The University of Limpopo is a public university in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. It was formed on 1 January 2005, by the merger of the University of the North and the Medical University of South Africa. These previous institutions formed the Turfloop and MEDUNSA campuses of the university, respectively.
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The duties of this role blend strategic planning with hands - on operational oversight. Strategic People Leadership : Aligning HR strategies, plans, and initiatives (such as recruitment, retention, and succession planning) with the overall goals of the University to drive cultural transformation and enhance organisational effectiven ess.
Recruitment and Talent Acquisition : Overseeing the entire employee lifecycle, from defining role profiles and developing innovative recruitment strategies to managing the advertising, screening, and selection processes for various university posts.
Operational Excellence : Directing the design and administration of operational processes to deliver
HR programmes effectively, including compensation, benefits, and performance management systems. This includes ensuring all operations are customer - centric and meet service level expectations.
Compliance and Governance : Ensuring adherence to all internal policies and external legal requirements (e.g., employment equity, labour relations acts), managing risk, and maintaining constructive relationships with re cognised trade unions and other stakeholders.
Team Leadership : Developing and leading the HR teams, providing guidance, and fostering a high -performing and inclusive work environment.
Data and Reporting : Providing actionable insights through high - quality people data to inform strategic
decisions and support business planning and budget development for HR programs.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Experience: 20 years’ experience in senior HR roles, with a proven track record of leading people - focused transfo rmation in complex organisations, preferably within the higher education (HE) sector.
Education: A relevant degree is a minimum requirement, with a postgraduate HR qualification or a Master's degree as an added advantage.
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