HR ADVISOR

(Ref: HR/HRAdv/P7/Jun2011/jl-2)

The purpose of the position is to coordinate Human Resources in Colleges, with emphasis on the effective and consistent implementation of all HR policies, procedures, practices, conditions of service and other legislative guidelines in order to ensure effective service delivery.

Requirements:

A three (3) year Degree or National Diploma in Human Resources or related fields AND at least five (5) years’ full-time experience in an HR environment with proven abilities to interact, compile reports and presentations at a high level
The following skills are essential:

Good people, analytical, and negotiation skills
Verbal and listening skills
Written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and proposals (a work-related test may be conducted)
Supervisory skills will be an advantage
Basic counselling skills
Time management skills
Problem solving

· Ability to work under pressure

· Confidentiality and display integrity at all times

· Computer literacy (MS Office Suite)

· Working knowledge of a Human Resource Management Information System (e.g Oracle)

· Dedication to meeting expectations and requirements of the internal customer

· Ability to interpret HR policies, practices and procedures

A work related assessment test may be conducted

Recommendations:

Knowledge of the academic sector
Registration with an HR Professional Body
Knowledge and understanding of Unisa’s objectives, structures and processes

Duties

Coordinate Human Resources in Colleges, with emphasis on the effective and consistent implementation of all HR policies, procedures, practices, conditions of service and other legislative guidelines in order to ensure effective service delivery
To ensure HR presence within Colleges and become an ex officio member of College Boards and other relevant committees in order to give guidance to College management
Liaise constantly with the HR Department
Facilitate the administration of the annual allocation of cost units (Human Resource Allocation Model) documentation for submission to Senex and other relevant committees
Compile, finalise and circulate advertisements in conjunction with the Directorate: HR Staffing
Manage the complete recruitment process that includes the shortlisting of candidates, arranging the selection committee meetings, compiling the selection committee report, submitting the report for approval and issuing a contract of employment to the successful candidate
Handle redeployments, secondments, work permits and acting allowances
Coordinate the implementation of conditions of service through the interpretation of the various agreements for implementation purposes
Provide general HR administration service that includes the following:

§ Maintain personnel files

§ Handle correspondence and all HR related enquiries from staff

§ Compile memos, letters and appointment contracts

§ Monitor leave records and compile relevant reports

§ Provide general first-line HR advice

Assumption of duty: As soon as possible

Salary: Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position

Closing date: 24 June 2011

Enquiries: (012) 429-2438 Ms J Londt Staffing & Client Services

Any change in conditions of service will only become operative after one calendar month's written notice and will be made in full compliance with the relevant provisions of the Labour Laws.

The prescribed application form must be accompanied by a CV and ORIGINAL certified copies of all educational qualifications and identity document. Submission of such copies entitles Unisa to authenticate the qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. Applications not on the prescribed application form and submitted without ORIGINAL certified copies attached will not be considered. Candidates with foreign qualifications must also submit the South African equivalent of the qualification. These qualifications are evaluated by SAQA. The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer. Should you currently not be employed, a contactable reference from your previous employer must be provided.

Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan.

We welcome applications from Persons with Disabilities

Applications on the prescribed forms are invited and should be posted to reach Unisa HR: Staffing, P O Box 392, Unisa, 0003 before the closing date. Hand-delivered application forms can be deposited into the application boxes situated at the following locations at the Muckleneuk Campus: Theo van Wijk Building, Main Entrance or at the Main Entrance, OR Tambo Building, 3^rd Floor. The prescribed application form is obtainable at the counter on the 3rd Floor, OR Tambo Building UNISA, Preller Street, Muckleneuk, Pretoria or can be downloaded from http://www2.unisa.ac.za/vacancies/forms/ApplicFormAdmin_Jul09.doc on the Internet.

Correspondence will be limited to short‑listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 2 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.

(signed)

Dr V Singh

Executive Director: Human Resources