About the position
Job Title: Independent HR & REM Committee Chairperson
Role and Responsibilities
- The Chairperson shall also be responsible to present the REMCO Committee reports to the BoT
- The Chairperson ensures that all the responsibilities or the roles of the REMCO Committee are discharged according to the approved Charter and any relevant act, standards and regulations.
- Provide oversight over the HR & REMCO workplan, including high-level oversight on HC strategy implementation
- Monitor items highlighted by internal and external auditors with regard to HR related matters
- To provide oversight over the Governance and Human Capital related matters.
- Lead the committee in monitoring, reviewing, approving the implementation of policies and practices
- To assist the Remuneration Committee in developing and administering a fair and transparent procedure for remuneration and benefits for the Scheme having regard to the organisation's performance, individual performance and comparable market statistics
Essential Requirements
- A minimum of NQF Level 7 qualification in Human Resources /Labour Law/ Business Management or any other relevant to the field
- In addition to a relevant qualification, candidates must understand HR best practices in both the private and public sector as well as possess experience at a committee/board level
- A minimum of 10 years' experience in Executive management and 5 years committee member experience is required
- A good understanding of the entire HR value proposition as well as Remuneration matters
- Three reference letters from previous and current Remuneration and Human Resources Committees or related structures.
- Preference will be given to candidates who possess qualifications and/or have experience in both Human Resources/ Labour Law/Law and Business Management or related qualification.
- Applicants must submit a motivational letter, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with at least 3 references as well as certified Identity document copy, qualifications and other supporting documents.
- Good understanding of governance and policies.
- Strong leaderships skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to think strategically
- Experience in or knowledge of the public and private sector would be an advantage
Duration and Compensation
- The Independent Remco Member will be appointed for a fixed term period of 4 year.
- Competitive remuneration shall be paid to the Independent Remco Members and will be subject to fees determined by the Board of Trustees
- Compensation is based on (i) a sitting fee per meeting of the Committee and (ii) allowable meeting preparation time.
- The Committee ordinarily meets four times per year and provision is made for special meetings as required. Meetings are normally virtual and occasionally in person.
All applications received shall be subjected to, inter alia, background and reference checks on prospective candidates. Applicants are required to submit an application letter, a detailed CV, and a certified copy of ID, on or before the closing date. Kindly note that you only need to submit one application which will be considered for all boards/advisory committees.
Closing Date: 26 June 2024
Please Note:
If the applicant has not been contacted within eight weeks of the closing date of the advert, please regard the application unsuccessful. All references and qualification alluded to in the prospective candidate's CV will be subject to a verification process.
Desired Skills:
- Governance
- Policies
- Leadership/Management Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Communication And Interpersonal Skills
About The Employer:
Rand Water Medical Scheme
Rand Water Medical Scheme is nonprofit restricted medical scheme catering specifically for the Rand Water employees and their immediate families. It was founded in 1918 and is registered (registration number 1201) in terms of the Medical Schemes Act 131 of 1998, as amended. The vision of this scheme therefore becomes to be a unique, financially sustainable medical scheme, offering competitive health care services for the well-being of all beneficiaries.
