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Senior Manager: Talent & Performance

Requirement Overview

The Senior Manager for Talent and Performance plays a critical role in developing and executing strategies to attract, retain, and optimise the performance of employees within the AGSA. The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing talent and performance management strategy and supporting programs, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring that the AGSA’s talent aligns with its strategic objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of HR practices, performance and talent metrics, and the ability to collaborate with and influence various stakeholders to drive organisational success.
The incumbent will also design and conceptualise talent and performance management infrastructure, systems, procedures and value chains to directly impact employee experiences across the employee lifecycle. An important measure of success is the net promoter scores obtained from relevant employee surveys and the AGSA’s position as an employer relative to other public service entities. The Senior Manager for Talent and Performance is pivotal to the AGSA’s ability to attract, develop, and retain top talent, ensuring the achievement of strategic goals and objectives.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

Develops and refines strategies for attracting top talent that aligns with the AGSA’s objectives.
Establishes and manages a performance management framework that fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
As may be required, co-designs and/or reviews the Organisation Effectiveness BU’s operating model and value chain to align with the People strategy.
Collaborates with People Partners to understand the specific needs and challenges of each business unit or department.
Based on sound understanding of the AGSA’s business goals, business and operating models and core processes (business acumen), influences and aligns the People strategy into clear business unit people objectives and action plans to support the achievement of the overall organisation objectives.
Works closely with People Partners, Shared Services, and the CPO to develop and refine the AGSA’s talent and performance management strategy.
Provides People Partners, Shared Services, and the CPO with relevant data and insights on employee satisfaction, engagement, and other People metrics, to assist in making strategic decisions and changes to the People Strategy.
Inputs towards and contributes to the development of the People Strategy, and the operational alignment and implementation thereof, to help achieve long-term objectives

Product Management and Operations

Designs and conceptualises talent (team to individual level) performance management practices across the People value chain and employee lifecycle which will align to the organisation and People strategies. In respect of Talent Acquisition:

o Identifies critical skill gaps and designs recruitment plans to address them.
o Implements innovative sourcing techniques to tap into diverse talent pools.

In respect of Performance Management:
o Creates and maintains clear performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) applicable to all portfolios and BUs.
o Designs and implements a feedback system to improve employee performance.

In respect Talent Development and Training:

o Identifies skill development needs and designs training programs to address them.
o Aligns training initiatives with long-term talent development goals.
o Evaluates the effectiveness of training programmes through feedback and performance data

In respect of Succession Planning:
o Creates and maintains a structured succession planning process to identify and prepare high-potential employees for leadership roles.
o Ensures a strong talent pipeline that can seamlessly fill key positions when needed.
o Collaborates with managers to groom potential successors.

In respect Analysis and Reporting:
o Generates regular reports that provide insights into the effectiveness of talent and performance management strategies.
o Uses data-driven insights to make informed decisions and improvements.
In respect of Policy Alignment and Compliance:
o Stays updated on labour laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
o Ensures that talent and performance management practices are in compliance with all relevant laws and company policies.
o Develops and updates People policies to reflect changes in employment regulations. In respect of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing:
o Contributes to the creation of strategies to enhance employee engagement and well-being, as engaged employees are more likely to perform at their best.
o Contributes to the implementation of initiatives such as surveys, feedback mechanisms, and wellness programs to support a positive workplace culture.
In respect of Leadership and Change Management:
o Leads and inspires People practitioners and HR Squads teams and cross-functional groups to implement talent and performance strategies.
o Effectively manages change and transitions, helping employees adapt to new initiatives.
Applies design thinking to understand employee needs and listen to incorporate feedback.
Continuously assesses and refines talent and performance management processes and programs.
Adapts to changing business needs and industry trends to ensure ongoing effectiveness.
Implements and monitors subjective experiences of employees to talent and performance initiatives through processes, systems, and human touch points.
Collaborates with People Partners in change management initiatives, ensuring that employees are well-prepared for organisational changes.
Assists People Partners in accordance with the talent and performance plan with identified processes and products ensuring an enhanced employee lived experience.
Monitors the AGSA’s ability to retain valuable talent.
Data Literacy and Digital Agility
Use data analytics and HR technology to track and assess talent and performance metrics.
Collects data, analyses it, and interpretate the information to provide actionable people and business insights in delivering the people plans.
Draws insights from data and trends to improve processes, employee engagement and policy alignment across the business and diagnose people issues and recommend effective solutions.
Leverages technology to increase efficiency and drive business results to improve the digital employee experience of talent and performance programmes, which leads to increased engagement and communication.
Utilises technology to increase the impact of the People function and prepares the AGSA for the adoption of digital practices.

