Job Description

Listing reference:

ukzn_000735

Listing status:

Online

Apply by:

19 January 2026

Position summary

Industry:

Education & Training

Job category:

Human Resources and Recruitment

Location:

Westville

Contract:

Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration:

Market Related

EE position:

Yes

Introduction

The Human Resources Department wishes to appoint an HRD Officer. The HRD Officer is responsible for supporting the HRD Managers in coordinating, implementing, and monitoring skills development initiatives within UKZN in compliance with South African skills development legislation.

Job description

The role ensures alignment between institutional strategy, staff development needs, SETA requirements, and national skills development priorities. These initiatives namely, (learning, training and development (LTD)) are directed towards improving the University's performance and enhancing productive working relationships. The main responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to, office and finance administration; coordination of HRD programmes and seta projects; system support; committee administration (viz. academic promotions); HRD reports and statistics; and claims to the SETA.

Minimum requirements

Matric plus a relevant three (3) year tertiary qualification


A minimum of 3 years relevant working experience, in a busy and pressurised office environment in a large organisation that includes: -

Development and submission of the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) in line with SETA requirements Implementation of the Skills Development Act (SDA) and Skills Development Levies Act (SDLA) Liaison with the relevant SETA (e.g., ETDP SETA) on submissions, grants, audits, and evaluations Monitoring of legislative and policy changes impacting skills development at the University Conducting institutional Training Needs Analyses for academic and professional support staff Coordination and implementation of the skills development programmes aligned to institutional goals Support professional development initiatives for academics, researchers, and professional services staff Co-ordination of learnerships, internships, bursaries, and other structured learning programmes Advanced computer skills literacy in Microsoft packages (e.g.Excel, Word, Power point including MS Project) Good Communication (Verbal and written), Planning and organisation, Finance and administration skills Working knowledge of Integrated Tertiary Software & Seta Systems
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