Readvertisement: HR Officer (3 year contract)

Rhodes University; Oos-Kaap; Presencial; ZAR 424 000 - 570 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

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.

Qualificações

• 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).

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

HR administration

HR IT systems

Pressure handling

Recruitment & staffing

Employee relations

Formação académica

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

Descrição da oferta de emprego

HR Officer (3 yearcontract)

Division of People and Culture

The Division of People and Culture is invitingsuitably qualified candidates to join their team.

Main Objectives

To support the Senior HR Practitioners and the Recruitment Partner 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 across units. These units report to the Managers: Recruitment and Staffing, who in turn report to the Senior Manager: Recruitment and Staffing.

The Requirement

A Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) with a major preferably in Industrial Psychology or Human Resources, plus approximately three 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 utilising 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 24 months of experience in a pressurised, high-volume administrative environment, dealing with a large staff complement (minimum of 1000 employees).
• Previous experience within the Higher Education sector will be an advantage

Remuneration per annum (Grade 11)

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R424 059

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R569 518

Closing Date: 19 October 2026

This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.

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

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 and Rhodes University's Recruitment and Selection policies. Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.

These values are: Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion

Underpinning these values is the moral duty of accountability and courage: we acknowledge that we are answerable to each other, our Council and ultimately, the South African society for the decisions we make and the actions we take. We are committed to openness and transparency in our governance, our decision-making and in the execution of our responsibilities and in demonstrating courage in confronting those who violate the values for which we stand.