Stakeholder Management

Collaborates within the People portfolio, audit and non-audit portfolios, BUL’s, and senior management to ensure talent and performance management initiatives are aligned with the AGSA’s strategic plan.
Acts as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, providing insights on how talent and performance initiatives can drive business success.
Regularly communicates with senior executives and leaders to align talent and performance initiatives with the organization’s strategic objectives.
Provides updates on the impact of talent and performance practices on the AGSA’s performance.
Collaborate with the People portfolio colleagues to ensure that talent and performance strategies are integrated with People functions, including recruitment, training, and people experience management.
Shares insights and data related to talent and performance management maturity to support People decision-making.
Acts as a liaison between management and employees, gathering feedback, and addressing concerns.
Collaborates with managers to ensure they understand the importance of the talent and performance management and their role in shaping it.
Collaborates with the Employment Relations function to establish and maintain constructive relationships between the employer and employee and identifying the impact on the talent and performance programme.
Collaborates with the Senior Manager for Reward and Remuneration to ensure that compensation packages align with the AGSA’s talent and performance objectives.
Manages relationships with external vendors and consultants who provide services related to talent and performance, such as psychometric assessment providers or training providers.
People Management
Collaborates with the People team to create and execute training and development programs to enhance employee skills and competencies, including those of the People Portfolio.
Manages own performance to drive productivity and effectiveness.
Operationally assists HR squads of multidisciplinary teams to resolve a specific business problem.
Motivates, coaches and provides mentorship other staff to ensure maximum productivity and development of the staff to their full potential.
Provides leadership and direction to junior staff.
Supports the implementation of the activities outlined in the BU People Plan, transformation/culture plans.

Financial Management

Collaborates with People portfolio leadership to develop and manage the budget for talent and performance management initiatives.
Ensures that financial resources are allocated effectively to support recruitment, training, and talent development programmes.
Cost of employee turnover- may be required to calculate and periodically report the financial impact of employee turnover on recruitment, training, and lost productivity etc.
Understands and contributes to the finance principles, risks, reward, and business outcomes to ensure the management of an effective and sustainable People Portfolio.
Gives input to the budget and contribute to the development of the unit’s budget, Portfolio budget, project budgets etc.
Analyses the costs associated with talent acquisition, training, and development programmes.
Identifies opportunities for cost savings or process improvements while maintaining quality and effectiveness.
Assesses the return on investment (ROI) for various talent and performance management initiatives.
Determine the financial impact of programmes by tracking their contribution to productivity, retention, and overall business performance.
Provides financial reports and analysis related to talent and performance management initiatives to portfolio leadership.
Forecasts future financial needs for talent and performance management initiatives, taking into account growth, changes in strategy, and industry trends.
Effectively applies knowledge and skills to compile, balance, monitor and report on People budgets they are responsible for.
Suggests and implement initiatives to build a positive work culture in the team and People Portfolio.

Other responsibilities

Performs and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required

Closing Statement

To successfully upload documents, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters.

This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.

We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation.

Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

Closing date : 13th December 2024

Junior ERP developer

Requirement Overview

The purpose of the position is to provide programming expertise in the design, development and maintenance of business applications based on the PeopleSoft/Oracle development stack.

This position reports to a Specialist: Senior ERP developer.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

Contribute to the development and maintenance of ERP customizations to support the AGSA’s operations.
Support the implementation of the centre Balance Score Card (BSC) projects and initiatives.
Product Management

Provide support in Solution Design:

Assist in formulation and defining of application scope and objectives
Assist in preparing detailed technical specifications for applications to be developed
Develop Business Applications:

Convert specifications into working systems
Develop technical solutions for fixes, enhancements and maintenance
Develop applications according to the development policies, procedures, standards and methodologies of the office.
Develop business applications within appropriate timeframes
Perform unit testing:

Perform unit testing of new developments and maintenance to the application system
Verify that solutions are effectively tested and quality assured
Correct program code, syntax or logic errors as required
Release business applications effectively and efficiently:

Prepare and maintain application documentation
Ensure compliance of application software with release management and applicable SOP’s
Verify that the content of the training manual aligns with system functionality
Assist in training users on new application functionality developed
Provide Business Applications support:

