Administrative Assistant: Human Resources (4 Positions) at University of Mpumalanga (UMP)

Job Primary Purpose

• The main purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to the Human Resource Management division and coordinate office operations, while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide general administration support and office management for the HR division.
• Record keeping.
• Assist in capturing employee data on human resource information management systems.
• Client liaison with staff, students, and external stakeholders.
• Assist with logistics preparation related to all HR events. e.g., meetings, interviews, training sessions
• Perform other duties as delegated by the line manager

Minimum Requirements:

• M+3 (Degree or Diploma) in Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, or related.
• 4 years of relevant experience in administration support.

Key Competencies

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with systems and databases.
• Time management and coordination skills.
• Confidentiality, professionalism, and adherence to protocol.

Personal Attributes

• People-oriented, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.
• Respectful, honest, punctual, and attention to detail.
• Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.