Human Resources Client Partner - MHB/055/0326 at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte

• Strategic Workforce Planning: Partnering with leadership teams to align workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning with strategic goals.
• HR Advisory and Strategic Partnering: Acting as a trusted advisor to leadership on HR strategy, policy interpretation, and compliance; and providing proactive solutions to mitigate risks and enhance organisational effectiveness.
• Advising and supporting line managers and staff on the full range of HR functions and services such as recruitment and selection, induction, performance management, job evaluation and organisational design, remuneration and benefits, development and training, and staff wellness to ensure consistency with relevant legislation and the University's HR policy and procedures.
• Advising line managers on Employee Relations policy, process and procedure as it pertains to disciplinary, grievance, restructuring, incapacity, conciliation, mediation, arbitration and compilation of evidence required for all these processes.
• Client Engagement and Relationship Management: Building strong partnerships with stakeholders and HR Centres of Excellence to deliver integrated HR services and improve employee experience.
• Change Management: Supporting organisational design, restructuring, and change initiatives through effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation.
• Project Management: Leading and coordinating HR-related projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with institutional priorities.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensuring adherence to labour legislation, HR policies, and institutional frameworks across all HR processes.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes 

• A relevant NQF 7 qualification in Human Resources or related field.
• At least five years' experience in an HR generalist role within a complex organisation, OR seven years' experience within an HR environment / department which includes HR generalist experience in the full range of HR functions and services may be considered.
• Experience in competency-based interviewing.
• Experience in a job evaluation system, methodology and processes. 
• Current, in-depth knowledge with experience of legal requirements related to human resources, employee management, and employment laws.
• Demonstrated competence in strategic thinking, change leadership/ management, data and analytics and relationship management.
• Analytical thinking abilities to align current organisational design structure with future planning.
• The ability to analyse, interpret and report on data (Excel data sheets, absenteeism, remuneration budgets, diversity statistics, ad hoc payments, etc.).
• Excellent communication, facilitation and influencing abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to build trust and credibility along with the ability to manage conflict.
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite and HR information systems.
• Capable of creating and managing well defined project plans which ensure that objectives, initiatives and activities stand the best possible chance of success.
• Strong administrative skills with the necessary ability to excel under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex higher education challenges.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        
The following would be advantageous:

• Knowledge of the HR Oracle System. 
• SABPP registration.
• Experience within the higher education environment.
• A valid driver's licence. 

Closing Date: 13-Mar-2026