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: Remuneration, Benefits & Shared Services (P5)
UFH Advert Reference No.: HR22
Permanent
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s degree in human resources management or related field (NQF Level 9)
- 8 years’ experience in HR Management, specializing in Remuneration & Benefits
- Registration as a Reward Specialist with SARA (SA Reward Association) or registration with GRP (Global Remuneration Professional)
- 4 years’ proven track record in Shared Services function
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:- Lead the Remuneration, Benefits & Shared Services function
- Manage portfolio financial planning and budgeting
- Oversee institutional unit staff management
- Lead human resources planning and budgeting
- Develop remuneration strategy and policy design that embed Employment Equity, non-discriminatory pay practices
- Provide employee benefits analysis and advice
- Implement remuneration and reward processes
- Implement robust data governance to ensure accurate, consistent and reliable HR data
KNOWLEDGE:- Comprehensive knowledge of HR principles, practices, employment laws, and the South African regulatory environment
- Legal knowledge related to HR practices
- HR Discipline related functional knowledge, i.e. Compensation Management, Compensation & Benefit Software Systems and Resource Planning
COMPETENCIES:- Business Acumen
- Change Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Partnership
- Collaboration
- Digital Agility for HR
- People Advocacy
REMUNERATION A competitive remuneration package, commensurate with the seniority of the position, experience and qualifications, will be offered.
ENQUIRIES: Queries 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
