Job Description

Closing Date 2024/08/21
Reference Number SAA240814-1
Job Title SAAT HOD HR and Training
Division SAAT
Business Unit Human Capital
Job Type Permanent
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Kempton Park
Job PurposeThe HOD HR and Training is responsible to provide comprehensive HR solutions to the business in order to ensure that SAAT has the right people resources, policies and practices to deliver on its strategy.
Principal AccountabilitiesIdentify key areas within SAAT where HR can meet and deliver upon business needs

• To review, interpret and understand the SAA Group Strategy and how this links and impacts on SAAT's strategy
• To consult with cross-functional stakeholders within SAAT to understand their business requirements and identify the gaps between what is needed and what has been delivered

HR benchmarking and industry best practice comparison

• To keep abreast with current industry trends and practices and advise the business around how these can be applied within the SAAT context
• To regularly benchmark and compare how SAAT can improve its recruitment and selection, remuneration and benefits and employee relations strategies

Recruitment and Selection

• To review, interpret and understand SAAT's talent and resourcing requirements and how to meet these needs
• Design and implement recruitment and selection strategies to satisfy current and future resourcing needs

Remuneration and Benefits

• To ensure the successful delivery of SAAT's remuneration and benefits strategy in order to meet legislative and contractual obligations

Employee Relations

• To develop and implement Employee Relations policies and procedures which will support harmonious employee relationships in the workplace and ensure that conflict and disagreements are resolved efficiently and effectively

Cost and budget management

• Prepare and manage budget within area of control
• Prepare cost tracking and variation reports
• Make recommendations for budget-affecting change requests
• Inform management timeously of potential over-spend

Staff Management

• Manage all HR related matters pertaining to staff including, inter alia, recruitment, development of KPl's, performance management, training, development and labour relations actions; and ensure compliance with all relevant HR and SAAT policies and procedures

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or related postgraduate qualification at NQF level 7
• Minimum 5 - 7 years HR Management experience (Aviation industry experience preferable)

Knowledge and Skills

• Human Resources best practices, policies and procedures
• Human Resource Management methodologies principles, concepts and practices
• Legislation governing Human Resources Practices (BCEA, LRA, OHSA, Constitution, EEA etc)
• Project management and implementation and principles
• Change management principles
• Computer literate (MS Office) - Ability to construct effective presentation / management reports
• Aviation industry and regulatory requirements
• Consultations practices
• SAP HR proficiency
• Business acumen
• Business consultation and needs identification skills
• Planning and organising
• Business communication skills (written and verbal)
• Information processing
• Conflict management
• Resource utilization

Attributes

• Analytical thinking
• Conceptual thinking
• Initiative
• Achievement orientation
• Customer service orientation
• Impact and influence
• Organisational awareness
• Team leadership
• Integrity

Additional InformationPLEASE NOTE:Applications should be e-mailed to and cc and REFERENCE NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE SHOULD BE IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE EMAIL.Applications will not be accepted without the following:

• Detailed CV
• Internal application form signed off by current Line Manager (only internal employees)
• Certified copies not older than 6 months of the applicants:

• School Certificate (Matric or N3)
• Tertiary qualifications
• Identity Document
• Drivers license
• All other relevant qualifications

Incomplete applications or applications without this documentation will not be considered.

South African Airways