Provide third-line support on in the proper configuration of security and user access management for custom developed applications.
Provide third-line Functional Support to end users on custom developed applications.
Provide knowledge-transfer and technical training to Service Desk staff and second-line application support teams.
Stakeholder Management

Maintain effective relations with both internal and external stakeholders.
Build collaborative relationships with internal and relevant stakeholders.
Support initiatives of sharing insights, risks and experiences.
Manage the feedback process to stakeholders by tracking all queries received, getting the relevant information and formulating appropriate responses according to the approved protocol.
People Management

Manage own performance to drive productivity.
Participate and/or take lead in the business unit transformation/culture plans.
Provide support to the management team with regard to centre management and other people related tasks.
Financial management and Operational Management

Ensure compliance to AGSA policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
Manage supply chain processes within scope of work.
Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JD’s)

Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required.

Skills, Experience & Education

This position requires a minimum qualification of a National Diploma (NQF 6) in IT or related field.

Experience

The incumbent requires at least 3 years’ experience in software development in the following:
Experience developing using the PeopleSoft Tool set: Application Designer, Application Engine, Component Interfaces, People Code, Application packages and Integration Broker

Closing Statement

To successfully upload documents, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters.

This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.

We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation.

Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

Closing date : 12 December 2024

Specialist – Senior ERP Dev

Requirement Overview

The purpose of this position is to provide business and system analysis and programming expertise in the analysis, design, and development of business applications based on PeopleSoft/Oracle’s development stack including maintenance of existing applications in the organisation to ensure their continued effective and efficient functioning to support evolving business processes.

This position reports to a Senior Manager: Applications Development, Support & Maintenance and is responsible for leading and managing junior developers.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

Contribute to the planning, development and maintenance of ERP customizations to support the AGSA's operations.
Support the implementation of the centre Balance Score Card (BSC) initiatives.
Contributes to the development and implementation of the BU balance score card (BSC) initiatives.

Product Management

Solution Design:

Responsible for the identification of systems/applications related issues that require more attention, and work to resolve such based on an understanding of the business problem/need this includes identification of risks that could impact business.
Source and provide explanations and make recommendations regarding current application functionality, new features and application enhancements.
Provide technical input to the ICT senior managers (SM) with regard to technical decisions with consideration of long-term implications.
Responsible for the formulation of system solutions or propose business process alternatives to mitigate risks and meet business requirements.
Provide inputs to project planning with regards to business priority, criticality, time frames and required resources.
Provide system analysis and programming expertise in the analysis, design and development of business applications.
Provide technical expertise make recommendations regarding application requirements and solutions.
Develop Business Applications:

Define problem definition for application development:
Formulate and define application scope and objectives
Devise and modify procedures to solve business problems
Prepare detailed specifications from which programs will be developed, tested, debugged, and documented
Provide technical expertise to the business analyst regarding system requirements and solutions
Develop business applications to meet business requirements:
Complying with the system development life cycle (SDLC) and project management life cycle methodologies by participating in scope assessment, risk and cost analysis
Ensure that applications are configured to meet business requirements
Develop software applications that meet the business requirements by converting the specifications, fixes etc. into working systems
Provide technical development leadership through full project life cycle from discovery of requirements through to implementation and go live
Establish appropriate workarounds for functional issues
Perform unit testing and ensure full quality assurance performed:
Perform unit testing of new developments and maintenance to the application system
Liaise with the business through business analysts or service level manager to determine best correction for errors
Correct program code, syntax or logic errors as required
Release business applications effectively and efficiently:
Release application development
Identify the areas on which the implementation may have an effect in terms of daily operations
Compile relevant communication to these areas
Verify that the content of the training manual is aligned with system functionality.
Address post implementation review feedback:

Ensure that the post-implementation testing/review is done and feedback received
Provide recommendations to address post-implementation feedback where corrective action is required.
Ensure business applications are developed in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, methodologies and standards.
Provide Business Applications Support:

Handle inquiries related to application development, maintenance and enhancements, support and tuning of new and existing applications for maximum efficiency
Provide support on integration features between software packages
Provide technical and functional support and guidance to stakeholders in the operation of application
Provide guidance and technical support to the stakeholders on programming techniques to enable users to extract data for reporting purposes
Provide business application support for escalated cases from second-line support
Stakeholder Management

