Vacancies

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for the position of Human Resources Manager which is on a permanent basis. The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

Job Purpose

To implement strategic human resources activities and maintain core HR functions and policies. To formulate, direct and coordinate the implementation of best practice human resource strategies, policies and procedures, and the provision of efficient HR support services and advice in the areas of Organization Development, Recruitment and Selection, Learning, Training and Development, Talent Management and Succession, Change Management, Employee Relations, Staff Welfare and other related functions

Key Responsibilities

  1. Assesses the impact of growth and development programmes such as (coaching, mentoring, job rotation, stretch assignments and job shadowing).
  2. Develops succession management plans to ensure that the enterprise has a consistent supply of high performing staff executives over time.
  3. Downwardly cascaded talent review sessions that consider key positions, talent and purposefully matching organizational and individual needs.
  4. Prepares detailed human resources plans and forecasts related to strategic development plans and organizational growth and service delivery targets.
  5. Develops and executes specific human capital strategies including staff development programmes.
  6. Administers compensation, benefits and performance management systems, and safety and wellness programs for the Company.
  7. Develops and implements human resource management systems.
  8. Identifies staff vacancies and is responsible for the recruitment process in liaison with respective managers.
  9. Allocates human resources, ensuring appropriate matches between personnel.
  10. Provides current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, and opportunities for promotion and employee benefits.
  11. Addresses staffing duties such as understaffing, refereeing disputes, administering disciplinary procedures as well as facilitating the dismissal of employees.
  12. Advises managers on organizational policy matters as well as labour.
  13. Analyses and modifies compensation and benefits policies to establish for competitiveness and ensure compliance with legal requirements
  14. Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives and this include implementation of on-boarding programme.
  15. Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labour relations, and employee relations.
  16. Initiate for the overall development of the organization’s Terms and Conditions of Employment and making amendments as necessary.
  17. Contributes to continuous organizational performance improvement and change management initiatives.
  18. Initiates, participates in and/or manages various projects as needed in line with SMME development strategies.
  19. Keeps up to date with business developments in HR Management and disseminates information to staff, and management team as deemed necessary.
  20. Prepares and presents HR reports to Executive Management and the Board Remunerations Committee in accordance with standards and agreed schedules to ensure transparency and inform decisions on people management and development.

Key Competencies

  1. Managing Information: Proven ability to effectively allocate resources and plan for the implementation of human resource activities through demonstrable planning and organizations capabilities.
  2. Managing Self: Demonstrates motivation for achievement and displays flexibility. Also controls own feelings and emotions and demonstrate a positive outlook.
  3. Organizational awareness: Understands how Authority.
  4. Managing relationships: Maintains effective networks.
  5. Transformational Leadership: Inspired and self-led, motivated, innovative and accountable to achieve maximum potential in a favorable work environment.
  6. Self-Driven: Passionate, eager to learn, persistent and determined to achieve personal goals so that the entire team achieves its desired results.
  7. Partnership: Through our internal teamwork and effective partnership with stakeholders, our efforts are synergized resulting in the success of our clientele.
  8. Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and an ability to communicate with people from diverse cultural, educational and professional backgrounds, for persuasive and informative purposes.
  9. Managing Human Resources: Guides and supports subordinates through relevant coaching and mentoring and manages the performance of

Qualifications & Experience

  • A Degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational or Industrial Development or any other related fields. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
  • At least 3 to 5 years working experience in HR Management level with a strong background in manpower planning and recruitment, organizational development, compensation, performance management and industrial relations at a strategic level.
  • Deadline for submission of applicants is by close of business on 23 May 2025. Applications should be addressed to;

The Chief Executive Officer 

Small Enterprises Development Company

P.O. Box A186, Swazi Plaza, Mbabane

Emailed to recruitment@sedco.co.sz