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Senior HR Practitioner - 3 Year Contract at Rhodes University

Location
Makhanda, Eastern Cape
Contract
Fixed-term contract
Minimum qualification
Bachelor's degree
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- Rhodes University is a public research university located in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It is one of four universities in the province. Senior HR Practitioner - 3 Year Contract ---------------------------------------- * Job Type Contract * Qualification Bachelors * Experience 6 years * Location Eastern Cape * Job Field Human Resources / HR Job Description Senior HR Practitioner (Grade 14)3-year fixed-term contract (may be renewable depending on the availability of funding) People and Culture Division * The People and Culture Division invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team. Main Objectives * As the line manager of the relevant unit, the Senior HR Practitioner and the unit team are required to offer a professional and valued HR service to the relevant Faculties and/or Divisions. * Within the Recruitment and Staffing Section, the individual is also expected to contribute to the development of best practices, policies, and processes that enable and drive increased long-term efficiency and effectiveness of staff within the relevant Faculties/Divisions. * The HR Officer and the Senior HR Practitioner will operate in a unit. These units are in the Recruitment and Staffing Section. The Recruitment and Staffing section is within the P&C Division. The Requirements A relevant B. Degree (preferably in Industrial/Organisational Psychology or Human Resources - NQF Level 7) plus approximately 6 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes: - * Approximately 6 years of intense recruitment and selection experience at all levels within or for an organisation.  Experience using recruitment software will be a distinct advantage. * Some experience in most, if not all, areas of HR (for example, HR Administration, Industrial Relations, Training and Development, Remuneration, Performance Management, HR IT systems, and Well-being). * At least one year of management experience or have an accredited management Development Program Certificate of Competence at the NQF level 7. * Must have used and/or be familiar with HR information technology systems. * Assisting with the development of structures, systems, and processes to ensure service delivery of a high quality that is valued by others. * At least 24 months of experience in a pressurised, complex, and high-volume people management environment, dealing with a large staff complement (minimum of 500 employees). * Previous experience within the Higher Education sector will be an advantage. Closing Date 12 October 2026 Check how your CV matches this job Method of Application ------------------------- Interested and qualified? Go to Rhodes University on ru.simplify.hr to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.

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