UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: PEOPLE AND CULTURE
PEROMNES POST LEVEL: 2
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite suitable applications for the position of Executive Director: People and Culture.
The University of Pretoria is one of South Africa's top research-intensive universities dedicated to producing high-quality research that addresses complex global issues. The University has a workforce of approximately 6500 staff across the academic and professional services. This portfolio will advance the strategic goals of the university in overseeing diversity and transformation, responsiveness to communities, supporting the teaching and research business of UP as well as creating a welcoming environment to staff.
The University wishes to appoint an Executive Director: People and Culture who should be a visionary, strategic and dynamic leader who will oversee a diverse portfolio that includes Employee Relations, HR systems, Business Partners, Transformation and a sizeable budget among others.
JOB PURPOSE
The Executive Director: People and Culture will be a member of the University's Executive team, reporting directly to the Vice-Chancellor and Principal and assisting in leading and managing the University on a day to day basis.
As a member of the Executive team, the incumbent gives impetus to support the University's vision, mission and strategic plan and reflects and enhances the University's commitment to excellence, relevance, diversity and sustainability.
The Executive Director will ensure the implementation and alignment of human resources policies and strategy to achieve this objective by creating and maintaining an institutional culture of inclusivity, belonging, diversity, equity, employee engagement and wellbeing.
The Executive Director has to develop, lead, implement and manage institutional strategies for the University's human capital development. This includes executive responsibility for the strategic, transactional and operational aspects of all Human Resource functions, including the specialist functions, such as organisational development and change management, talent acquisition management, wellness, development, reward and retention, employment relations, and HR systems development.
The Executive Director: People and Culture is appointed by Council and is accountable to both Council and the Vice-Chancellor and Principal for carrying out such duties as delegated by Council and by the Vice-Chancellor and Principal.
It is the prerogative of the Vice-Chancellor and Principal to determine the portfolios of the members of the Executive, and the University reserves the right to change the portfolio responsibilities of Executive Directors from time to time in line with new strategic priorities and operational requirements.
The responsibilities of the Executive Director: People and Culture will be to, amongst other responsibilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Executive Strategic Management
Institutional Human Capital Development Strategy and Action Plans
Stakeholder, Transformation and Human Capital Development Action Plans
Human Resources Management
HR Governance, Risk and Compliance
Monitoring and Reporting
Policy Formulation
Executive Transactional and Operational Management
Executive Support
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES)
PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.
REMUNERATION AND APPOINTMENT
The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes, and the employer contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
Executive Directors are appointed for a term of at least five (5) years, which may be renewed subject to performance.
The Regulation and Procedure for the Appointment of the Chief Operating Officer, Registrar and Executive Directors, are available on www.up.ac.za at Careers@UP or may be requested from the Director: Human Resources on 012 420 4091.
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applications must be submitted electronically through the Careers@UP link on the University website.
CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 at 16h00.
Applications which do not comply with the minimum requirements or are received after the closing date will not be considered.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to prepare a presentation. The topic and further details will only be provided to the shortlisted candidates.
All shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in relevant competencies and psychometric assessments as part of the selection process.
Applicants should note that the University reserves the right to appoint and consult its own referees. Candidates must confirm in writing that they accept the applicable appointment Regulations and Procedures. Please note that the University may extend the closing date and undertake further recruitment initiatives.
ENQUIRIES
Jeovitah Chimhamhiwa, Tel: 0124206149, email: jeovitah.chimhamhiwa@up.ac.za, regarding the application process.
Sithembile Mbuyisa, Tel: 0124204091, email: sithembile.mbuyisa@up.ac.za regarding the role.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 January 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the University's Employment Equity Plan and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, and current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions.
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