SUMMARY:
Since its bold founding in 1916, the University of Fort Hare has embodied courage, resilience, and the pursuit of transformation. From its proud legacy as a cradle of African leadership and intellectual liberation to its continued determination to overcome contemporary challenges, Fort Hare’s spirit of renewal endures. The University has been steadily advancing its transformative journey over the years — the Decade of Renewal, marked by accountability, innovation, and academic excellence.
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.
POSITION INFO:
Department: Human Resources
Position : Senior Manager: Human Resources Operations (P5)
Permanent
UFH Advert Reference No.: HR03
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
REMUNERATION A competitive executive remuneration package, commensurate with the seniority of the position, experience and qualifications, will be offered.
ENQUIRIES: Queries regarding job content can be directed to Ms. Andisiwe Sonjica on and
The University reserves the right to make an appointment or not to fill the post.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not hear from us within eight weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
APPLICATIONS: Interested candidates who meet the criteria are invited to visit the website
