Advisor: HR and Capacity Building Jobs

Role Overview

Reporting to the Senior Advisor: HR, LR & Dispute Resolution, this role provides general HR advice and support. It monitors compliance with laws, policies, and procedures in municipalities. The goal is to build stronger institutions and governance, address challenges, and coordinate training for councilors and municipal officials.

Candidate Profile

• Strong skills in stakeholder management and influencing others.
• Good management abilities.
• Strong decision-making and judgment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A motivated self-starter with high emotional maturity.
• High integrity and ethics.
• Commitment to SALGA’s values, mission, and vision.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Human Resources Management, Human Resources Development, or a related qualification.
• At least 6 years of experience, especially in the public sector.
• At least 3 years in skills development.
• 3 years of relevant experience, including at least 1 year at a similar level in a medium to large organization.
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel often.
• Good understanding of the local government sector and related issues.
• Knowledge of policies, laws, and regulations in the sector, especially local government.
• Ability to manage in a wide-ranging environment.

Key Portfolio and Performance Focus Areas

• Generalist HR Services: Review and improve HR policies in municipalities. Help with HR systems, processes, and procedures. Manage HR information flow. Support appointments and performance management. Modernize HR processes and advise on becoming strategic partners. Handle other reasonable HR tasks.
• Capacity Building and Skills Development & Training Coordination: Coordinate skills development strategies with hands-on support. Help access funding for training. Assist with skills audits and workplace skills plans. Support LGSETA with evaluations and compliance. Manage facilitator database. Administer programs like ELDP, RPL, councilor training on housing and water, and other initiatives.
• Research and Benchmarking: Collect and track information for tasks. Support benchmarking and desktop research on municipal challenges. Help develop national positions on HR and capacity building. Update municipal profiles. Assist with knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Representation at IGR & Other Forums (Lobbying and Advocacy): Represent on HR and capacity building issues. Attend policy conferences. Develop content for SALGA positions. Support reports and understand governance structures.
• Support Advice and Capacity Building: Guide municipalities on focus areas. Provide hands-on support. Implement capacity building strategies. Represent on LGSETA structures. Coordinate training logistics.
• Programme Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting: Use project management methods. Manage project cycles, including monitoring and evaluation. Ensure compliance with contracts. Maintain records and support audits. Handle budgets and reporting.
• Stakeholder Management: Build relationships and partnerships. Communicate effectively. Liaise with units, departments, and organizations. Participate in committees. Support MOUs and networking. Create reports and updates.
• Governance, Compliance and Risk Management: Follow good governance principles. Comply with policies. Identify and reduce risks.
• Teamwork: Work in teams to solve municipal challenges. Support organizational priorities. Align values for performance. Help build a high-performance culture.

Deadline: 26th November, 2025

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the SALGA careers portal on cvspaces.co.za.