HR Administrator - Higher Education (3-Year Contract)

Rhodes University; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 424,000 - 570,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhodes University in South Africa invites applications for an HR Officer (3 year contract) within the Division of People and Culture. The role supports Senior HR Practitioners and the Recruitment Partner by delivering efficient HR administration and basic services across units.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Industrial Psychology or HR and about three years’ relevant experience, with exposure to HR systems and high-volume environments. Closing date 19 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Industrial Psychology or HR.
• Approximately three years’ HR experience including administration.
• Experience with HRIT systems and HRIS environments.
• Exposure to HR areas (Recruitment, Employee Relations, Training, Remuneration, Performance).
• Experience in a high-volume administrative setting (1000+ employees).

Responsibilities

• Provide HR administrative support and basic HR services.
• Assist Senior HR Practitioners and Recruitment Partner across units.
• Operate HR processes and electronic administrative systems.
• Contribute to service delivery quality in HR operations.

Skills

HR administration

HR IT systems

Pressure handling

Recruitment & staffing

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Industrial Psychology or Human Resources

Job description

Rhodes University in South Africa invites applications for an HR Officer (3 year contract) within the Division of People and Culture. The role supports Senior HR Practitioners and the Recruitment Partner by delivering efficient HR administration and basic services across units.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Industrial Psychology or HR and about three years’ relevant experience, with exposure to HR systems and high-volume environments. Closing date 19 October 2026.