Executive Manager: People Management - Transnet



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Position Purpose:

Accountable for providing strategic leadership for People Management (PM) Service Delivery to Operations and Head Office.

Directs, aligns and manages the PM portfolios under his / her leadership in support of the strategy & business plans.

Responsible to ensure that the PM teams that are supporting Operations and Head Office are properly executing value adding & cost-effective PM services to their customers.

Position outputs:

Accountable for providing strategic leadership to Talent, Performance and Compensation & Benefits Specialist teams :

Develop strategy and lead implementation in the following areas:

  • Talent sourcing, placement, retention program and processes are continuously reviewed and upgraded.
  • Review Reward / Remuneration programs; implement in line with Transnet guidelines
  • Ensure Salary and Benefits are reviewed, improved and administered in line with legislation and Transnet guidelines.
  • Establish and maintain links between business objectives, individual performance and remuneration programs


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PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT:

  • Develop programs to monitor and implement effective performance management systems across TPT
  • Provide advise and support to TPT management and employees
  • Set and ensure deadlines for the various steps in the program are met : Set Objectives, Mid-year Reviews, Final Reviews.
  • Ensure timeous submission and approval of reports

Direct, align and manage the Sectors and Terminals PM Business Partners in support of the strategy & business plans:

  • Support the GM-PM in developing and executing TPT PM strategy, ensure in alignment to Group PM strategy and TPT

Business Plans

  • Lead strategic PM initiatives in support of business strategies and plans
  • Formulate TPT Sector and Terminals PM strategies and drive execution
  • Lead co-creation of PM solutions & services before implementation in the Terminals and TPT Head Office
  • Work closely with TPT Senior Management team to identify the current and future workforce neds of the business and in collaboration with the PM Senior team, design PM and organizational development strategies, plans and interventions to ensure the business is well equipped to achieve its objectives Focus on the delivery of a professional PM Business Partner service to the business
  • Support the General Manager PM and provide the strategic interface between PM and other departments to embed a strategic approach to PM management and development that results in a more effective frontline delivery
  • Provide direction, oversight and on-going evaluations of Human Performance Team Capabilities to ensure consistency with strategic vision and intended direction
  • Ensure customer satisfaction TPT on PM services provided
  • Advocate PM Business interest in relevant meetings with TPT Managers and employees
  • Create awareness & educate employees on PM practices, policies, products and services

Responsible to ensure that the Regional and Terminal PM teams are properly executing value adding & cost effective PM services to their customers:

  • Monitor and continuous review service delivery levels of Regional and Terminal PM Teams.
  • Ensure services are delivered within approved Operational budget (OPEX)
  • Drive EE/AA/ Diversity targets for own functional team
  • Facilitate sound employee relations and team effectiveness
  • Drive implementation of BP enablement/development


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Qualifications & Experience:

  • Degree in Human Resources or related field (NQF Level 7)
  • A Post-graduate leadership/ business management degree/ program will be an advantage.
  • 12 - 15 Years’ experience in one or more functional PM disciplines, people management experience, preferably management level and a successful track record in a medium to large division/ company. At least 5 years’ experience must be on senior management level in the same environment.

Competencies:

Relevant legislation

  • Sound knowledge of the development and implementation of People Management strategy, policies and processes
  • Experience in dealing with senior executives and challenging individuals
  • Good insight and understanding of HR trends and the use of data analytics
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of how to align the People Management processes and products with business requirements
  • Sound understanding of strategic HR management



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