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MEDIA DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSITY AGENCY (MDDA)
 
JOB INFORMATION
 
Job Title: Human Resource Officer
Department: HR and Corporate Affairs
Normal Hours of work: Normal hours of work unless there are urgent matters to be attended to 
Normal place of work: Parktown, Johannesburg
Job Classification: Administrative
Reporting to: HR and Corporate Affairs Manager
Job Grade:
Last Review: April 2020
 
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE(S) OF THE JOB
Responsible for supporting the Human Resources Manager in the effective and efficient administration of Human Resources procedures and operations for MDDA in order to support the attraction and retention of suitable qualified Human Resources to ensure the attainment of the set organizational mandate and Human Resources operational objectives.
 
 
MDDA VALUES
  • Integrity: We are honest, transparent, reliable, fair, accountable and responsible for our actions
  • Ubuntu: We are empathetic, courteous and respectful to our staff and clients alike
  • Professionalism: We are efficient, effective, service delivery orientated, punctual, performance driven and work collectively
  • Commitment: We are passionate, go the extra mile, responsive, have a strong work ethic, are consistent and accessible
  • Developmental: We are inclusive, open and participatory 
 
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Strategy Implementation
  • Support the Human Resources Manager in the implementation of Human Resources strategic plan.
  • Support the development of a Human Resources Management and support services business plan for MDDA that is in line with the overall MDDA strategy
  • Support the Human Resources Manager in develop Human Resources Annual Plan. 
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Human Resource Governance
  • Support the Human Resources Manager in the development of organization capability around human resource, administration, governance and decision processes aligned with the MDDA’s human capital operational model. 
  • Attend meetings of HR forum meetings
  • Support the Human Resource Manager in the development and monitoring of Human Resources Management Services policies/ procedures and other relevant documents to ascertain whether such documentation adheres to legal requirements.
  • Support the Human Resource Manager in analyzing and interpreting amendments of the Conditions of Service to ensure the fair and consistent application with accurate guidelines 
 
 
Stakeholder Management 
  • Provide internal advice to Management and Staff on human resource management matters
 
Payroll Administration 
  • Administration of the Payroll for payment by Finance.
  • Oversee monthly payroll activities 
  1. Overtime
  2. Subsistence Claims
  3. Travel Claims
  4. Leave Administration 
  5. On boarding and Terminations.
  6. Administration of EES
 
Training 
  • Act as the company’s skills development facilitator. 
  • Conduct induction and/orientation of all employees within MDDA
  • Assist on training needs assessment programmes 
  • Record in-house training programmes 
  • Assist with out-sourced training programmes for small media service providers
 
Special Projects
  • Assist with the implementation of human resource management special projects 
 
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
  • Keep up to date with latest human resource management trends
 
HUMAN RELATIONS
  • Team-player – colleague interrelations
  • Good interpersonal skills 
  • Motivator- maintain good relationship with colleagues so that they achieve results
 
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Internal – All staff         
External – All visitors, Service providers/vendors, small media service providers
 
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND UPGRADE
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies to keep up to date with the latest human resource trends
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
  • University Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Manager
  • Minimum of (4 years) relevant Human Resources Experience 
 
Leadership Competencies 
  • Developing Others
 
Behavioral Competencies 
Organisational Awareness; Relationship Building; Analytical Thinking; Achievement Orientation; Team Work
 
Technical Competencies 
  • Legislation Policies, Procedures and Standards; Human Resources Management; Records and Information Management; Enforcement; Business Perspective; Project Management 
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Ability to coordinate and organize the training programs 
  • Abreast with human resource management trends
  • Business acumen
 

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HOW TO APPLY:  To apply for these challenging positions, interested and qualifying applicants are required to forward a comprehensive CV quoting the position they are applying for, together with a covering letter stating reasons for being the candidate of choice to: recruitment@mdda.org.za  
 
Queries to be directed to Human Resources Telephone 011 643 1100
 
PLEASE NOTE: Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to competency assessments and verification of all their credentials.
 
Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will promote employment equity within the MDDA. Kindlynote that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within three months after theclosing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The appointee will be required to sign an employmentcontract and an annual performance agreement.
 
CLOSING DATE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: 05 NOVEMBER 2021