The North West Development Corporation (SOC) Ltd was established to plan, finance, coordinate, promote and carry out the economic development of the North West Province and its people in the fields of industry, commerce, finance, mining, tourism enterprise-related activities, and other business resulting in wealth and job creation.

It is NWDC’s intention to promote equity (race, gender, and disability) through the filling of these posts for candidates whose promotion/appointment will promote representativity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan.

Salary: R631 794 P/A 
Location: Mogwase

Job Requirements

To be considered the applicant must meet the following minimum requirements: 

• Matric and a B.Com Degree in HRM/Industrial Psychology or similar
• NQF Level 8 postgraduate qualification in Human Resource Management/ Industrial Psychology or similar will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 5 years’ of experience must be at a Senior HR Practitioner and/or at a supervisory level
• Ability to develop and implement HR policies
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse culture
• Knowledgeable in terms of the Employment Equity Act (EEA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Unemployment Insurance Fund Act (UIF), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Skills Development Act (SDA) and other HR legislation
• Strong labour relations, negotiation, and communication skills
• A high sense of professionalism and ethics
• Good supervisory, leadership, and management skills
• Sensitivity towards confidential employee information
• Ability to provide impartial HR advice (orally and in writing) to senior management on technical matters
• Proficient in the full MS Office suite
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Key Responsibilities

The applicant will be reporting to the General Manager: Zone Operations and the key performance areas among other are: 

• Formulate an HR operational plan in consultation with stakeholders to ensure maximum shareholder value and the long-term success of the BSEZ through commitment to economic development and job creation
• Implement the integrated business delivery approach
• Provide leadership in building and growing a business delivery track record including, improving brand reputation
• Provide leadership for creating operational competitive advantages around the following (among others); Competence, Talent Management & Capacity building; Integrated business processes and systems; Retention of key skills; training and development performance culture & management, innovation, people management, sound employment relations, fair reward & recognition, employee wellness & OHSA, transformation (including diversity & inclusion), payroll management
• Foster effective communications and ensure appropriate relationships are maintained with the stakeholders of BSEZ
• Cultivate and promote a good corporate image
• Develop, grow and protect BSEZ’s corporate brand
• Implement progressive HR policies & procedures in consultation to support the achievement of BSEZ strategy and compliant with relevant legislation and regulations
• Develop and direct the implementation of organisational sustainability measures
• Direct the compilation of performance reports in accordance with the organisation’s governance protocol
• Providing effective, professional advice and guidance to internal customers regarding labour legislation and regulations on services delivered
• To establish functional standards for accurate recordkeeping, administration, and systems enabling proper data management
• To measure employee engagement and satisfaction with HR & Legal services

Note: All successful candidates will be required to sign a Performance Agreement Contract. 

It is NWDC’s intention to promote equity (race, gender, and disability) through the filling of these posts for candidates whose promotion/appointment will promote representativity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. 

Interested candidates are requested to forward a cover letter, detailed CV, and relevant certified academic qualifications (Not older than 6 months) to recruitment@nwdc.co.za, 
No hand deliveries will be accepted.

DOWNLOAD HR APPLICATION FORM HERE! 

Please clearly indicate which position you are applying for. 

A separate application is required for each position. 

HR-related enquiries may be directed to Mmathapelo Tamako mmathapelot@nwdc.co.za
 Post-related enquiries may be directed to kabelom@nwdc.co.za and/or 0732431772. 

The onus lies with the applicant to ensure that all foreign qualifications are verified by SAQA. 

Closing date: 11 November 2022. 

No late applications will be considered. 

Communication will be reserved for shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear from us three months after the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful. 

NB: NWDC reserves the right not to appoint.

Non-Executive Directors: Mr. KK Konopi (Chairperson), Ms. M Sentle, Mr ME Mojaki, Ms. SM Maleka, Ms. T Malaka, Ms. N Phadu-More, Ms. MJ Msiza, Dr. S Nokaneng, Mr. SW Ncongolo Executive Directors: Mr. Tshepo Phetla (Chief Executive Officer) Mr Kudakwashe Mpofu (Acting Chief Financial Officer) Company Secretary: Mr. K Mafokwane HEAD OFFICE: Po Box 3011, Mmabatho, 2735, North West Province, Republic of South Africa Telephone: (018) 381-3663 Website: www.nwdc.co.za