Establish, build and maintain collaborative working relationships with relevant internal stakeholders.
Build and maintain positive and value-adding relationships with relevant external stakeholders.
Scan the environment to ensure a clear understanding of stakeholder needs.
Proactively interact with stakeholders to determine their needs and deliver on them accordingly.
Engage with both internal and external stakeholders to identify and evaluate performance barriers and success in order to continuously improve on the service delivery.
Work in collaboration with colleagues in the centre to ensure timeous delivery of the work.
Establish and maintain relations with recognised professional bodies within own professional sphere.
Manage service level agreements (SLAs).
People Management

Support the implementation of the activities outlined in the BU People Plan, transformation/culture plans.
Manage team performance to drive productivity.
Motivate, coach and mentor staff to ensure maximum productivity and development of the staff to their full potential.
Participate in initiatives to attract talent.
Financial management and operational management

Contribute to the compilation of centre budget, and manage project expenditure related to functional area.
Ensure compliance to the organisation’s governance processes, policies and processes.
Manage supply chain processes within own functional area.
Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JD’s)

Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments delegated by the senior manager not stipulated in the role profile description as and when required.

Skills, Experience & Education

This position requires a minimum qualification of a Bachelor`s Degree (NQF level 7) in Information Technology or Computer Science.

Experience

The incumbent requires at least 5 years’ experience in systems analysis, software development or related technical experience in the following:
Experience developing using the PeopleSoft Tool set: Application Designer, Application Engine, Component Interfaces, People Code, Application packages and Integration Broker
PeopleSoft systems and software packages knowledge, including implementation, system integration and support

Closing Statement

To successfully upload documents, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters.

This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.

We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation.

Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

Closing date : 12 November 2024

Receptionist – ECBU

Requirement Overview

To provide professional reception, administrative and secretarial support services to the AGSA and build constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders in a manner that promotes the image of the AGSA.

Roles & Responsibilities

Reception support services

Efficient and cost effective receptions support services are provided to the staff within the AGSA by doing the following:

Booking of venues
Control of equipment in and out of the building
Answer telephone and take messages
Receiving, registering and distributing faxes and e-mails
Sending mail via docex or courier service
Assist with typing duties as and when required by staff within the AGSA.
Reception duties

Providing efficient reception duties that promote an image of professionalism and comply with security procedures.
Maintain the visitors book
Issue visitor with security access card, reclaim when visitors leave.
Monitor that visitors to AGSA comply with security procedures.
Receive, record and distribute deliveries to the appropriate recipient within the AGSA.
Monitor that reception area is professionally maintained at all times.
Liaise with Facility Manager and Facility assistant to organise visitors parking.
Organise that coffee and tea be served to visitors in professional manner.
Resolve requests/enquiries from visitors.

Coordination of meeting or training rooms

Assist the BU in the management of the booking system for the boardrooms
Keep a diary reflecting all bookings for meetings/training rooms

Ad hoc duties

Assist with any other duties (filing, prepare refreshments for visitors, assist in preparation of the venues for meetings/training etc) as and when requested by the BU
Request quotes from suppliers.

Skills, Experience & Education

Formal Education

Matric / Grade 12.
Experience

At least 2 years reception experience

Closing Statement

The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date.To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters.

This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary reference checking. We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation. Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

Closing Date: 04 December 2024

Manager: Data Analytics (Integration & Innovation BU)

Requirement Overview

To provide support to Data Analytics Manager in management of data analytics projects for both MFMA and PFMA audit cycles in accordance with AGSA Policies and Procedures. The incumbent will also be expected to provide data analytics support to various audit business units within AGSA, i.e. Regulatory Audit, Information Systems Audit, Investigation Business Unit, and Performance Audit.

The incumbent will advocate for a data-driven culture, provide leadership for a team of data analysts and trainee data analyst. Where necessary, the incumbent will provide support and train trainee data analyst on various data analytics and data science tools.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

Support the implementation of the business unit balance score card
(BU BSC) on the development and execution of fraud data analytic projects.
Product Management

Conduct data analytic assignments
Develop data analytics models
Ensure that the data analytics models are well developed, tested, and implemented
Ensure that the integrity and dependability of data for analytical purposes are processed, cleansed and verified
Develop and maintain databases by acquiring data from primary and secondary sources, and build scripts that will make our data evaluation process more flexible or scalable across datasets
Evaluate internal systems for efficiency, problems, and inaccuracies, and develop and maintain protocols for handling, processing, and cleaning data
Work directly with audit business units managers and senior managers to gather their data analytics requirements, provide status updates, and build relationships
Using existing and new data sources to extract new information and convey that information according to the audience to the data
Promote and manage sound internal controls within the Business Unit
Keep abreast of the latest development at the AGSA
Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Co-ordinate stakeholder engagements/meetings for the management team and ensure proper record keeping.
Actively participate in technical discussions as required.
Provide support with the packaging of information to be used in a knowledge sharing setup on audit insights, research findings and general knowledge.
Manage the feedback process to stakeholders by tracking all queries received, getting the relevant information and formulating appropriate responses according to the approved protocol.
People Management

Manage own performance to drive productivity.
Participate in the business unit transformation/culture plans.
Provide support to the management team with regard to centre management and other people related tasks.
Financial management and operational management

Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required.

