Deputy Director: HR Information Management

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Overview This is an explanation of the Deputy Director: HR Information Management role at the Department of Water and Sanitation. What you will do * Management of Human Resource Information system. * Monitor the administration, maintenance and optimisation of HR systems e.g. PERSAL. * Management of the implementation and maintenance of the approved departmental structure on PERSAL. Post establishment. * Management of the vacancy rate. * Manage the provision of HR information. * Human resource reporting by assessing user requirements, quality assurance and formatting HR. * Oversight reports and Vulindlela. * Management of HR databases. * Storage and data integrity of human resources information in line with relevant legislation. * Manage the provision of the PERSAL management report on a monthly basis. * Management of HR information systems i.e. PERSAL, e-leave. * Departmental PERSAL controller. * Ensuring adherence to the departmental PERSAL policy. * Management of PERSAL user access control, PERSAL training and system changes. * Liaison with National Treasury. * Management of human resource registry. * Oversee the classification, storage, retrieval and disposal of HR records in line with legislative requirements. * Manage and supervise staff performance, development and productivity. * Manage the unit budget, including planning, monitoring and reporting on expenditure. Requirements (from the original advert) * A relevant NQF level 7 qualification in Human Resource Management/Public Management. * Five (5) years management experience in Human Resource Information management and Human Resource Systems i.e. PERSAL. * Departmental PERSAL Controllers Certificate. * Proven extensive PERSAL experience. * Extensive knowledge of MS Excel, Word and databases. * HR analytics and reporting. * HR dashboards, workforce analytics, management information trends and evidence-based decision making. * The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. * Strategic knowledge of HR information management and HR systems. * Strong understanding of government legislations PSA, PSR, POPIA, NARSSA, Act, PFMA, MS frameworks. * Understanding of data governance, analytics, and reporting. * Policy development, monitoring and evaluation. * Understanding of people empowerment, change management and business process improvement. * Knowledge of finance, risk management and audit compliance. * Strategic capacity building and leadership. * Understanding of project and programme management. * Understanding of people, change and financial management. * Client orientation and customer focus. * Ethical conduct and accountability. * Good communication skills both verbal and written. * Stakeholder management, ethical conduct and accountability. * Problem solving and decision making. Who should apply The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced HR Information Management professional with an NQF level 7 qualification in Human Resource Management or Public Management. They should have a minimum of five years of management experience in Human Resource Information Management and HR Systems, specifically PERSAL, along with a Departmental PERSAL Controllers Certificate and proven extensive PERSAL expertise. Essential technical skills include extensive knowledge of MS Excel, Word, databases, and capabilities in HR analytics, reporting, dashboards, workforce analytics, and evidence-based decision making. A valid, unexpired driver's license is also required. Candidates must possess strategic knowledge of HR information management and HR systems, coupled with a strong understanding of government legislation such as PSA, PSR, POPIA, NARSSA, PFMA, and MS frameworks. An understanding of data governance, analytics, reporting, policy development, monitoring, evaluation, people empowerment, change management, business process improvement, finance, risk management, and audit compliance is crucial. The role also demands strategic capacity building, leadership, and an understanding of project, programme, people, change, and financial management. Finally, the candidate should demonstrate strong client orientation, customer focus, ethical conduct, accountability, good verbal and written communication skills, stakeholder management abilities, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/deputy-director-hr-information-management-department-of-water-and-sanitation Source: myjobmag

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