CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

Pro-active HR service excellence, in solution and support, delivered to all relevant stakeholders to enable the achievement of stakeholder strategic objectives

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Build and maintain constructive relationships with key stakeholders as a HR Service Partner to ensure an effective HR support service to designated areas of responsibility.
• Facilitate recruitment and selection process in order to ensure are diversified work force is timely sourced in a organised and comprehensive procedure is followed.
• Provide overall HR support and advice to line managers and employees.
• Drive and support conceptualisation and implementation of Talent Acquisition, Talent Management and Talent Development strategies
• Ensure implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Provide a first line Employment Relations and Wellness service to line managers
• Support the implementation of human resources projects in support of HR strategic objectives
• Perform all the HR related administrative tasks within the scope of this job
• Maintain and enhance fit for delivery organisation and people resources

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Technical/professional HR knowledge and skill.
• Tech-savvy or ability to embrace HR Technologies
• Leadership and personal credibility
• Client service orientation
• Planning and organising skills
• Sound analytical and implementation skills
• Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving skills & interpersonal skills
• Change Management

• Strategically partner to Department
• Flexibility
• Critical thinking
• Project management

• Innovative

REQUIREMENTS

 A relevant Degree or Diploma (NQF 6) Degree in Human Resource or Industrial Psychology.

3 to 5 years HR generalist experience in which appropriate competence has been gained.  In addition to the above requirement, candidates who possess the specifications below will have an added advantage:

• Evident Experience in affirmative action and employee equity work;
• Exposure to HR in both Higher Education environment

Disclaimer:

No applicant would be allowed to apply and/or would be accepted after the closing date (3 September 2021).  

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc. must be displayed on CV.

Applications must be accompanied by a cover page on which applicants explain how they meet the requirements of the post.