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SOUTH AFRICAN BUREAU OF STANDARDS (SABS)
 


​HUMAN CAPITAL BUSINESS PARTNER (4 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
 
Details
Closing Date 2025/02/24
Reference Number SAB250217-1
Job Title Human Capital Business Partner (4 Months Fixed Term Contract)
Job Type Fixed Term Contract
Branch Corporate Services
Division Human Capital Management
Department HC Shared Services
Job Grade D2
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Bachelors Degree | Advanced Diploma
Job Category Human Resources
 
Job Advert Summary
 
About SABS
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.
SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
 
Purpose Statement
To provide generalist human capital business partnering services to SABS and to drive compliance with the SABS Human Capital policies and procedures nationally.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Diploma + Advanced Diploma / B-Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Social Science or a related field (NQF Level 7)
  • South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) registration is preferred
  • 8 years relevant work experience in human resources
  • 4 years specialist experience
  • Proven track record in driving and implementing generalised human capital business partnering initiatives within a corporate environment
  • Must have experience in Employee Relations, Recruitment & Selection, Performance Management, Change Management, Talent Management as well as Learning & Development.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
 
Functional Management
  • Implement the strategic objectives of the Human Capital Management function within all business units.
  • Implement and attend to the day-to-day general Human Capital requirements of lines of business within area of control.
  • Develop an understanding of the business and provide solutions tailor-made for business needs.
  • Ensure that relevant projects are managed and implemented within set timeframes, and as per the project scope and plan, and track and report on the project status.
  • Adhere to sound project management principles such as analysis, scope, risk mitigation, change management, and project learnings.
  • Provide guidance to line management and employees and implement sound employee relations initiatives and practices, within scope of control.
  • Compile monthly reports on Human Capital metrics and challenges with area of responsibility.
  • Ensure data integrity in administration of processes and documents.
  • Attend to any delegated matter falling within the scope of responsibility.
  • Drive and implement change management and employee relations processes and plans within the area of responsibility.
  • Monitor trends and design specific Human Capital interventions to drive performance optimisation.
  • Gain a thorough understanding of the human capital value proposition and remuneration principles and philosophy and implement accordingly within scope of control
  • Conduct internal remuneration parities and administer compensation changes in collaboration with the Specialist: Compensation and Benefits.
  • Prepare workforce plans in line with business objectives.
  • Drive and implement the performance management process within own area of responsibility and ensure that business units comply with performance management protocols and standards.
  • Facilitate workshops to line management on sound human capital practices (e.g., performance management process, talent management, etc.)
  • Drive talent management initiatives within area of responsibility
  • Facilitate moderation or calibration sessions to ensure the integrity of the performance management system.
  • Conduct quality assurance checks and prepare reports on performance contracts.
  • Conduct job analysis, design job profiles and perform job evaluation in collaboration with the Specialist: OD & Change Management
  • Review job specifications in line with the job profile and compile relevant advertisement for recruitment, using relevant and appropriate recruitment platforms.
  • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process through scanning, shortlisting, interviewing, placement, etc.
  • Compile and submit offer and regret letters based on selected candidates and explain offer letter remuneration practices to candidates.
  • Ensure the effective on-boarding of new employees within area of responsibility.
  • Ensure compliance with all legislation underpinning recruitment such as the Employment Equity Act and recruitment policy.
 
Risk and Compliance Management
  • Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks.
  • Provide input and review Human Capital policies and procedures as required.
  • Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain quality risk management standards in line with ISO and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
 
Stakeholder Management
  • Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
  • Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
  • Convene and attend meetings and present relevant information stakeholders when required.
  • Ensure the provision of excellent customer service.
  • Resolve queries and problems within span of control and within agreed time frames.
  • Follow up on unresolved queries and complaints where required.
  • Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding follow-up of information, as required.
  • Provide general human capital subject-matter advocacy and expertise to all relevant stakeholders.
  • Manage internal and external relationships to ensure that best practices are implemented across the organisation.
 
Attachment: Advert - Human Business Partner.pdf (189.02 kb) - 2/17/2025 3:12:28 PM
 
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
 
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​MANAGER: OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
 
Details
Closing Date2025/02/19
Reference Number SAB250129-1
Job Title Manager: Operational Excellence
Job Type Permanent
Branch Office of the CEO
Division Programme Management Office
Department Operations Management Office
Job Grade D3
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Bachelors Degree | Advanced Diploma
Job Category Other
 
Job Advert Summary
 
PURPOSE STATEMENT
To develop, implement and manage the Operational Excellence function to achieve divisional and organizational objectives in cooperation with other functions of the SABS. To drive the optimal utilisation of SABS resources, quality management, solutions development through relevant research and business improvement including process optimisation. 
 
Minimum Requirements       
Qualification
  • Diploma + Advanced Diploma /B Degree in Business, Operations Management, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field (NQF Level 7)
  • Project Management qualifications (PMBOK, Prince 
  • 2 etc.) are advantageous.
 
