Job Opportunities at the Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) 2022

The management of the Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) is inviting qualified applicants to apply for the available job positions below;

MANAGER HUMAN CAPITAL: PATTERSON D4

DEPARTMENT: HUMAN CAPITAL & CORPORATE AFFAIRS
POSITION: MANAGER HUMAN CAPITAL: PATTERSON D4
CONTRACT: FROM DATE OF ASSUMPTION OF DUTY TO 31 DECEMBER 2023

2022 Intakes in Namibia [Universities, Colleges, VTC Intake]

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To manage and coordinate human resource transactional services, payroll, wellness, organisational effectiveness and employee relations, and ensure human resource administration and operations run smoothly, effectively and efficiently in providing support services to line managers and employees.

PERSONALITY
Focusing on high and excellent team performance and have a positive outlook. Reliable, tolerant, committed and determined. Empathetic and a clear communicator, able to see things from the other person’s perspective and embrace diversity. Keen for new experience, responsibility and accountability. Able to get along with others and be a team player. Mature and comfortable in dealing with senior executives within or outside the organisation. Be principled and uphold the values and principles of integrity and ethical conduct.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Recruitment and selection services
Payroll management and administration
Remuneration and benefit management and administration
Safety, health and environment
Employee wellness management and coordination
Learning and development management
Organisational effectiveness
Strategy implementation and organisation design
Performance management system administration
Talent and succession management
Maintain and create sound employee relations
Employee disciplinary, grievance and disputes management
Stakeholder engagement and union relationship management
Human resource administration
Human resource compliance
Human resource coordination

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES AND KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations and principles of the NSFAF
• Knowledge of payroll system(s)
• Ability to work under high work pressure, work load and deliver on timelines
• Good understanding of the national labour laws, regulations and frameworks
• Ability to read, interpret and enforce relevant policies and procedures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with top management
• Accuracy and attention to details
• Knowledge of principles of delivering leading customer services.
• Adapting to changing work priorities
• Communicating with diverse groups and individuals
• Good understanding of third-party payments and relevant third-party rules
• Solid writing, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and complex assignments
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders
• Plan ahead and work in systematic and organised way
• Good understanding of recruitment and selection tools and practices
• Good knowledge of job evaluation and grading system
• Good understanding of remuneration and payroll management
• A good understanding of wellness, health, safety and environment frameworks and practices
• Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques of organisational effectiveness
• Ability to make sound decisions and recommendations within established guidelines
• Ability to research, analyse data and make recommendations
• Ability to work with and through people to establish goals, objectives and action plans
• Good knowledge and skills of dispute resolution mechanisms
• Excellent negotiation and positive influencing skills
• Strong listening and mediation skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrate aptitude for learning new technologies

EDUCATION AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Degree in Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Management/Planning/Development or Labour Law/Industrial Relations.
6-year working experience in general HR at supervisory level including HR specialisation; at least three (3) years in transactional services/payroll administration/employee wellness/organisational development/performance management/employee relations.
Certification in Industrial Psychology/Occupational Health and Safety/Conciliation and Arbitration is highly recommended.
Attendance of accredited Management Development Programme is an added advantage.

Interested candidates are invited to email detailed CVs and certified copies of qualifications and Identification documents to
recruitment@nsfaf.na

All foreign qualifications must be evaluated by NQA.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified within one (1) week after the closing date. No documents will be returned.
Persons from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, women and persons with disabilities who meet the position requirements are encouraged to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 17 NOVEMBER 2022 AT 17H00

ENQUIRIES: Mr. Olavi Hamwele at 061 434 6051

HUMAN CAPITAL BUSINESS PARTNER -ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS: PATTERSON C5

DEPARTMENT: HUMAN CAPITAL AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS
POSITION: HUMAN CAPITAL BUSINESS PARTNER -ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS: PATTERSON C5
CONTRACT: FROM THE DATE OF ASSUMPTION OF DUTY TO 31 DECEMBER 2023

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Human Capital Business Partner (HCBP) serves as a consultant to management on human resources- related issues and on the administration of training and development programs, performance management and administration of talent management initiatives. The HCBP ormulates partnerships within the organization to act as a champion and change agent to deliver value added service.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Degree in Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Management/Planning/Development or Labour Law/Industrial Relations at NQF 7.
2-year working experience in general HR administration including HR specialization in organizational development/performance management/employee relations.
Certification in Industrial Psychology/Conciliation and Arbitration is an added advantage.

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES

Understand the principles of organisation development, performance management, change management and job description writing and evaluation principles and practices.
Good Interpersonal skills with people at all levels.
Good Written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.
Good Project management and administration skills.
Attention to detail and strong organisational, planning and execution skills.
Demonstrate aptitude for learning new technologies.
Ethical conduct and high integrity.
Good understand of the national labour laws.
Understand the comprehensive HR Management process.
Customer Focus.
Able to motivate teams and able to relate meaningfully to the team.
Good Administrative and Organising skills.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Training and Development Administration.
Job description and job evaluation process.
Performance Management systems.
Talent and Succession Management.
Change Management and organisational Structure.
Maintain and create sound Employee Relations
Employee Disciplinary, Grievance and Dispute Management.
General Administration and Support.

Interested candidates are invited to email detailed CVs and certified copies of qualifications and Identification documents to
recruitment@nsfaf.na

All foreign qualifications must be evaluated by NQA.

CLOSING DATE: 17 NOVEMBER 2022 AT 17H00

ENQUIRIES: Ms. Pokati Shapwa at 061 434 6007