Human Resources Officer x 2 (Parktown Head Office - Wits Health Consortium)

SUMMARY:
Background:

• Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences
• WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives
• In addition, WHC offers a range of products and services to Academics

POSITION INFO:
Main purpose of the job: To advise on and implement human resources policies and assist in all aspects of the human resources function such as induction, employee relations, recruitment, benefits and administration Location: 31 Princess of Wales Terrace, Parktown Key performance areas: Facilitate the recruitment and selection process within the unit in conjunction with the relevant Line Managers, including the design and distribution of adverts, scheduling of interviews and the contracting process Provide Line Managers with guidance and support on HR activities (policies and procedures, terms and conditions of employment, grievances\/disciplinaries, training, performance management etc.) in conjunction with HR Manager and HR General Manager Provide advice and facilitation of the performance management process within the unit, inclusive of probation, performance appraisals and poor work performance counselling Conduct disciplinary investigations and provide advice that will ensure objectivity and fairness in all disciplinary actions taken in conjunction with HR Manager and HR General Manager Identify and advise employee training needs in collaboration with the Divisional Human Resources Manager Process and capture new and temporary employees, transfers, promotions, terminations and other payroll-related services to ensure the timely and accurate payment of all employees Facilitate induction and orientation process of new employees Generate all required HR administration within deadlines Required minimum education and training: Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Management or related field of study Required minimum work experience: A minimum of 3 - 5 years' working experience in a full Human Resources Generalist role The incumbent would need to be in the possession of a valid driver's license with their own vehicle and can travel to the different sites Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities: Must be deadline orientated, have high levels of integrity and trust and the ability to apply sound judgment and initiative Ability to work independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team High level of customer service orientation Ability to adapt in a consistent high level change environment TO APPLY: Only if you mee t the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV and a cover letter (maximum one page) that clearly states which vacancy you are applying for Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful Closing date: 18 September 2026 Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date Please note: WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position