion; and supporting and sustaining a culture of the Agency
2. Oversee that adequate and appropriate Human Resource are attracted and retained for the strategic implementation of the MDDA 
3. Provide strategic human resource support for MDDA
4. Align and implement human resources management and support services for MDDA
5. Develop a human resource and support services business plan that is in line with the overall MDDA strategy
6. Oversee the human resource and administrative governance support for the Human Resources and Remunerations Committee of the Board and related subcommittees
7. Research, develop and design strategic and operational human resources risk mitigation plans that will ensure sustainability of MDDA
8. Integrate human resource management strategies and systems that will achieve the overall mission, strategies, and success of MDDA while meeting the needs of human resources and other stakeholders
9. Develop human resource management succession plan
10. Implement integrated programmes of organizational and human resources transformation
11. Oversee information systems and needs for cultural alignment
12. Develop techniques and methods of team management and human resources motivational plans

1. Develop remuneration and incentive schemes for the approval by the Committee and the Board Governance 
2. 1Attend meetings of policy formulating forums, steering committees, task teams and Standing Committees
3. Act as an internal subject matter expert and develop organization capability around human resource, information technology, administration, governance and decision processes aligned with the MDDA’s human capital operational model 
4. Ensures the Board and Committees fulfils governance functions and facilitates the human resources management and governance mitigation strategy 
5. Attend Board and Subcommittee meetings; including being the lead staff on the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee
6. Account for the Departmental budget
7. Develop and monitor Human Resources Management Services policies/ procedures and other relevant documents to ascertain whether such documentation adheres to legal requirements
8. Analyze and interpret amendments of the Conditions of Service to ensure the fair and consistent application with accurate guidelines 

 

 
Stakeholder Management 
21.Liaise with the legislators, regulatory authorities, media, staff welfare providers and other relevant stakeholders for better service delivery
22. Ensure effective communication strategies to create awareness of MDDA relating human resource management and ensure that consultative forums remain operational and that accurate information is communicated
23. Provide internal advice to Executive Management on human resource management matters
24. Facilitate capacity building for development of human resources within MDDA with accredited training providers
Management and Administration
25. Provide general oversight of department activities and manages the day-to-day operations 
26. Oversee the smooth, functioning and efficient operations of the Human Resources Department
27. Oversee induction and/orientation of all employees within MDDA
 
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Manage the Human Resources and governance Plan
Report to the Management and the Board of potential departmental risks 
Develop the Human Resource Development Plan
 
HUMAN RELATIONS
Team-player
Motivator- relationship with colleagues, works well with other employers and can achieve results
Strategic planning sessions
 
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Internal – All staff
External –Suppliers, Government Officials, Funders, Insurers, Customers, All visitors, Service Providers/Vendors

​
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND UPGRADE
Professional people management
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
B. Degree in human resources management or related degree
Five years’ senior management experience operating at a strategic level in human resources management 
Human resources management policy development and implementation
Knowledge of the Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and all applicable human resources legislation
 
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Benefits administration
Recruitment and selection, retention, and placement of employees 
Change management
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Ensure the integrity and completeness of financial reporting  
Oversee management information technology 
Understanding of complex human resource management principles 
Experience and understanding of human resource forecasting 
Computer proficiency -MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.;
Strong report writing skills
 
 
Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive CV, together with a covering letter and at least 3 contactable references to recruitment@mdda.org.za. 

CLOSING DATE FOR ALL VACANCIES: 18 AUGUST 2019.

​