HR Officer

7 days ago

Eastern Cape, South Africa Rhodes University Full time

**HR Officer (Grade 11)**

**Division of People and Culture**

**Main Objectives**

**The Requirements**
- - Administration with a strong focus on implementing electronic administrative systems and processes.
- At least two years 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 2 years 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.

**Application Process**

**The following documents are required**:

- A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: - Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.

- A strong and succinct motivation outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

- Short-listing meeting scheduled for 11 December 2025.
- The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.

**Remuneration per annum (Grade 11)**:
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R424 059

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R569 518

**Closing Date: 4 December 2025**

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.

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