Chief Human Capital Officer

Description

• We are looking for an experienced and qualified Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO) to oversee the company’s overall strategic human capital management role as well as ensure compliance with labour laws
• Reporting to the Managing Director, and leading a substantial staff complement, the CHCO shall be a key member of senior management and will be responsible for providing a framework for sound human capital management within the organisation as well as providing strategic HR leadership
• The ideal candidate should be a strong-willed, independent thinker and a self-motivated leader, able to operate in a complex operating environment

Duties

• Leads Human Capital strategic planning and execution, ensuring effective communication of human capital imperatives, overseeing policy development, and providing a holistic view of the business environment and its human capital needs and dynamics
• Acts as the custodian of NWR's compliance with statutory requirements with regards to employee practices
• Develops and coordinates the implementation of the performance management policy across the company, aligned to the PEGA legislation
• Accountable for the overall Human Capital performance, driving employee performance, benchmarking best practices
• Develops and implements HR policies, aligns the NWR structure with the organisational strategy, coordinates workforce planning, oversees holistic organisational development processes, establishes efficient administration of human capital-related activities, and implements employee training and development
• Collaborates with all relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure a harmonious work environment
• Oversees the Employee Relations function and all processes related to employee conditions of service
• Develops and coordinates a comprehensive talent management strategy that promotes an engaged, motivated workforce that unlocks productivity and cultivates a high-performance organisational culture
• Ensures prudent financial management, including budget compilation, approval, oversight, analysis of variances for cost-saving initiatives in all Human Capital activities
• Collaborates with all relevant industry stakeholders, resolves issues, coordinates responsibilities, and provides strategic operational advice to all stakeholders

Requisites

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience of at least ten (10) years in an HR environment of which five (5) years should have been in a senior leadership role
• Sound technical understanding of Human Capital workflow and processes
• High level of confidence in communication and interpersonal skills
• High-level of personal integrity
• Emotionally mature
• Be people-oriented and results-driven

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na
• Namibian citizens shall enjoy preference
• In terms of the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act 29 of 1998, people from designated group and persons with disabilities who meet the prescribed advertised requirements are encouraged to apply
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and no documents will be returned to applicants
• Short-listed candidates will be subjected to psychometric assessments
• Namibians who meet the requirements of the advertised positions should submit their applications, accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae and certified copies of identity documents, qualifications, and transcripts, to the Company Secretary not later than 26 January 2024 at 16:00
• Enquiries can be directed to Ms. Elsa Porfirio at EPorfirio@nwr.com.na Tel 2857144

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• An updated detailed curriculum vitae, including at least two professional references
• Certified copies of the highest academic qualifications attained
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the Namibian Qualification Authority (NQA) and proof of evaluation of qualification should be attached
• Certified copies of Identity Documents and all other supporting documents

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to the Chief Human Capital Officer at EPorfirio@nwr.com.na the Subject line “Chief Human Capital Officer”