Job Description

Manage WAPCo’s Human Resources, including departmental vision, objectives and strategies to  ensure  alignment with WAPCo’s mission, vision, and values, and implement Business Plan to reflect any adjustment if/when WAPCo’s strategies and goals shift; Provide  advice  to inform the strategic direction of Human Resource management to ensure overall maximisation of Corporate Business Strategy; Initiate Human Resource policies, develop processes for approval, provide guidance to management and staff, ensure adherence, and monitor and report on compliance; Manage Employment practices and legislative compliance across the four WAGP countries in collaboration with WAPCo’s Legal Division; Derive Conditions of Service from approved policies to ensure that appropriate Conditions of Service are implemented and documented, made available as required for employees’ information, and monitored to ensure effective implementation of same; Supervise the management of HR Information Systems; Monitor and review HR Administration

People Management and Organization

Advise on WAPCo organization development and initiate Change Management interventions to ensure the existence of a positive working environment that supports WAPCo values; Handle the establishment of Corporate culture initiatives, advise corporate leadership on strategies and manage implementation; Spearhead WAPCo diversity initiatives; Ensure regular engagement with employees to promote awareness of HR policies & processes and discussion of HR related issues; Supervise, develop, coach and mentor team members to ensure the maximization of their potential; Develop and keep a scorecard of Key Performance Indicators – KPI’s for measuring the performance of the HR Department.

Monitoring of External Environment to ensure best HR practices and compliance with applicable laws

Monitor the external environment with particular reference to Ministries of Labour and other Governmental Agencies having impact on human resources, and provide counsel to Management regarding human resource trends in the political and economic climate and their potential impact on the WAPCo’s business strategies; Supervise the development of systems to ensure compliance with all labour regulations in WAPCo’s countries of operations. 

Recruitment and Manpower

Supervise the management of Recruitment and Selection; Supervise the management of Manpower Planning and Succession Planning; Supervise the co-ordination of Job Evaluations and ensure implementation.

Union & Employee Group activities

Supervise the management of employee services, welfare, industrial and labour relations; Supervise Union relations and negotiations of collective bargaining units within WAPCo and ensure smooth negotiation to avoid interruption in Company operations; Ensure regular Employee engagements for non-unionised personnel; Manage employee communications (including communication with management level personnel) to ensure positive operational climate and employee relations that focus on prevention of labour industrial disharmony.

Compensation and Benefits

Manage all employee Total Compensation and Benefits processes; Review and manage implementation of compensation and benefit strategies to ensure WAPCo’s competitive advantage; Supervise the management of Reward and Performance Management Systems. 

Learning & Development/Diversity & inclusion

Review the development of strategies to ensure implementation of sustainable talent and competency development

Research and Market Analysis

Analyze the nature of the supply market, from the perspectives of how it is segmented, local/regional/global coverage across all four countries; Review and apply cost modeling techniques to ensure that there are appropriate levels of cost transparency within work categories; Accurately capture, evaluate and shape demand for goods and/or services from the business, including desired technical and service specifications; Continue to work with the business on an ongoing basis to understand how internal and external demand changes over time and adjust strategies and tactics to reflect those changing circumstances; Identify appropriate “Go to market” sourcing strategy (e.g. outsource, risk allocation to contractor) and the associated tactics required to successfully achieve the strategy.

Inventory Management

Design, implement and manage inventory control systems; Ensure proper classification, labeling and warehousing of all inventory; Keep an oversight of all the warehouse and purchasing functions related to stock items; Develop and implement policies and procedures for the maintenance of proper inventory levels and the management of inventories across the company; Ensure that accurate records of inventory levels and location are maintained across the organization;  Prepare annual working capital budgets to cover the replenishment of stock items in any given year as part of the company’s business planning process. 

Coordination of CP&M Activities for Management Decision Making - Prepare robust written sourcing strategies for the endorsement and approval by the relevant accountable stakeholders/governance structures; Lead all the end to end management interactions between WAPCo and new or existing Vendors/Contractors in order to optimize the value delivered to both parties; Provide relevant update to management on trends and concept that drive efficiency and cost   effectiveness within the company’s supply chain; Influence project concept or other business requirements based on market capabilities; Ensue effective, efficient control and expenditure of CP&M budget; Represent CP&M at all OELT (Operational Excellence Leadership Team) and management meetings; Ensure regular interaction and provide guidance to contract owners and contract holders at all levels of the contract management process; Ensure conduct of monthly meetings with contract owners and holders and ensure effective tracking and timely resolution of contract management issues.

People Management and Organization - Develop and implement the strategic direction for the CP&M organization; Supervise and develop team members to ensure the maximization of their potentials; Develop and implement CP&M Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); Ensure that the CP&M function is appropriately skilled for current & future needs and ensure that CP&M is seamlessly connected with the business to achieve appropriate technical, commercial and HES outcomes; Supervises a team of 8 staff spread across the WAGP States.

Required Skills or Experience

• Bachelor Degree or Degree in Social Sciences, Human Resources, Business or Organization Development.    
• Master’s qualification in Business Administration with Human Resources option and professional Certification in Human Resources Management will be an advantage.  
• At least fifteen (15) years relevant post qualification experience, seven (7) of which should be on managerial level.

Knowledge:  

• Behavioural Safety; Industry Knowledge
• Employment laws; ILO Conventions
• Understanding of Income Taxation across the WAGP states.
• Project Management; Knowledge of HR information systems

Key Skills:

• Development and application of strategic HR principles, procedures and practices
• Development of systems for sustainable career and succession planning, and talent management
• Benefits and compensation administration
• Manpower planning and organisational development 
• Change management 
• Employee engagement and union operations/negotiations. 
• Teamwork, conflict resolution and problem solving
• Communication & influencing  

Abilities:

• Ability to establish focus and deliver results
• Ability to lead and manage change
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Ability to manage stress and work under pressure
• Ability to demonstrate respect for all

Behaviours: 

• Comfortable with dealing with senior people regarding the objective and professional implementation of policies 
• Possess strong interpersonal, good presentation, written and verbal communication skills 
• Must lead by example and demonstrate creativity and innovation
• Exhibit good interpersonal skills in diverse environments
• Possess ability to influence others through effective communication skills
• Deliver results through others