REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST:

• An NQF level 6 in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology or related field.
• At least five (5) years generalist human resources experience.
• Demonstrable experience within a business partnering environment.
• Previous experience in professional development and training.
• Current, in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to human resources and employee management, including workers’ compensation, union relations, and employment laws.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite.
• Capable of creating and managing well defined project plans that ensure that objectives, initiatives, and activities stand the best possible chance of success.

THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Knowledge of SAP HR.
• SABPP registration.
• Experience within the Higher Education environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide strategic partnering, change management and operational expertise to the Faculty/PASS Department.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with Line Managers, staff, internal and external HR partners.
• Provide leadership and guidelines to the Faculty/PASS leadership about Human Resources strategy, policies, and implementation.
• Advising, coaching and supporting Line Managers and staff on the full range of HR functions and services such as: performance management, recruitment and selection, job evaluation, remuneration and benefits, induction, development and training, staff wellness, organizational design and academic probation – to ensure consistency with relevant legislation and UCT HR policy and procedures.
• Advise Line Managers on Employee Relations policy, process, and procedure as it pertains to disciplinary, grievance, restructuring, incapacity, conciliation, mediation, arbitration, and compilation of evidence required for all these processes.
• Proactively managing projects and change management initiatives.
• Undertake specific projects, in consultation with Line Management, to facilitate HR activities and enhance client service.
• Provide timeous and relevant HR management information, data analytics and reports.