PIKITUP - MANAGER PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

 Ensure targeted communication and capacity building programmes in the performance management process to enable managers to effectively evaluate and measure individual and team performance and to optimize performance and productivity.
 Manage and coordinate organization‐wide efforts to ensure that performance management and performance improvement programs are developed and managed using a data‐driven approach that sets priorities for improvements in line with on‐going strategic imperatives.
 Develop and communicate the strategic vision, scope, priorities, processes, systems and tools of the performance management unit.
 Provide leadership and coordination for performance management and improvement initiatives, ensuring their alignment to improving Pikitup’s operational efficiency and effectiveness; and ultimately evaluating the impact that these initiatives have on organizational performance.
 Work with the GM Services and Operations, to contribute to the design, implementation and management of an effective bonus and incentive programme.
 In liaison with the Training and Development Unit, contribute to the design, implementation and management of effective leadership and employee development initiatives to address performance and competency gaps.
 Design, implement and manage organization‐wide performance training/capacity building for all levels of employees and management to drive for positive and measurable impact on the culture and performance of Pikitup.
 Work with the Information Technology division to ensure the development, enhancement or acquisition of the Information Technology tools needed to support the performance management activities of Pikitup
 Establish and disseminate guidelines and manuals which will serve as reference documents on staff performance management for appraises as well as appraisers.
 In liaison with the Human Resources Officers, support the development and implementation of monitoring systems for divisional or departmental performance indicators and standards, including ensuring data quality and compliance with internal and external performance measurement requirements.
 Work with other cognate nits in HR to manage the consequences related to performance evaluation results, e.g. performance bonuses, Performance Improvement Plans, responses to requests for review of the evaluation or scoring, moderation, learning and development activities, etc.
 Oversee the implementation of key performance measures, core competencies and core values into performance appraisal system.
 Lead, manage and monitor the design, implementation and effective use of 360‐degree feedback process for senior managers; including the dissemination of individual reports and coordination of development discussions between managers and their staff.
 Design capacity development interventions and coordinate the implementation of learning programs and mentoring/coaching activities to address areas of development identified during PM cycle.
 Keep the executive management of Pikitup informed on critical issues concerning the implementation of the performance management process; make recommendations to Senior Management on key decisions points regarding this process; and seek for guidance from Senior Management on critical issues.
 Lead initiatives for introducing/maintaining best practices, including benchmarking relevant policies and practices with similar organizations or market leaders, as may be approved from time to time.
 
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
 Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources.
 
Minimum Experience
 6 years of overall HR experience.
 A minimum of 5 years’ specialist experience in Performance Management.
 1‐3 years’ experience in management/supervisory/leadership position in HR
 Driver’s license and access to own vehicle.
 

Required Competencies
Knowledge
 Knowledge and experience of developing analyzing, designing, implementing and evaluating structured performance management systems, policies and procedures processes for a large organization.
 In depth knowledge of performance management concepts, theories & related practices & tools with substantial experience of incorporating these into business focused solutions, e.g. cascading objectives, developing scorecards, competency models & their applications and setting performance standards & measuring results.
 Good understanding of the roles & responsibilities of key business functions and how they inter‐relate to achieve business objectives.
 Experience of either developing & delivering training or of structuring & facilitating performance management workshops with a manager or professional level audience.
 Experience of providing advisory/consultative services to senior/executive management.
 Knowledge and experience of online performance management systems.
 Knowledge of South African Employment Laws and regulations.
 Working knowledge of the public service or ambit of public entities.
 Working knowledge and/or understanding of Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and Municipal Systems Act.
 
Skills
 Problem‐solving and analytical skills.
 Excellent planning & organizing skills with the ability to work with minimal direction.
 Strong consulting skills.
 Good interpersonal skills with experience of building effective working relationships at all levels of an organization.
 Strong leadership and staff development skills.
 Strong interpersonal skills and diplomacy
 Report writing, policy and strategy drafting.
 Change management.
 Advanced computer systems skills including Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Project
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 Excellent analytical skills with experience of developing innovative & business focused solutions.
 Persuading and Influencing skills
 Presenting to all levels of staff.
 Report writing and statistical analysis.
 Monitoring and Evaluation.
 Use of dashboards and analytics.
 Advanced systems skills, excel, MS Project.
 
Behaviours
 Critical thinking.
 Attention to detail.
 Ability to negotiate and influence others.
 Ability to collaborate and work in a team.
 Impeccable judgment and professionalism in handling and communicating confidential and sensitive employee or prospective employee data.
 Good time‐management.
 Adhering to principles and values.
 Planning and Organizing.
 Deciding and initiating action.
 Adapting and responding to change.
 Delivering results and meeting deadlines.
 Excellent judgment & reasoning ability.
 
Preferences/Advantages
 Postgraduate degree in Human Resources or Performance Management.
 Accreditation by SABPP or IPM.
 8 years’ specialist experience in Performance Management will be ideal.

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Interested applicants must please complete the application form available on the vacancies page at pikitup.co.za. For enquiries contact Shirley Tjiane 0873571086 or Keo Segosapelo 0873571129. Completed application forms and supporting documents should be submitted to recruit112020@pikitup.co.zaby 16h30 on 16 March 2020. No late or incomplete applications will be considered. Please ensure that the correct reference is inserted in subject line of email.
 Please quote the above position name on all correspondence relating to this circular / advert.
 Pikitup reserves the right not to fill any vacancies.
 Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted applicants. Should you not hear from us within six weeks after closing date of the advert please consider your application unsuccessful.
 
PIKITUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND IS COMMITTED TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PRINCIPLES AND REDRESSING THE IMBALANCES OF THE PAST. APPLICATIONS ARE WELCOME FROM ALL DESIGNATED GROUPS (AFRICAN, COLOURED AND INDIAN MALES, ALL FEMALES & PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

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