Specialist: Performance & Talent Manageme at NRF National Research Foundation

About the position

Postion Summary:
The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Specialist: Performance & Talent Management who will be responsible for developing and implementing approved performance and talent management (including career development and succession planning) strategies, policies, and programmes that align with the organisation’s business goals and support its talent acquisition, retention, and development objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify overarching company performance and development goals
• Create and oversee the implementation of the processes and procedures that support and enhance formal management of employee performance as per the organisation’s objectives
• Establish communications channels to disseminate formal performance management processes, and processes to receive employee feedback and modify development policies and standards accordingly
• Gather and assess business intelligence and the necessary data to assess employee performance and identify individual and departmental workplace issues and development barriers
• Contribute to the design and implementation of talent and career development strategies, tools, and resources
• Propose approaches, ideas, and business insight to HR leadership and business partners to increase the effectiveness, reach, and visibility of talent and career programmes and help the organisation respond to career and talent-related opportunities and demands
• Facilitate senior level inclusive processes to identify critical positions that will be needed to support business continuity
• Identify competencies, skills, and institutional knowledge that are critical success factorsDevelop a pool of talent to step into critical positions through targeted career development strategies
• Provide guidance in the administration of Psychometric Assessments for specific roles
• Maintain Psychometric Database and records of testing supplies, and assessment instruments
• Engage with service providers on assessments and administration processes
• Maintain confidentiality of assessment reports

Minimum Qualification:

• Honours Degree / Post Graduate Qualification / Professional Qualification / NQF 8

Minimum Experience:

• 5-10 years

• NQF 8 Qualification in Human Resources/Psychology or related
• Qualification in project management will be advantageous
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Psychometrist
• 5 years’ experience in a performance, talent management and/or human resources development environmentExperience in employee development, assessment and career management

Experience:

• Computer skills (MS Projects, Excel, PPT, Word etc
• )Communication Skills (Verbal & Written)Excellent Administrative and organisation skillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention to detail
• Problem solving

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of performance management, talent management, career development and succession planning
• Ability to effectively use HR information management and planning software
• Ability to engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously

The NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant·s suitability for the position. The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.

Desired Skills:

• Skilled in applied field of position
• Knowledge to be relevant
• Responsible in performing duties

About The Employer:

The National Research Foundation (NRF) is established by an Act of Parliament and mandated to contribute to national development by supporting, promoting and advancing research and human capacity development, through funding and the provision of the necessary research infrastructure, in order to facilitate the creation of knowledge, innovation and development in all fields of science and technology, including humanities, social sciences and indigenous knowledge; and supporting and promoting public awareness of, and engagement with, science. The NRF is a well-established organisation that is highly networked within the knowledge system, nationally and internationally. It is the principal organisation responsible for promoting the national research enterprise and is the primary public funder of postgraduate students and researchers and provider of research infrastructure in the country. It has well-developed, best practice research evaluation and support systems.