Midlands State University (MSU)
DUE: 27 OCT 2023
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following post:
PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING AND COMPLIANCE OFFICE
POST: PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER (1 POST)
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- A Degree in Human Resource Management
- A Master’s degree in Human Resources Management
- A Diploma in HRM will be an added advantage
- Applicants should have worked in a university or related environment for at least 3 years
- Exposure to HR Information Systems and Analytics will be an added advantage
CORE COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES
- Ability to measure and evaluate performance of employees.
- Firmness to ensuring that the culture of accountability pervades all levels in the University.
- Capability to create a culture of results -oriented management in the University
- Conceptual thinking and analytics
- High level of presentation skills and report writing expertise
- Ability to coach and develop others
- Strong and effective communication skills
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Providing support and coordination on the performance contracting process.
- Assisting in developing and updating the annual appraisal process and guidelines and coordinating the appraisal process across functions and campuses.
- Assist in setting objectives and conducting performance appraisals and bi-annual reviews for staff members.
- Participating in the performance contracting cycle process from start to end and monitoring timely and accurate completion of the appraisals (e.g. forms and templates, communications).
- Providing measurement standards, targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) to the management team with respect to the performance contracting process, including both informal performance appraisals.
- Ensuring that individuals, units, departments and Faculties comply with performance standards and targets as set by the university including adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Reviewing, monitoring and analyzing performance results University system wide and reporting them accordingly.
- Contributing expertise to the development and delivery of performance contracting training manuals, policies and procedures.
- Writing materials for performance contracting programs; reviewing, evaluating, and modifying existing and proposed programs; recommending appropriate changes.
- Keeping abreast of developments in the University by monitoring programs and identifying areas for improvement; by observing and implementing University and system-wide policies and procedures.
- Contributing in the development of departmental budget.
NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
TO APPLY
Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees to:
The Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)
Midlands State University
vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw
Application documents must be in a single scan pdf format.
The closing date for this advert is 27 October 2023.
Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line. It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.