Assistant Director: Employee Incentives

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Director specializing in Employee Incentives within the South African Department of Correctional Services. The position involves coordinating, researching, monitoring, and managing employee incentive programs and related policies within the organization. **What you will do** * Coordinate the implementation of employee incentive programmes, including performance bonuses, pay progression, and long-service recognition awards. * Conduct research and policy support on employee incentives, including benchmarking practices within the public service and relevant sectors. * Monitor compliance with employee incentive policies, directives, and applicable legislative frameworks, and manage related reporting. * Manage human resources, finance, and assets. * Manage performance information. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Recognised Degree/National Diploma in Human Resource Management or a relevant qualification. * 3-5 years’ experience in a similar environment. * 3 years of the required experience should be at a supervisory level. * Computer literate. * Valid driver’s licence. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate should possess knowledge of employee incentives policy and processes, including the DPSA incentive policy framework, Labour Relations Act, and HR mandates regarding employee incentives. They should also be familiar with the organisational structure, Public Service Act and regulations, collective agreements on employee incentives, career management strategy, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and financial policies related to claims, expenditure, advances, payments, and invoices. Furthermore, knowledge of HR policies concerning leave, performance assessment, discipline, grievances, skills development, occupational health and safety, employee wellness, remuneration, and allowances, along with project management principles and delegations of authority, is expected. Key attributes and skills include the ability to access and interpret required management information, applied strategic thinking, strong communication and presentation skills, developing others through coaching, mentoring, and training, supervisory capabilities, problem-solving, networking/liaison with stakeholders, negotiation and listening skills, technical report writing, analytical thinking, and proficiency in policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation, and implementation. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-director-employee-incentives-south-african-department-of-correctional-services Source: myjobmag

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