SUMMARY:
Alice Campus • P4 • 5-year fixed term contract
POSITION INFO:
Since its bold founding in 1916, the University of Fort Hare has embodied courage, resilience, and the pursuit of transformation. Located in the heart of the Eastern Cape, Fort Hare offers more than just a place to work; it offers a purpose. Here, you can help shape the future of one of South Africa''s most historic and culturally rich institutions, while enjoying the province''s natural beauty, sense of community, and space for professional growth.
Are you ready to be part of this journey and help reposition this iconic institution to the place it so richly deserves?
Applications are invited from visionary and committed professionals ready to make a lasting impact in the University''s ongoing
renewal.
Reporting directly to the Executive Director: People Management and Engagement, you will provide oversight to the Senior Managers of Human Resources Operations, Talent Management and Remunerations, Benefits and Shared Services. You flourish on leading and directing across all aspects of HR management and employee relations. Developing and implementing HR strategies, policies and procedures is second nature to you, as is driving initiatives around talent acquisition,
retention and motivational programs, compensation, performance management, talent and leadership development, succession planning and employee engagement. In the context of institutional collaboration that supports the University''s mission of academic excellence, research innovation, student success, and systems enhancement, you are recognised for your ability to optimise the performance of staff and partners. Your understanding of legal frameworks about labour laws and
conditions of employment is outstanding.
Underpinning your experience will be a Master''s degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology or related fields. Your 10 years'' experience has given you excellent exposure to the full scope of HR functions. As a proven HR specialist, you have enjoyed extensive leadership of no less than 5 years gained in a complex organisational environment, preferably in a Higher Education or similar sector. Your ability to build and strengthen stakeholder relationships across boundaries and backgrounds is highly valued. You are ahead of the curve when it comes to establishing HR systems and technical solutions in
complex contexts. Registration with either HPCSA as an Industrial Psychologist or SABPP will be an added advantage.
Together with a letter of motivation and Curriculum Vitae, and certified copies of all your qualifications, identity document, and proof of registration with professional bodies please apply via email to before the closing date of 2 March 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.
