Office Manager: Office of the Executive Director Human Resources at The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)

Job Summary

The Office of the Executive Director Human Resources plays and integral support function in enabling the organisation to fulfil and achieve its vision in ‘building a healthy nation through research’.

To this end we require a dynamic, assertive, well-spoken and experienced person to function as an Office Manager to the Executive Director. Envisaged for appointment, is a dedicated, motivated person who can take initiative and function responsibly and effectively under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Areas will include the following:
•  To oversee and ensure the efficient functioning of the Office of the Executive Director: Human Resources, including administrative, operational and governance support.
•  Manage the diary of the ED: HR, while liaising with and/or sensitizing the HR Executive regarding priority appointments.
•  To support the strategic projects of the ED:HR as implemented by the Organisational Development portfolio.
•  To oversee the communication and change management strategy for all HR-related initiatives.
•  Support HR role players and facilitate the continuous communication of HR deliverables.

Core Requirements:

•  Degree/Diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or Business Administration or relevant qualification
•  5 - 7 years Executive Support experience
•  At least 3 years’ experience in HR Communication

Advantageous

•  Postgraduate Diploma/Degree in HR or equivalent
•  Experience in an office management role
•  Project Management
•  Change Management