Co-Opted Member: Human Capital and Remuneration Committee (Fixed-Term Contract)

South African National Parks; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SANParks invites a Co-Opted Member to join the Human Capital and Remuneration Committee on a fixed-term basis. The appointee will provide independent expertise on human capital management, remuneration governance, organizational development, talent management, succession planning, employee relations, and related governance requirements.

The role requires a postgraduate qualification in HR, psychology, or business administration and at least ten years of senior experience on boards or governance

Qualifications

• A relevant postgraduate qualification in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least ten (10) years’ senior executive or specialist experience in human resources, remuneration, governance, organizational development, or related disciplines.
• Experience serving on boards, board committees, governance structures, or providing strategic guidance on human capital and remuneration matters.
• Sound knowledge of applicable South African labour legislation, corporate governance principles, King IV, and remuneration best practices.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and communication skills.
• High levels of integrity, independence, professionalism, and ethical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a standing member of the Human Capital and Remuneration Committee and contribute to the effective discharge of the Committee’s mandate.
• Review and provide oversight on the organization’s human capital management strategy, policies, frameworks, and practices.
• Contribute to the review and oversight of executive and board remuneration policies, frameworks, and related recommendations.
• Provide strategic guidance on succession planning, talent management, leadership development, and workforce planning for executive management and critical talent pipelines.
• Review performance management frameworks and provide recommendations to enhance organizational effectiveness and accountability.
• Monitor developments and emerging trends in human capital management, remuneration governance, employee wellness, workplace health and ergonomics, and related fields.
• Provide guidance on compliance with applicable legislation, governance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to the evaluation and enhancement of human capital governance practices within the organization.
• Participate in Committee meetings and any related activities required for the fulfilment of the Committee’s responsibilities.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Committee within the scope of the appointment.
• Strategic input into Committee deliberations and recommendations relating to human capital and remuneration matters.
• Contributions to the review of human capital strategies, policies, frameworks, and governance processes.
• Independent insights and recommendations on executive remuneration, reward management, and remuneration governance practices.
• Guidance on executive succession planning, leadership development, and talent management initiatives.
• Recommendations to strengthen performance management frameworks and organizational effectiveness.
• Benchmarking insights on emerging human capital, remuneration, and governance trends.
• Contributions to the Committee’s oversight of employee wellness, organizational culture, and workforce sustainability.
• Recommendations on legislative and governance developments impacting human capital management and remuneration practices.
• Strategic thinking and foresight.
• Strong governance and oversight capabilities.
• Sound ethical judgement and independence of thought.
• Leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High levels of professionalism and integrity.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to constructively challenge and contribute to Committee deliberations.
• Commitment to confidentiality and adherence to data protection and information security requirements.

Skills

Governance experience

Remuneration governance

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Co-Opted Member: Human Capital and Remuneration Committee (Fixed-Term Contract)

To provide independent, specialist expertise and contribute meaningfully to the deliberations, oversight responsibilities, and decision-making processes of the Human Capital and Remuneration Committee. The Co-opted Committee Member will serve as a standing member of the Committee and support the Board in discharging its responsibilities relating to human capital management, remuneration governance, organizational development, talent management, succession planning, employee relations, and related legislative and governance requirements.

The Co-opted Committee Member shall participate fully in Committee discussions and recommendations and contribute specialized knowledge and insights to strengthen the Committee’s effectiveness and governance oversight.

Location

Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)

Requirements

• A relevant postgraduate qualification in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field. Registration with a recognized professional body (e.g. SABPP) will be an added advantage.
• At least ten (10) years’ senior executive or specialist experience in human resources, remuneration, governance, organizational development, or related disciplines. Demonstrable experience serving.
• on boards, board committees, governance structures, or providing strategic guidance on human capital and remuneration matters.
• Sound knowledge of applicable South African labour legislation, corporate governance principles, King IV, and remuneration best practices.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and communication skills.
• High levels of integrity, independence, professionalism, and ethical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a standing member of the Human Capital and Remuneration Committee and contribute to the effective discharge of the Committee’s mandate.
• Review and provide oversight on the organization’s human capital management strategy, policies, frameworks, and practices. Contribute to the review and oversight of executive and board remuneration policies, frameworks, and related recommendations.
• Provide strategic guidance on succession planning, talent management, leadership development, and workforce planning for executive management and critical talent pipelines.
• Review performance management frameworks and provide recommendations to enhance organizational effectiveness and accountability. Monitor developments and emerging trends in human capital management, remuneration governance, employee wellness, workplace health and ergonomics, and related fields.
• Provide guidance on compliance with applicable legislation, governance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to the evaluation and enhancement of human capital governance practices within the organization.
• Participate in Committee meetings and any related activities required for the fulfilment of the Committee’s responsibilities.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Committee within the scope of the appointment.
• Strategic input into Committee deliberations and recommendations relating to human capital and remuneration matters.
• Contributions to the review of human capital strategies, policies, frameworks, and governance processes.
• Independent insights and recommendations on executive remuneration, reward management, and remuneration governance practices.
• Guidance on executive succession planning, leadership development, and talent management initiatives.
• Recommendations to strengthen performance management frameworks and organizational effectiveness.
• Benchmarking insights on emerging human capital, remuneration, and governance trends.
• Contributions to the Committee’s oversight of employee wellness, organizational culture, and workforce sustainability.
• Recommendations on legislative and governance developments impacting human capital management and remuneration practices.
• Strategic thinking and foresight.
• Strong governance and oversight capabilities.
• Sound ethical judgement and independence of thought.
• Leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High levels of professionalism and integrity.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to constructively challenge and contribute to Committee deliberations.
• Commitment to confidentiality and adherence to data protection and information security requirements.

Please Note

Package on offer in line with National Treasury rates.

Term of Appointment: The appointment shall be for a fixed term of three (3) years, subject to the applicable governance requirements, policies, and approval processes of the Board.

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer. SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment. Preference will be given to qualifying candidates with disabilities.

Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority.