Senior Manager:Human Resources Operations (P5) at University of Fort Hare

JOB DESCRIPTION

• The University invites applications for the position of Senior Manager: Human Resources Operations. This role is responsible for the leading and managing of the HR divisional partner roles within the different clusters, employee wellness and employee relations services within the University.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Lead the Human Resources Operations
• Financial Planning & Budgeting
• Organisational Unit Staff Management
• Employee Relations Management
• Employee Wellness Management
• Strategic Internal HR Client Management

KNOWLEDGE:

• Comprehensive knowledge of HR principles, practices, employment laws, and regulatory requirements in South Africa
• HR Discipline related legal knowledge
• HR Discipline related functional knowledge

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology or any relevant master’s degree.
• Eight (8) years proven experience in senior HR leadership and in managing HR teams.
• Proven HR generalist experience: Talent Management including Talent Acquisition, Organisational Development, Employee Relations, HR Business Consulting, Payroll and Benefit Administration, Employment Equity and Employee Wellness.
• Three (3) years strong competencies in Wellness management & Employee relations

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Registered as an Industrial Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA)
• Registered with South African Board of People Practices (SABPP)

  COMPETENCIES

• Business Acumen
• Change Leadership
• Critical Thinking
• Partnering
• Collaboration
• Digital Agility
• People Advocacy

VALUES

• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Empathy

CLOSING DATE: 16 March 2026