DIRECTOR: REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS - HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
University of Zululand
The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) seeks to appoint an accomplished Director: Remuneration and Benefits.
The Director works with top senior leadership of the institution to develop, implement and communicate policies and processes to manage personnel remuneration and benefits, internal equity and external competitiveness in respect of attracting, retaining and motivating staff, thus balancing the day-to-day tactical and transactional nature of the role, working through a long-term strategic lens.
KEY ACTIVITIES
- Remuneration and benefit management
- Principal Officer of Funds
- Stakeholder Management
- Department / Staff Management
- Budget Management
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Human Resources or in a relevant field.
- Registration with a relevant professional body is recommended.
Experience
- A minimum of 7 years’ relevant knowledge and experience in HR, of which a minimum of 5 years should be at a senior management level in a remuneration and benefits environment.
- Thorough knowledge of any HR Software System in order to set up processes.
- Exposure to Tax and Payroll.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Benefits and HR systems
- Relevant Legislation (e.g. BCEA, Skills Development Levy Act, Tax Legislation, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity, Pension Fund Act, etc.)
- HR Best Practice
- MS Office Suite
- Project Management Principles
- Financial Principles
- Communication
- Interpersonal
- Conflict Management
- Leadership
- Reporting
- Presentation skills
- Numeracy
- People Management
- Relationship Management
- Planning
- Confidential
- Ethical
- Honesty and Integrity
- Confident
- Attention to Detail
- Advocacy/Influencing
- Team Player
Total Remuneration Package inclusive of Benefits (13th Cheque, Medical Aid, Pension Fund, Group Life, Housing Allowance) and Study Benefits.
All applications must include the following, which are critical in evaluating each application received:
- A Self-Evaluation by the applicant showing how his/her competences and qualifications meet the requirements for appointment.
- University of Zululand Application Form.
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- Certified copies of all academic qualifications.
- Copy of Identity Document.
- Names and contact details of at least three (3) contactable work-related referees (one must be a current or recent superior).
- One confidential referee report to be emailed by one of the referees directly to the email address specified below.
To obtain the University of Zululand Application Form, please visit the University website and click on Vacancies ( http://www.unizulu.ac.za/vacancies).
Applications must be submitted by emailing the completed Form, together with the required supporting documentation, to Ms N.N. Mdletshe at ***email_hidden***.
