The Manager HR & Administration is responsible to oversee and manage the human resources and administration function. The position is responsible for the setting up of people management governance structures and frameworks that will improve business performance and ensure the achievement of the strategic objectives. Coordinate the development and implementation of the performance management processes and systems.
Person Profile:
Focuses on high levels of team and individual performance and productivity. Demonstrate an attitude of positive and proactive approaches in identifying problems, creating innovative solutions and leading teams through collaboration. Demonstrates honesty, decisiveness, openness, thoughtfulness, empathetic, genuine, reliable and tolerant attributes. Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, tolerance, determination and commitment. Flexible and able to multitask; can work within a fast-moving environment, while also demonstrated resourcefulness in tasks execution. Is respectful, constructive and has an energetic style. Ability to build and maintain effective teams and be a team player. Must be well presented, business-like and flexible to travel.
- Provide direction to the overall HR and Administration function and ensure the development of human resource policies and procedures.
- Ensure the development of long term plans to improve leadership and management capabilities.
- Ensure the development of talent management frameworks that are responsive to the human resource requirements of the Board.
- Link the departmental human resource development goals to the strategic goals of the Board.
- Establish and maintain appropriate systems for measuring and reporting performance and productivity.
- Ensure that the administration of the remuneration and third party payments are done correctly and comply with regulations and market conditions.
- Direct and ensure optimal Staffing, recruitment and selection processes
- Establish and implement an employee relations policy and monitor the labour relations environment.
- Establish and manage the health and safety policies, standards, processes, and systems.
- Identify training and development needs of team members and recommend suitable learning and development interventions.
- Manage employee performance and takes corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
- Ensure that human resource operational risks are identified and remedial plans are developed.
- Undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time
The Manager HR and Administration is required to hold a minimum of an appropriate and relevant Honours degree in Human resource management, organisational development, Industrial psychology or an equivalent qualification. A Post graduate business leadership qualification is an added advantage, with 7 – 8 years’ experience in the human resources management field and at least 4 years should have been in a managerial role.
- Good understanding of the people management rules, regulations and principles including the local Labour laws.
- Ability to work under high work pressure, work load and deliver on timelines
- Good knowledge and skills of dispute resolution mechanisms.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and conflict resolution skills.
- Accuracy and attention detail
- Excellent negotiation and positive influencing skills
- Solid writing, communication and presentation skills
- Good financial planning and budgeting and budget monitoring skills
- Analyse complex business aspects and draw conclusions
- Strong understanding and experience of VET Levy, PAYE and any other relevant legislation
- Demonstrate aptitude for learning new technologies
- Plan ahead and work in systematic and in an organised way
- A good understanding of data privacy and confidentiality standards
- Ethical conduct and high integrity
The Namibian Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDP) is a Non-profit Association Incorporated under Section 21 and is established as an autonomous entity in the Presidency and pronounced as a Public Enterprise in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Enterprises Governance Act, 2019 (Act No. 1 of 2019). The Board is mandated to promote and facilitate investment by foreign and Namibian investors and new Ventures that contribute to economic development and job creation; Implement Namibia Investment Policy and attendant Strategy amongst others.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no documents will be returned.