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The purpose this role is to develop, lead and manage the implementation of a regional strategy for coordinating the recruitment and development programmes of graduates and bursars across the SA Anglo American Business units.

Attracting, developing and retaining the best young regional talent into the Group is core to building the strong talent pipeline of employees with the capabilities required to meet the Company′s ambitions as well as strongly underpinning the Group′s commitment to SA transformation and addressing scarce skill requirements. Positioning the SA BU′s collectively to underpin Anglo American′s market positioning as the "Employer of Choice" will eliminate duplication of cost and effort to more strongly articulate and position the Anglo American brand and be achieved through working collaboratively and inclusively with the BU′s which must continue to manage their graduate and bursar populations to meet their community and Social and Labour Plan objectives. It will also seek to ensure that there is a standard approach and common experience of all aspects of the programmes for graduates and bursars in SA by eliminating differential practice, process and pay in the region. This role will also co-ordinate the establishment of the regional strategy and process to ensure cohesive management of all the SA BU regional aspects of the graduate and bursar programmes.

In addition, this role will be responsible for the day to day management of the Johannesburg Corporate Centre Graduate and Bursary programmes.

To develop, lead and manage the implementation of a regional strategy for coordinating the recruitment and development programmes of graduates and bursars across the SA Anglo American Business units.

This vacancy has been identified through the organisation redesign, which aims to create a more effective and efficient Anglo American.

This vacancy is open to internal employees only.  External applications will not be considered.

 

Develop and manage a regional SA strategy for graduate and bursar recruitment and development across the AASA region for all Business Units working consultatively and collaboratively with all BU Talent Development teams.

 

Establish and manage the regional BU Bursary and Graduate Forum to define regional policy and process and ensure ongoing alignment.

Develop a regional communication and marketing plan for the recruitment of graduates and bursars across SA

Identify, establish and manage a network of relevant stakeholders

Implement best practice recruitment procedures

Define standard terms and conditions of employment for bursars and graduates.

Manage the Johannesburg Corporate Centre bursary scheme within the framework defined for the SA region.

Manage the mentorship and development relationships with the Johannesburg Corporate Centre graduates and bursars

Manage the Corporate Centre Graduates through Professional in Training ( PIT) programmes or relevant professional qualification training eg Articles.

Identification, selection process support and development plans for High Potential (HiPo) ( BLAST) Graduates

Support the Manager Learning and Development in managing cross departmental activities and discipline stakeholders. Manages the department in the absence of the Manager Learning and Development.

Desired Skills and Experience

Relevant HR degree

Solid operational experience in a Senior Development role

Experience in developing and managing graduate and bursar resourcing initiatives

Significant experience of working in modern HR function where leading-edge recruitment and development practices have been delivered

Well established professional networks in resourcing, talent and development areas

Experience of working in complex matrix structures and in global contexts

Working with universities and other vendors in the development field

Well-developed Interpersonal skills with the ability to influence

 

Knowledge of Skills development Act, Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act and the Mining Charter is important in this role

Marketing knowledge would be an advantage

 

Advert closing date: 15 October  2014 - 11:55 pm UK Standard Time 

We welcome applications for this role from candidates from any Business Unit or region. However please be aware that it is expected that this role would be filled, in the first instance, on a local employment contract basis with local terms and conditions. Any offers would be conditional upon the successful candidate having the required work permit issued by the regulatory authority of the country where this role is based