Skills, Experience & Education

Formal Education

Minimum qualification of B Com or BSC degree in information systems, Informatics,

Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Data Science, Data Engineering,

Computer Science or Equivalent

National Diploma or BTech degree in Financial Information Systems

The following will be an added advantage:

Understanding of ERP system (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft or JD Edwards)
Proficiency in R, Stata, or Python
Experience

Minimum 3 – 5 years data analytics or data science experience.
Experience in data Visualisation using Power BI, Tableau and other data Visualisation tools is essential.
Experience with data architecture, data modelling, dashboards/ visualization and relational databases involved in application development and big data

Closing Statement

To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters.

This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.

We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation.

Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

NB: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within four weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 02 December 2024

Intermediate Specialist Power Platform Developer

Requirement Overview

The purpose of this role is to provide a solid technical expertise, to design, develop and implement complex solutions using Microsoft Power Platform. As an intermediate-level professional, the incumbent of this role is responsible to support and implement digital transformation, architects scalable solutions, mentors the junior developers and leverages the full potential of the Power Platform to empower the AGSA business units with robust applications, automated processes, data-driven insights, and advanced chatbot capabilities.

This is a 12 Months contract

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

Contributes to the strategy, vision and governance for the Intelligent Automation (IA) capability.
Supports the implementation of the centre Balance Score Card (BSC) project and initiatives.
Supports the implementation of the successful Centre of Excellence (CoE) by ensuring the adoption, and governance of Power Platform across AGSA.
Product Management

Designs, develops, and implements solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents to meet business requirements.
Drives innovation around Power Platform.
Creates and configures custom connectors in Power Platform.
Supports and Implements coding standards for PowerApps.
Customizes and configures Power Platform applications to enhance functionality and user experience.
Conducts thorough testing of Power Platform solutions to ensure reliability, performance, and security.
Designs and develops advanced workflows, business processes, and automations using Power Automate.
Utilizes the Out Of The Box (OOTB) and custom data sources.
Integrates Power Platform solutions with other systems and applications, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability.
Architects and develops advanced chatbot solutions using Power Virtual Agents or similar tools.
Creates comprehensive documentation including solution designs, technical specifications, user guides, and training materials.
Stakeholder Management

Collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, defines solution architectures, and deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
Builds and maintains positive and value-adding relationships with relevant external stakeholders.
Scans the environment to ensure a clear understanding of stakeholder needs.
Proactively interacts with stakeholders to determine their needs and delivers on them accordingly.
Works in collaboration with colleagues in the IA CoE to ensure timeous delivery of the work.
Establishes and maintains relations with recognised professional bodies within own professional sphere.
Manages service level agreements (SLAs).
People Management

Manages own performance to drive productivity.
Participates in the business unit transformation and culture plans.
Provides training and support to end-users and stakeholders on Power Platform solutions, troubleshooting issues and optimizing usage.
Financial management and Operational Management

Contributes to the compilation of centre budget and manage project expenditure related to functional area.
Ensures compliance to AGSA policies and procedures.
Ensures compliance with internal processes and procedures.
Manages supply chain processes within scope of work.
Implements cost cutting solutions
Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JD’s)

Performs and/or manages other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required.
12 Months Contract

Skills, Experience & Education

Formal Education

Degree in Information Technology (IT), or related field.
Added Advantage:
Microsoft Power Platform certifications (PL100 and or PL200).

Experience/Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of IT experience in which 3 years must be designing, developing, and implementing Power Platform solutions. Added Advantage:
Experience in the implementation and configuration of the environments and Data Leakage Policies (DLP).
Experience in Azure logic apps and DevOps.
Experience in working with custom connectors.

Closing Statement

To successfully upload documents, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters.

This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.

We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation.

Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

12 months contract

Closing date : 12 December 2024

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All the best with your applications.