Job Description

Purpose

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The incumbent is responsible to provide HR support to the various departments under Central Human Resources Office through translating business strategy into HR initiatives and processes. It involves activities such as recruitment, employment equity, labour relations, development and review of the University policy and procedure, HR administration, organisational compensation and benefits.

Key responsibilities include the following

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Responsible for the full function of staff recruitment across all levels

Responsible for the procedure of on boarding of new employees and ensuring that all paperwork pertaining to new employee benefits is completed

Partnering and collaboration with line managers to identify their operational needs Liaison with payroll office on various matters such as leave payouts, allowances, ex gratia payments etc

Ensure that University policy and applicable legislation is adhered to and advise business on such Ensure the application of EE targets on recruitment process and advice line managers about compliance

Liaise with Human Resource Development Unit relating to training needs of different units

Facilitate workshops on major changes to policy Co-ordinate and facilitate departmental induction to provide new employees information pertaining to human resource Maintain HEMIS, Tax year end and MASTER data reports

Advise clients on various employee relations matters

Requirements:

A recognized degree in Social Sciences or Industrial Psychology or Human Resources 5 years HR generalist experience, 2 years of which should be in a senior position (ideally in a higher education environment) Solid knowledge and experience of the Oracle HR information system is essential. Knowledge of various Acts LRA, BCEA, EE Good verbal and written communication skills with ability to prepare reports Attention to detail in all tasks performed Must have a customer centric approach Ability to maintain confidentiality
Project Management skills would be an advantage



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How To Apply

Please submit a covering letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for, detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 referees.

Closing Date: 27 November 2025

By submitting an application for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University's Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University's recruitment systems and disclosing their personal information to University employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process.

The Applicant consents to any further processing of their personal information as may be required for relevant verification and reference check purposes. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.





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