Job Description

Recruitment and Selection:

• Provide logistical support and advice on recruitment and selection procedures to the line and departmental managers.
• Implementation of HCM policies and procedures in line with relevant legislature.
• Administering of recruitment and selection procedures and processes (including but not limited to; assisting the new employees with on-boarding documentation; preparing Payroll advises on new employees etc.) Promote positive employee relations and employee engagement.

Administration of Employee Condition of Services:

• Appointment and Terminations of employees - send inputs to Payroll office.
• Render and maintain a quality human resources administrative service that conforms to personnel needs and those of the organization.
• Management of employee probation.
• Administration of employees Medical Aid and- IODs in line with COIDA.
• Capturing of Overtime, Standby and preparing monthly Clock Cards.
• Liaise with Provident and Pension Funds to ensure that employees receive their benefits.
• Administration of leave and Attending to all HCM and ESS related enquiries.

Personnel Training and Development:

• Coordinate the application processes relating to all training.
• Coordinate the Performance Management processes in the institute and derive Institute Training Plans.
• Compile and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual training reports (WSPs and ATRs).
• Maintain training records for all types of training and liaise with Central Office HRD department.

Performance Management and Development Systems (PMDS)

• Management of employee probation.
• Ensuring that employee performance contracts are submitted every year on time and facilitate the performance evaluation process.

Labour Relations (ER)

• Ensuring that the Disciplinary Process is adhered to at all times.
• Facilitate the disciplinary and grievance process and act as a secretary during the disciplinary process where necessary.
• Ensure that all disciplinary hearings are procedurally and substantively correct based on organizational policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the grievance procedure is adhered to at all times.

• National Diploma/ Degree in Human Resource Management or related.
• Minimum of two years related experience in Human Resource environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Communication skills and computer literacy skills.
• A Team Player with a positive attitude and the ability to work independently, accurately, and reliably.
• A high degree of integrity and confidentiality as well as flexible approach to a busy workload.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task without losing the overview.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• People and Business Management skills.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Valid drivers license (code 08/EB).

Enquiries: Mr. Thomas Futhane, Tel: (012) 842- 4071Closing date for applications: 08 February 2024

The Agricultural Research Council