Executive: Human Capital (3 year Fixed Term Contract)
Listing reference: petro_000004
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 20 October 2021
Position Summary
Industry: Chemical, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas
Job category: Other: Chemical, Petrochemical, Oil and Gas
Location: South Africa
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market related
EE position: Yes
Job Description
- Lead, direct, assume accountability and advise the GCEO, EXCO and Board, as a subject matter expert, on strategic business developments and key corporate planning issues and keep the GCEO, EXCO and Board informed about business activities, performance and opportunities and as the prescribed officer, recommend courses of action aligned to the statutory obligations of the Companies Act to ensure PetroSA achieves its strategic objectives
- Lead, direct, assume accountability and monitor the development and implementation of the Human Capital Strategy and Divisional Plan aligned to the Corporate strategy and plan through the following Human Capital functions: HC Client Management, Employee Relations, Remunerations and Benefits, Talent Management (i.e. Recruitment, Training & Development, succession planning, performance management) , Organisational Management, Employment Equity and Transformation Management to ensure the achievement of the organisational objectives and the long term sustainability of the organization from a Human Capital perspective
- Lead, direct and provide strategic direction to the Centre of Excellence to ensure the provision of an accredited, industry recognised skills development service to PetroSA, Petrochemical and other industries
- Lead, direct and provide strategic direction on the Transformation Strategy, policies and procedures in relation to Employment Equity, Disability Management and Skills Development, defining a long term EE plan and implementation of contingency plans to ensure that PetroSA supports the government’s strategic objectives and complies with legislative requirements
- Lead and drive HSEQ and ISO compliance by ensuring that systems and processes are in place for no contaminations and suppliers are audited for compliance to ensure quality of product and all compliance requirements met in the achievement of strategic objectives
- Lead, evaluate and approve the annual operating and capital budget for the Division to ensure expenditure is within approved budgets and the achievement of bottom line results through cost containment, determining what services should be delivered via a shared service, outsourced or by an individual department
- Lead and drive the implementation of productivity/ quality metrics and incentive programs designed to minimize costs, enhance efficiency, improve profitability and ensure growth and sustainability
- Build relationships and confer with other executives, professional staff and all relevant stakeholders to resolve operating problems and difficulties and authorise operational actions procedures and policies within the corporate framework to develop and implement an aligned and integrated Strategy which supports the achievement of the business objectives and achieves the Divisional SLA with the business
- Provide advice, guidance and direction to HOD’s/ managers in terms of their performance, development and growth plans to ensure good performance delivery, retention and leadership pipeline and lead and evaluate divisional staff performance management, retention, development of all staff and the implementation of a learning culture to ensure a productive and competent work force and that succession plans and a mentoring programme for the respective area is in place
- Manage the development and implementation of a personal learning and growth plan, which includes submitting a research paper or conducting a presentation to ensure ongoing learning and development
Location: the successful candidate would be based in either our Cape Town, Mossel Bay or Sandton offices.
NB: As part of our recruitment process, candidates will be required to undergo Vetting/Security clearance.
Please note: PetroSA is committed to Equality, Employment Equity, and Diversity regarding employment opportunities. In accordance with our Employment Equity Plan, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. PetroSA reserves the right not to make an appointment to posts as advertised. PetroSA encourages candidates living with disabilities to apply for positions.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Post Graduate degree in Industrial Psychology/ Human Capital Management/ Social Science/ Law
- An accredited MBA/ MBL would be advantageous
Minimum Experience:
- 15 plus years’ experience in Human Capital Management in a complex and highly unionised environment, of which at least 5 years were spent at Senior Management level, interfacing between the GCEO and the Board
- Proven track record of expertise in successful business turnaround projects, extensive knowledge and experience in Labour Relations, large scale Organisational Change Management and Behavioural Management are prerequisites