- Stellenbosch
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Human Resources Management
- Reference: MHB/217/0824
Vacancy Details
Employer: Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University
Human Resources Division
HR Director: Organisational Development and Effectiveness
(Job Level 5)
(Stellenbosch Campus)
Ref. MHB/217/0824
Stellenbosch University (SU) is a research-intensive university where we attract outstanding students, employ talented staff, and provide a world-class environment; a place connected to the world, while enriching and transforming local, continental, and global communities. Stellenbosch University's strategic positioning for the 21st century is articulated in the Vision 2040 and Strategic Framework 2019-2024 (see: http://www.sun.ac.za/english/about-us/strategic-documents ).
Stellenbosch University (SU) is committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic work environment that supports our mission of academic excellence and innovation.
The HR Division is putting in place a client-centric service model, which includes client partnering and centres of excellence dedicated to developing strategies, policies, and capacity-building initiatives for both the HR function and the broader university.
As part of its operating model, the HR Division is also establishing an HR Organisational Development and Effectiveness function. This position is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in leading that function and shaping the future of SU’s Organisational Development and Effectiveness (ODE) strategy. We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to join our HR Division as the Director (ODE). This role is crucial in ensuring that SU attracts, retains, and develops the talent necessary for organisational success.
Duties:
As a senior member of the SU HR Directorate, the incumbent will lead the design, implementation, and review of ODE strategies, policies, and programmes across key areas:
• Talent Attraction, Retention, and Organisational Design: Developing and implementing strategies to attract and retain top talent, build a strong employer brand, and optimise recruitment and onboarding processes;
• Talent Management: Designing and executing talent management programmes, including succession planning, performance management, and leadership development, to foster a culture of continuous learning and excellence;
• Talent Inclusion and Engagement: Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within SU, ensuring employee engagement and well-being are at the forefront of organisational priorities;
• Stakeholder Relations Management: Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, integrating ODE best practices into client planning and operations;
• Staff Leadership and Service Management: Providing strategic leadership and management within the HR Division, ensuring the effective functioning and continuous improvement of the ODE section.
Required Skills
- At Least An Honours Degree In Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Management, Or A Related Field
- Expertise In Guiding Organisations Through Transitions And Managing Resistance
- Experience In Managing Complex Institutional Projects
Candidate Requirements
Requirements:
Qualifications:
• At least an honours degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Management, or a related field;
• A master’s degree (NQF 9) in HR Management, Industrial Psychology, or a relevant discipline is highly desirable.
Experience:
• Candidates with an honours degree: At least ten years’ experience in HR management, with at least five years in a senior managerial role within organisational development/effectiveness;
• Candidates with a master’s degree: Between seven to ten years’ experience in HR Management, with at least five years in a senior managerial role within organisational development/effectiveness;
• Expertise in developing and implementing ODE strategies, policies, and programmes;
• A track record of strategic leadership and the ability to lead organisational change and drive strategic initiatives;
• Experience in developing and leading change management initiatives and facilitating change in complex environments;
• Experienced in aligning HR strategies with organisational goals and driving long-term success;
• Expertise in guiding organisations through transitions and managing resistance;
• Experience in managing complex institutional projects;
• A sound track record of building partnerships and fostering collaborative relationships;
• Experience in solving complex problems and navigating and resolving complex issues.
Knowledge:
• Organisational Development (OD) Principles: Expertise in OD theories, change management, and organisational design;
• Talent Management: Knowledge of succession planning, performance management, and leadership development;
• Employee Relations and Engagement: Understanding strategies to enhance employee satisfaction, engagement, and well-being;
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Proficiency in embedding DEI principles into HR policies and practices;
• Labour Legislation and Compliance: Familiarity with relevant labour laws and ensuring compliance in HR strategies;
• HR Analytics: Skills in using data and metrics to inform decision-making and to measure HR strategy effectiveness;
• An in-depth understanding of relevant legislation and ODE best practices.
Recommendations:
• Familiarity with the higher education environment, including academic, research, and professional functions, will be advantageous.
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About Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University is recognised as one of the four top research universities in South Africa. It takes pride in the fact that it has one of the country’s highest proportions of postgraduate students of which almost ten percent are international students.
The University lies in the picturesque Jonkershoek Valley in the heart of the Western Cape Winelands. The University has ten faculties, of which eight – AgriSciences, Arts and Social Sciences, Education, Engineering, Law, Science, Theology and the larger part of Economic and Management Sciences - are located on the main campus in Stellenbosch with the Faculty of Health Sciences situated on the Tygerberg campus and the Faculty of Military Science in Saldanha. The University's Business School is situated at the Bellville Park campus.
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