The Lesotho Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO) invites applications from suitably qualified local candidates for the following position:
Job Title : Human Resources Manager - Operations
Reports to : Director Strategic Services and Human Resources
Purpose of the Role:
To provide guidance, advice and service during the implementation of all HR Policies, Regulations, Procedures and Guidelines
Key responsibilities:
1. Reviews and drafts all HR Policies and Procedures and develops roll out programmes for effective implementation.
2. Develops and ensures proper implementation of HR plans, policies, procedures and processes.
3. Implements the HRM Strategy.
4. Manages the recruitment process to ensure adherence to the Recruitment Policy and Procedures and set turnaround standards.
5. Manages and monitors the effective implementation and use of HRMIS and maintains accurate and up to date HR records.
6. Conducts research and develops staff motivation and wellness programmes in order to continuously improve staff morale within WASCO.
7. Keeps abreast of WASCO’s culture and develops behavior improvement systems.
8. Ensures fairness in disciplinary hearings by providing advice and guidance to both parties in line with the internal Disciplinary and Grievance Procedure.
9. Constantly involve the Union in consultations regarding issues of common interests to avert conflicts.
10. Implements the Remuneration Policy, Strategy, job evaluation and grading systems.
11. Ensures consistent alignment of WASCO’s Remuneration Strategy with market trends.
12. Manages the payroll and benefits administration.
13. Establishes and maintains good relations with service providers including Banks, Pension Funds, Health and Insurance Providers.
14. Manages the Provident Fund through constant liaison with Board of Trustees and the appointed broker at any given time.
15. Co-ordinates the development, review and consolidation of divisional job descriptions and provides guidance where necessary.
16. Coordinates and prepares the annual business plan for the HR Section, the recurrent and capital budget for the Section and monitors its implementation thereon.
17. Monitors HR staff performance to ensure achievement of set objectives.
Qualifications & Experience
1. Degree in HRM or related field
2. A minimum of five years working experience in a similar role
Key Attributes and Competencies:
1. Integrity and self confidence
2. Good verbal and written communication skills
3. Supervisory skills
4. Interpersonal skills
5. Negotiation skills
6. Analytical and problem solving skills
7. Workplace discipline handling
8. Recruitment and interviewing techniques
9. HR Principles, operations and procedures
10. Knowledge of the Labour code and WASCO HR Rules and Regulations
11. Computer literacy
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Submission of Applications
Interested candidates should send an application letter, a detailed CV, names of two Referees and certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts to:
The Director Strategic Services and Human Resources
Water and Sewerage Company (PTY) Ltd
P.O. Box 426
Maseru 100
The closing date for submission of applications is 30th May 2014
Disclaimers:
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Correspondence will only be directed to short-listed candidates only.
• Selection interviews for short-listed candidates will be at a date, time and place determined by WASCO.
• Short-listed candidates will be required to authenticate information provided in the CV.
• WASCO reserves the right to leave an advertised position unfilled if no suitable candidate is identified.
• The employment of successful candidate is subject to positive police clearance.
Job Title : Human Resources Manager - Operations
Reports to : Director Strategic Services and Human Resources
Purpose of the Role:
To provide guidance, advice and service during the implementation of all HR Policies, Regulations, Procedures and Guidelines
Key responsibilities:
1. Reviews and drafts all HR Policies and Procedures and develops roll out programmes for effective implementation.
2. Develops and ensures proper implementation of HR plans, policies, procedures and processes.
3. Implements the HRM Strategy.
4. Manages the recruitment process to ensure adherence to the Recruitment Policy and Procedures and set turnaround standards.
5. Manages and monitors the effective implementation and use of HRMIS and maintains accurate and up to date HR records.
6. Conducts research and develops staff motivation and wellness programmes in order to continuously improve staff morale within WASCO.
7. Keeps abreast of WASCO’s culture and develops behavior improvement systems.
8. Ensures fairness in disciplinary hearings by providing advice and guidance to both parties in line with the internal Disciplinary and Grievance Procedure.
9. Constantly involve the Union in consultations regarding issues of common interests to avert conflicts.
10. Implements the Remuneration Policy, Strategy, job evaluation and grading systems.
11. Ensures consistent alignment of WASCO’s Remuneration Strategy with market trends.
12. Manages the payroll and benefits administration.
13. Establishes and maintains good relations with service providers including Banks, Pension Funds, Health and Insurance Providers.
14. Manages the Provident Fund through constant liaison with Board of Trustees and the appointed broker at any given time.
15. Co-ordinates the development, review and consolidation of divisional job descriptions and provides guidance where necessary.
16. Coordinates and prepares the annual business plan for the HR Section, the recurrent and capital budget for the Section and monitors its implementation thereon.
17. Monitors HR staff performance to ensure achievement of set objectives.
Qualifications & Experience
1. Degree in HRM or related field
2. A minimum of five years working experience in a similar role
Key Attributes and Competencies:
1. Integrity and self confidence
2. Good verbal and written communication skills
3. Supervisory skills
4. Interpersonal skills
5. Negotiation skills
6. Analytical and problem solving skills
7. Workplace discipline handling
8. Recruitment and interviewing techniques
9. HR Principles, operations and procedures
10. Knowledge of the Labour code and WASCO HR Rules and Regulations
11. Computer literacy
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Submission of Applications
Interested candidates should send an application letter, a detailed CV, names of two Referees and certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts to:
The Director Strategic Services and Human Resources
Water and Sewerage Company (PTY) Ltd
P.O. Box 426
Maseru 100
The closing date for submission of applications is 30th May 2014
Disclaimers:
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Correspondence will only be directed to short-listed candidates only.
• Selection interviews for short-listed candidates will be at a date, time and place determined by WASCO.
• Short-listed candidates will be required to authenticate information provided in the CV.
• WASCO reserves the right to leave an advertised position unfilled if no suitable candidate is identified.
• The employment of successful candidate is subject to positive police clearance.
