HUMAN RESOURCE Job Specification & Recruiting Profile of Vacancy
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Consider internal and external research and benchmarking
Implementation of policies and associated business processes and procedures
• Core Strategic/Operations Objectives Implementation
Develop and drive the implementation of the HR strategies and operational plans with
management and other stakeholders
Participate in the realisation of organisational strategy, objectives and expectations towards the
student centric model.
Develop, review and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational plans of the HR
department
Accountable for the development of tools and instruments to improve high-performance culture,
progressive leadership and the living our values change management campaigns
Deliver and execute the transformation agenda that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion
initiatives.
Accountable for the improvement of Talent Management practices, tools and metrices along the
HR value chain of centre of expertise, HR operations and Employee Relations aspect of people
management
Maintain sound Employee Relations issues with recognised unions i.e. individual and collective
bargaining and conflict management
Drive the Human Resources strategic and operational risk assessment and risk management
interventions
Lead all aspects of HR projects development, implementation life stages and service level
agreements
Ensure credibility and confidentiality along the entire Human Resources value chain
• People Management & Ethical Leadership
Ensure the attraction, selection and orientation of applicants in line with needs and EE target
Training and workshopping direct reports on new strategic developments in the departments
Lead departmental teams to achieve departmental objectives and expectations
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Coaching and mentoring direct reports to deliver objectives
Effective implementation of Organisational Performance Management System in accordance with
organizational policy and procedures
Lead and manage the individual performance contracting and review process for the Organisation
and the department.
Lead and manage all disciplinary matters of the HR department related to performance and
conduct issues
• Stakeholder Management & Relationships
Establish efficiency channels and databases to resolve HR related stakeholder queries and
complaints in line with HR strategy
Collaborate with departmental executives to enable the beneficiary-centric model
Collaborate with other departments to satisfy other priority stakeholders
Engage stakeholders on matters of interest and influence
• Project Management & Leadership
Initiate, plan and implement projects to address identified needs as per the core business strategy
Compile project reports on completion of the project to evaluate return on investment
• Budget Optimisation
Forecast for departmental HR administration activities and projects
Expenditure in line with HR activities and projects
• Compliance Monitoring & Evaluation
Identify key controls and establish HR risk mitigation procedures
Assess and improve the HR audit, risk and compliance outlook
Monitor and lead the implementational HR audit plan
Identify trends along audit issues and mitigate
• Information & Knowledge Management
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Collaborate with stakeholders to build systems that enable the management of data obtained from
different sources
Collaborate with stakeholders to use their experience, education and understanding to obtain
knowledge from this information
• Reporting & Accountability
Reporting the following:
On departmental strategic Annual Performance Plan (KPIs) progress
On the departmental HR operational plan and status updates
On strategic stakeholders’ issues and interventions management
On internal and external audit and risk
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Requirements:
• NQF Level 8 in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or HR related qualification
• 10 years of experience in an HR
• 5 years’ experience in a HR Executive Management position
• Knowledge of Project Management Principles
• Extensive knowledge of HR systems and applications.
• Extensive change management experience.
• Extensive understanding of Payroll, Benefits, and HR administration.
• Understanding of procedures and statutory requirements applicable to section 3(A)
entities.
• Extensive knowledge of governance, risk, and organisational performance management
principles.
• Extensive working knowledge and experience in strategic planning and budgeting.
• Understanding of the Higher and Further Education and Training Sector in South Africa.
• Experience in working in the Employment Equity framework.
• Extensive working knowledge of all labour laws including the Labour Relations Act,
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Employment and Equity.
• Knowledge of the PFMA
• Extensive experience in drafting of relevant organisational policies, procedures and
legislation
• Computer literacy – Intermediate MS Package Suite
Skills and Competencies:
– Strategic and visionary
– Interpersonal Skills
– Innovative
– People Management
– Influential and leadership skills
– Stakeholder Management
– Report writing
– Project Management
REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Total Cost to Company per annum inclusive of all benefits and company contributions
PLEASE NOTE
Closing date: 23 SEPTEMBER 2026
Interested applicants must complete and submit an Employment Application Form available on the
NSFAS website. The form must be supported by a detailed Curriculum Vitae which includes amongst
other things the vacancy name/position title you are responding to, copies of academic qualifications,
Identity Document, and names of three contactable referees. The response must be addressed to the
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attention of Ms. Thokozile Mnikina via the following email address: jobs@nsfas.org.za
Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for
application purposes.
For Enquiries please contact: Email: thokozilem@nsfas.org.za
The NSFAS does not consider late applications.
The NSFAS Talent Acquisition team only corresponds with shortlisted Candidates.
Should you not hear from the NSFAS Talent Acquisition team within 2 months from the closing date,
please consider your application unsuccessful.
Kindly note that NSFAS is committed to Employment Equity, furthermore, NSFAS is committed to
providing equal opportunities and practicing affirmative action within the prescripts of South African
legislation, it is therefore the organisation’s intention to promote diversity (race, gender, disability)
through filling of this position.