HR Officer (Grade 11)

The Division of People and Culture

The Division of People and Culture at Rhodes University strives to create a significant employment experience through insightful human connections.  The Division is seeking to appoint an HR Officer and invites suitably qualified candidates to join our vibrant and dynamic team of professionals where you can realise the possibility of being in a unique space where you and your work matters. 

Purpose

To support the Senior HR Practitioner in providing a valued and professional HR service specifically through the execution of excellent HR administrative and basic HR professional services.  The HR Officer and the Senior HR Practitioner will operate in a unit.  These units report into the Senior Manager: Recruitment and Staffing.   

Requirements

Degree or equivalent NQF 7 qualification (with a relevant major, preferably in Industrial Psychology or Human Resources) plus approximately 3 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes: -

• Administration with a strong focus on implementing electronic administrative systems and processes.
• At least one year of experience in HR administration within an environment utilizing an HR information technology system
• Implementing structures, systems and processes to ensure service delivery of a high quality that is valued by others.
• Exposure to most if not all areas of HR (for example, Recruitment and Selection, Employee Relations, Training and Development, Remuneration, Performance Management, HR IT systems and Well-being) will be a considerable advantage.
• At least 18 months of experience in a pressurized, high-volume administrative environment, dealing with a large staff complement (minimum of 500 employees).
• Previous experience within the Higher Education sector will be an advantage.
  

Application process: 

The following documents are required:

• An application form (completed electronically)
• A comprehensive CV (please give a clear indication of the staff complement that were dealing with) and relevant qualifications
• A substantial motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability in light of the requirements. 

It is essential that prospective candidates read the Job profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

No written applications will be accepted and failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.

Selection Process (provisional dates, subject to change):

Short-listing – 26/02/2025

Assessment – TBC

Interviews – TBC

Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates

Remuneration per annum (Grade 11):

Basic Salary Per Annum: R401 952

Cost to Company Approximately: R539 645

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three-years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview.  Please apply online by accessing the Rhodes University Website.

Closing Date:   31 January 25

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University’s recruitment and selection policies.