Principal Officer, Performance and Productivity at Salaries and Remuneration Commission

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of a reward mechanism that drives a culture of productivity and continuous improvement in the public service;
• Review the analyzed technical briefs and reports to ensure they conform to the required Standards;
• Oversee efficiency of systems, processes and operating procedures to achieve the operational excellence that drives the Commission’s objectives;
• Oversee implementation of strategies, policies, procedures and manuals on productivity and performance;
• Review studies on reward regimes and make recommendations on best practices to reward performance and productivity;
• Review the evaluation of data from the National Productivity and Competitiveness Centre and other institutions to inform incentives pay reviews as a factor of productivity;
• Provide input into the departmental work plan and compile budget estimates to inform the departmental planning process;
• Lead the development and review of performance targets of staff that report to the position for the achievement of both individual and departmental goals;
• Carryout training needs assessment and propose training programmes for departmental staff;
• Mentor and coach staff that report to the position; and
• Identify and evaluate risks and implications of all of the departmental activities

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Human Resources, Public Administration or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized university; and
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Human Resources, Public or Business Administration or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized university is an added advantage;

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Relevant professional qualification; and Membership to a relevant professional body;

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Relevant work experience of at least eight (8) four (4) of which must be in a comparable position in a reputable organisation.