Works Experience
  • 10 years’ work experience within an Operational Excellence / Operational Excellence environment.
  • 3 years management experience
  • Proven track record in design and implementation of organisation-wide business improvement initiatives. 
  • Experience within a Conformity Assessment environment is advantageous. 
 
Duties and Responsibilities
 
Operational Management
  • Contribute towards the development of an operational strategy for the Division and ensure alignment of this strategy with the plan for the Operational Excellence business unit overall.
  • Ensure productivity and efficiency is measured effectively against set objectives and implement improvements where required.
  • Manage and ensure the drive of continuous improvement activities.
  • Manage the business unit and ensure that it contributes to the achievement of business objectives
  • Manage operations effectively to deliver services within timelines and prescribed quality through effective resource management
  • Manage the provision of Operational Excellence services to support the delivery of SABS Strategic objectives
  • Use insights gained through business information to compile reports, and metrics to measure success and inform the business decisions within area of responsibility.
 
Functional Management
  • Research, develop, implement and evaluate process optimisation and continuous improvement frameworks, tools and methodologies for SABS operations in line with best practices.
  • Ensure effective implementation of quality management systems to meet accreditation requirements in collaboration with Accreditation and Business Operations.
  • Drive centralised operational excellence initiatives.
  • Provide thought leadership and best practice solutions through pro-active research and drawing on lessons learnt in the rest of the organisation, to drive operational excellence.
  • Incubate and pilot innovative operational excellence solutions prior to handover to the line functions for implementation.
  • Ensure effective and timely monitoring, evaluation and reporting of all initiatives and projects within scope and portfolio of services.
  • Ensure the effective dissemination and support and oversee the implementation of research outcomes.
  • Continuously collaborate with business to ensure that proposed solutions are effectively implemented.
  • Develop and implement an Operational Excellence strategy.
  • Develop and implement quality control measures for all Operational Excellence standards, procedures and policies to drive operational excellence.
  • Ensure that Operational Excellence policies and procedures are constantly reviewed and revised to remain appropriate to current risk exposure.
  • Manage adherence to all SABS Operational Excellence protocols.
  • Advise and oversee all Operational Excellence related change programs.
 
Risk and Compliance Management 
  • Ensure the mitigation of the business unit’s risk profile through the identification and application of fraud controls and risk prevention principles and implementing of sound governance and compliance processes and tools to identify and manage risks.
  • Responsible for the coordination and maintenance of quality risk management in line with relevant standards, Accreditation and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor changes in the legislative and regulatory environment and ensure that appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements.
  • Drive the implementation of compliance with policies aimed at strengthening the SABS brand and stakeholder interface.
  • Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit, Accreditation and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee the maintenance and effective implementation of Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
  • Ensure adherence in the team to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Proactively evaluate related risks against changing trends and market/economic conditions.
 
Financial Management
  • Provide input in the planning and compilation of the annual budget aligned to the tactical delivery plans to support the implementation of set objectives.
  • Ensure the effective implementation, management, monitoring of the budget, and mitigate and report on any variances.
  • Ensure the deployment of proper financial controls to manage the budget.
 
People Management
  • Proactively manage all direct reports in order to ensure that the strategic objectives for the division are met.
  • Maintain excellent human capital performance through employee empowerment, skills development and retention and succession planning within the team.
  • Maintain an environment where employees respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all processes, procedures and practices. er: Operational Excellence Page 4 of 6 Employee’s Initials Manager’s Initials
  • Manage and lead Operational Excellence by providing clarity of vision; prioritising resources; facilitating alignment of the team; managing non-performance, driving a customer-centric performance culture, setting appropriate KPA’s and ensure the cascading thereof throughout Operational Excellence and driving their achievement; inspiring commitment; encouraging mutual support; and enabling development opportunities
  • Implement a learning culture within scope of control.
  • Drive performance management in line with the SABS policy within the team, and address performance challenges and develop subordinates to meet the expected performance standards.
  • Be the change champion for all Operational Excellence -wide change, culture and diversity projects and programmes
  • Recruit and retain key talent and other critically skilled personnel to manage internal processes and oversee the tactical, daily analytical work of the team
 
Stakeholder Management
  • Identify and mitigate internal systems and procedural barriers to enhance excellent customer service.
  • Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships (for example Operations, Accreditation etc.) for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to deliver operational excellence.
  • Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and task teams when required.
  • Convene, chair and attend meetings and present performance and business-related information to relevant stakeholders when required.
  • Manage and resolve operational enquiries and complaints through timeous resolution and/or escalation as required
  • Provide technical support and advocacy on Operational Excellence related matters to the organisation.
  • Ensure the documentation of all stakeholder engagements to ensure continuity for future engagements.
 
 
Attachment Advert - Manager Operational Excellence.pdf (201.76 kb) - 2/10/2025 8:35:18 AM
 
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE