Human Resource Officer at Universities Fund (UF)

Problem Solving
The job holder will be required to solve the following type of problems:

• Complex and open-ended problems in the Finance Department.
• Problems are broad and complex, influenced by finance policy and regulations. 
• Solutions will often be arrived at through consultation of the National Treasury and the Ministry of Education.
• Strategic issues affecting the financial viability of the department. 
• Problems are highly complex, requiring significant research and creative thinking. 

Consultations will be required Communication

• The job holder will need to understand the following information to discharge his/her mandate:
• Detailed verbal instructions or written requests from various departments on the implementation of the budget;
• Writing Universities Fund internal policy documents on finance;
• Financial reports of in-depth technical reports, proposals or project briefs affecting the Universities Fund.
• Complex commissioned reports, proposals or project briefs affecting the financial viability of the Fund.

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Complex and open-ended problems in human resource management in the Fund. Problems are broad and complex, involving more than one different departments. 
• Solutions will often be arrived through employee involvement, applying human resource best practices and require Board approval.
• Problems often enter new territory, involve significant risks in human resource management may affect the viability of the Fund.
• Working Conditions Works predominantly in the office environment with occasional travels locally.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills). 
Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management/Development, Social science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP);
• Valid Human Resource Professional Practicing Certificate (Human Resource Management Professionals (HRMP) Act, No.52 of 2012)
• A Member of Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing.

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least two (2) years relevant work experience in the Public Service or Private Sector;