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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY INSTITUTE (SANBI)
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCES OPERATIONS
 
Reference No: NZG/HR/2021/001
Location: Pretoria
Job type: Permanent
Salary package: R423 857.00 to R593 400.00
 
 
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) requires an enthusiastic, dedicated, professional and responsible person to assist in developing and implementing Human Resource policies, programmes, initiatives and projects that drive an integrated Human Resources Management Strategy to enable SANBI to attract, develop, and retain the necessary talent and skills required to achieve SANBI’s strategic objectives.
 
The successful candidate must be in a possession of a three year tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management or equivalent qualification with NQF level 7, enhanced by 6 years’ experience in relevant field, 3 years of which should be in supervisory position(s).
 
The incumbent must have in-depth understanding and knowledge for development and implementation of Human Resource policies, programmes, and initiatives that drive an integrated Human Resources Management Strategy to enable SANBI to attract, develop, and retain the necessary talent and skills required to achieve SANBI’s strategic objectives.
 
 
Superb ability for handling recruitment, selection, and appointment matters, performance management and performance contracting matters, extensive Knowledge about legislation pertaining to human resources management, outstanding experience and understanding of governance, compliance, risk, and legal, excellent Project management skills and knowledge about human resources, procurement and financial management practices, policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
 
Key responsibilities:
  • Assist in the development and implementation of Human Resources Management Strategy
  • Coordinate recruitment, selection, appointment activities to support the mandate of the institute
  • Assist to manage payroll, benefits, and coordinate conditions of service activities
  • Facilitate organisational design, job evaluation and performance management processes
  • Assist to manage human resources risk, and human Resources budget, including human resources and corporate governance structures
  • Assist in human capital development and change and transformation
 
 
Please Note:
1) An application form must accompany the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for  the position and confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of relevant experience will not be considered).
2) A skills test will be conducted as part of the selection process
3) Applicants must also provide the full names, telephone numbers and if possible e-mail addresses of at least three referees.
4) Failure to submit the requested information may result in your application not being considered.



Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position. All applications will be considered with the understanding that, in terms of the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will currently be given to candidates from the designated groups.
 
Contact Mr. Vusi Mncwango on 012 843 5252 or, preferably, forward the completed application form together with a covering letter, certified copies of qualifications, ID, Driver’s license and concise CV via e-mail to nzg.recruitment@sanbi.org.za.  Postal applications are to be addressed to the Assistant Director: Human Resources, South African National Biodiversity Institute, Private Bag X PO Box 754, Pretoria, 0001.
 
Application form
 
Candidates are expected to be available for selection interviews on a date and time as determined by SANBI.  If no response has been received within 30 days of the closing date, candidates may consider their applications unsuccessful.
 
Closes: Friday, 12 March 2021

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