Durban University of Technology (DUT) is located on the warm east coast of South Africa. It sprawls over seven (7) campuses in tropical and picturesque Durban, and in Pietermaritzburg, with its undulating hills that flow over from the Drakensberg Mountain.

According to our ENVISION2030 strategy, DUT’s DNA has two strands, namely ‘people-centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial’. These are interwoven intrinsically by a number of double pairs consisting of ‘values and principles’ that bind our double-helix together. The extrinsic expression of our DNA is via The DUT-Way; which demonstrates our collective character and behaviour.

The University’s ultimate goal is to contribute towards improving the lives and livelihoods of all its people, both internal and external. DUT consistently strives towards excellence and greatness in teaching-learning and in research-innovation; something that has been recognized recently when The Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings placed DUT within the top 500 of universities in the world and within the top 5 universities in South Africa. The enactment of these internationally recognized strengths is demonstrated in our impactful engagement internally and externally in service of our localities, the region and the country at large.

Human Capital Services

Post: Manager: Talent Sourcing and Operations
(Ref: 30000073)

Minimum Requirements:

• Honour’s Degree (NQF Level 8) in Human Resources Management, OR Psychology, OR Industrial Psychology, OR related field.
• 7 years’ Experience in Human Resource Management, including sourcing and selection of employees across all levels of the organisation and enhancing performance management practices.
• 3 years’ Experience in utilizing technology platforms and social media channels for sourcing and establishing talent pools.
• 3 years’ Experience in managing Human Capital Services operations through a business partnering approach.

Key Competencies:

• A proven admin history of delivering a successful end to end talent acquisition remit within varying Industries.
• Innovative ideas and recommendations to continuously improve the recruitment process.
• Experience of building talent pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter and/or other platforms
• Strong data and analytical skills in report production and trend analysis with an eye for detail
• Persuasive communication, proactively networking and influencing skills.
• The ability to deliver recruitment-related training and briefings including interview skills training and induction.
• Experience in managing Human Capital Service delivery and operations through business partnering.
• Competence and proficiency in Human Resources Systems and MS office
• Exposure to Higher Education (Ideal)
• Knowledge in competency evaluation metrics and systems (Ideal)
• Enthusiastic about research and data analysis (Ideal)

Training and Knowledge (Should the current incumbent leave)

• Recruiting at senior levels
• Sound knowledge of the relevant legislation applicable to Human Capital Management
• Sound knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players within the business and their key responsibilities and outcomes.
• Sound knowledge of the current and future trends in the business area to apply to the best interest of the Institution.
• Knowledge and understanding of strategies, policies and procedures applicable to the specific work environment to ensure that work outcomes are compliant to the policies and procedures.
• Experience in Human Capital Business Partnering

Summary of Duties:

Talent Acquisition Plans and Strategies

• Develop and implement an integrated talent acquisition strategy aligned with organisational goals.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes including workforce planning, job profiling, advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, selection, and offer management.
• Develop and co-ordinate plans to ensure the timeous appointment of suitable talent.
• Review and enhance the talent attraction strategies and methodologies. Ensure that DUT’s Employee Value Proposition remains relevant and attractive.
• Provide input into the organisation’s recruitment and selection policies and procedures and monitor the adherence to these policies and procedures.
• Establish and advise on latest trends around talent acquisition and sourcing.
• Drive employer branding initiatives to attract high-calibre talent.
• Ensure compliance with employment equity and transformation targets in recruitment.
• Establish talent pipelines and proactive sourcing strategies for critical and scarce skills.

Selection and Onboarding

• Leads the effective and timeous turnaround implementation of talent sourcing strategies and methodologies.
• Review the effectiveness of talent sourcing strategies and methodologies and provide input re the continuous enhancements.
• Oversee the timeous preparation and completion of recruitment related administration such as:

         ⁻ Advertising of vacancies

         ⁻ Applicant tracking and screening.

         ⁻ Competency based interview guides.

         ⁻ Applicant screening and testing

         ⁻ Applicant feedback and communication

• Report on the sourcing plan implementation and the identification of hard to fill vacancies.
• Ensure that external service providers adhere to the service level agreements and address any non-compliance.
• Oversee the implementation of fair selection processes, alignment to legislative and job specific requirements as well as alignment to DUT’s Employment Equity Plans
• Provide guidance to relevant stakeholders and assist with the upskilling of line managers in competency - based interviewing and any other relevant selection tools / methods.
• Lead the sourcing and selection of senior members of staff and collaborate with the Senior Director: HCS
• Ensure a positive applicant experience throughout the sourcing and selection process despite the outcome of selection decisions.
• Oversee that applicant records are accurate, complete and maintained in accordance with DUT’s document management system.
• Identify recruitment related technology and provide input into any recruitment systems / technology related budgets.
• Analyse and report on recruitment related statistics
• Facilitate induction and on-boarding of new recruits in collaboration with the various portfolios, departments and divisions of the institution.
• Oversight management and reporting on vacancy analysis, ensuring that this is kept within best practice and industry norms

HC Business Partnering

• Oversee and improve core HC processes including employee onboarding, contracts, HC records, benefits administration, and exit processes.
• Ensure HC operational excellence through process automation, compliance with policies, and standardisation of procedures.
• Monitor and manage key HC metrics (e.g., turnover, time-to-fill, headcount).
• Function as the strategic HC advisor to a portfolio of departments/faculties, guiding on HC policies, workforce planning, organisational design, and performance management.
• Partner with managers and executives to understand business needs and co-develop people solutions.
• Coach line managers on talent management, employee engagement, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes.
• Support organisational change management and staff transitions aligned with strategic plans.
• Identify and report on the key HC metrics in accordance with DUT’s reporting requirements.
• Communicate HC metrics to key stakeholders and address any. queries
• Analyse data, identify trends and risks and make necessary recommendations for improvements

People Management

• Set the relevant deliverables and performance targets for own team in the department.
• Create and maintain a climate conducive for team performance to enable the team to deliver on set targets, service level agreements.
• Initiate pro-active and corrective actions as required to ensure service delivery.
• Complete management actions within the required periods.
• Coach reportees by compiling and providing clear feedback on work performance and provides constructive suggestions to improve performance.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of own reportees development interventions on performance
  

Contact Person: Miss. ZJ. Ngcobo

Status of Position: Permanent

Salary: Market related

Please complete an official application for employment form (downloadable from DUT career site) and send with a detailed CV as well as copies of ID, qualifications and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for.

Kindly note:

Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.

“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in terms of the University’s equity policy” The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment.