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The Water Research Commission (WRC) is a dynamic hub for water and sanitation, knowledge, innovation, and intellectual capital, providing leadership and the support, research, development and innovation of water and sanitation solutions. It engages stakeholders and partners involving water and sanitation challenges and opportunities, which are crucial to South Africa’s sustainable development and economic growth and is committed to promoting a better quality of life for all. The WRC is a schedule 3A public entity and adherence to required legislation is imperative to other organisation’s strategy and values.
Position Details:
Position Title: Head of Communication and Promotions
Department/Unit: Communications and Promotions
Direct Line Manager: Executive - Stakeholder and Communications
Location: Lynwood Manor, Pretoria
Purpose:
To develop and implement the Communications and Promotions strategy, and co-develop and implement the strategic plans with the organisation that will enhance brand awareness and build the WRC brand in new markets that increases presence locally, nationally and globally, build public relations through strategic engagements and improve uptake of innovations, transfer of knowledge, and influence behaviour changes that allows the sector and communities to improve climate resilience and adaptation. The position also requires the effective execution of an internal communications plan to improve information sharing, engagement, and awareness.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or NQF7 qualification in public relations or communications, media, or related field.
- Registration with a professional Marketing, Communication, or equivalent body will be advantageous.
- 8 years’ Marketing, Communication and Media related experience, including 5 years’ management experience.
- 2 years’ experience at senior management level will be advantageous.
- Management related qualification will be advantageous.
- Water or Public sector experience will be advantageous.
- Knowledge of Strategic Communications.
- Knowledge of Public Relations.
- Understanding of Water sector and current affair linkages.
- Knowledge of content development.
- Knowledge of media monitoring.
- Knowledge of marketing and promotions.
- Knowledge of Channel development.
- MS Office - advanced level.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the communications and promotions strategy and operational plans.
- Oversee and manage effective communications and promotions unit/division.
- Manage an effective and an engaged team (performance excellence and compliance).
- Co-develop appropriate content for communications and promotions.
- Accountable for the unit risk management.
- Develop appropriate communications channels and systems and support high level engagements
- Demonstrate exemplary leadership behaviours.
- Living the WRC values and supporting value-based culture.
- Define the outputs and your role & build collaborative practices.
Disclaimer
The appointment will be made in line with the WRC’s employment equity plan and the WRC supports applications from applicants living with disabilities.Â
To apply please send your CV to intern2@heitha.co.za
You may apply also on the following links below.
Recruitment agency Website:
Careers24:
LinkedIn:
CVs should contain at least three (3) references.
Overall Purpose of the Job
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to the Human Resources, Organizational Culture, Employee Relations and Wellness portfolios and ensuring that these functions are strategically integrated and aligned within the needs of the institution. The Head: Human Resources will form part of the Corporate Services Branch and will report to the Executive: Corporate Services.
Qualifications and Experience required:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology or relate field.
- Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology or related field will be advantageous
- 8 years’ experience as an HR Generalist is essential, at least 5 of which should be at management level.
- 3 years Organisational Development experience is required which includes managing change and culture initiatives, providing psychometric assessment feedback on different occupational levels.
- Registration as an Industrial Psychologist with the HPCSA and Accreditation with various Psychometric Assessment tools as well as knowledge of Sage 300 system will be added advantage.
- Understanding of  Employee Engagement tools/surveys, applicable Legislation and HR models.
- Knowledge of talent management and performance management framework design and implementation as well as Remuneration and Rewards framework development and implementation.
- Excellent Change Management Facilitating Skills.
Key Performance Areas:
- Deliver professional and strategically aligned advisory and operational support to the WRC.
- Build contemporary business practices, systems and infrastructure.
- Foster a culture of accountability and performance that supports the development of capability and capacity to achieve strategic objectives.
- Develop, implement, and monitor the HR strategy, operational plans, budget.
- Ensure that the HR environment is governed by robust policies and procedures and sound HR practices, as well as develop and ensure effective implementation of Recruitment and Selection, Talent Management, Leadership Development and Performance Management Policies.
- Manage effective Stakeholder engagement and risk associated with Human Resources.
- Manage and facilitate the employee health and wellness programmes and ensure fair and transparent employee relations practices.
The appointment will be made in line with the WRC’s employment equity plan. The WRC encourages individuals living with disabilities and individuals from designated groups to apply. Applications must be submitted to George@makhadoconsulting.co.za and CVs should contain at least three (3) contactable references. No hand delivered applications will be accepted. Also please apply on the below links:
- https://webapp.placementpartner.com/wi/vacancy?share_string=makhado_consulting_JHB000016&id=makhado_consulting&vacancy_ref=JHB000016&refreshId=662a22ee1335d&source=email
- https://www.careers24.com/jobs/adverts/2130439-head-human-resources-pretoria-east/
- https://www.executiveplacements.com/Jobs/H/Head-Human-Resources-D3-1070801-Job-Search-04-24-2024-00-00-00-AM.asp?sid=&kwds=head:+human+resources+(d3)
Closing date is the 7 May 2024. If not contacted by 30 June 2024, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Introduction
This position calls for a results-driven thinker, an excellent problem solver and a person who possess incredible interpersonal skills to bridge the gap between the organization’s visionary goals and operational execution. The Executive: Operations will form part of the Office of the CEO and will report to the Chief Executive Officer.
CVs should contain at least three (3) references. No hand delivered applications will be accepted.
Closing Date: 07 May 2024 If you are not contacted by 30 June 2024, please consider your application as unsuccessful
To apply please click on any of the links below.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/85623172/admin/feed/posts/
Duties and Responsibilities
The position of Executive: Operations will be responsible to optimise WRC's operational environment, implement of key strategic projects aligned with the WRC's strategy and lead operational performance planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. This includes coordinating and managing the essential activities of the WRC, developing strategic plans to ensure all business functions and processes are improved and efficient. Furthermore, the incumbent will be responsible to provide strategic direction, lead and oversee the risk management, Â ethics, Â compliance and ICT functions.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Applicants must be in possession of a three-year NQF level 7 qualification in Business Management/Business Administration/Accounting or a related field. A Post graduate qualification in a related field will be an added advantage. A minimum of 10 years' experience in business operations management within the Public Sector is required, 5 years of which should be in senior management position{s). Must have knowledge of legislative prescripts and framework governing the public entities as well as all administrative processes and procedures {Public Finance Management Act {PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Water Research Act etc.), public sector reporting requirements in-depth knowledge of the Framework on Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans as well as understanding of the business of the WRC.
Package & Remuneration
Market Related