Vacancies
 
The Municipality seeks to appoint highly motivated and suitably qualified persons to the following positions:

The following vacancies exist within the CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT:

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Total Annual Salary: R 262 049 pa


Reporting to the Manager: Human Resources, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following, inter-alia:
  • Ensuring that changes to the policies and procedures manual are communicated to all departments within the Municipality and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
  • Ensuring that the Human Resources Section complies with employment equity targets in the recruitment and development of staff
  • Conducting regular staff assessments and ensuring staff development
  • Evaluating the capability of prospective applicants and continuously participating in the interviewing and final selection sessions
  • Facilitating the implementation of the Human Resources procedures, policies and systems congruent with current labour legislation and supportive of a world class Municipal environment
  • Ensuring sound management of the administration of Employee Benefits within the Human Resources Section
  • Monitoring staff mobility and ensuring that correct action and steps are implemented
  • Advising and assisting Managers with recruitment and selection, conditions of service, training and development and employee wellness
  • Ensuring that the processes and systems to improve workflow within the Human Resources Section are implemented
  • Ensuring the alignment of Human Resources strategies and policies within the context of overall Municipal Strategic objectives
  • Ensuring the promotion of sound Labour Relations and effective implementation of grievances and misconduct cases
  • Ensuring the development and implementation of a retention strategy
  • Managing the separation process i.e. resignation, retirement, dismissal, death etc
  • Ensuring the administration of service benefits i.e. salaries, housing, pension, medical aid etc. are adhered to and carried out on-time
Requirements:
  • A valid Grade 12 certificate
  • Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management and/or a related fields
  • Relevant experience and strong leadership skills, conflict management and diversity management
  • A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage
  • A minimum of 3 years' experience within the Human Resources Management environment of which 1 year must be at the Supervisory level
  • Fluency in both English and isiZulu
  • A valid Code B drivers licence is essential
  • Computer Literacy essential (MS Word and Excel)
Letters of applications indicating the position being applied for, together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of qualifications to be forwarded to:
The Manager: Human Resources, Ugu District Municipality,
PO Box 33 (27 Bazley Street)
PORT SHEPSTONE
4240
Faxed applications will not be considered.

Applications are also welcome at the following electronic address:Recruitment@ugu.co.za

Applicants using the e-mail facility are requested to attach certified electronic copies of qualifications

The closing date for applications will be 16h00,Friday, 05 February 2010(If you do not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful)
The Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and in this vein, appropriately qualifying women and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment