PERSONNEL OFFICER IN SOUTH AFRICA

The responsibilities will include, inter alia:   To work closely with departments, increasingly in a consultancy role, assisting managers to understand and implement policies and procedures; To promote equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organisation; To recruit staff - this includes developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing advertisements, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates; To develop and implement / maintain policies on issues such as working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management; To maintain employee records on VIP HR Premier; To interpret and advise on employment legislation; Industrial Relations - resolving conflict within the workplace, dealing with grievances and implementing disciplinary procedures; To develop HR planning strategies with managers, which consider immediate and long-term staff requirements in terms of numbers and skill levels; including areas such as staff performance, promotions, etc. To coordinate internal and external training and sometimes facilitating training, including inductions for new staff; Assisting with general administrative duties e.g. filing of documents and any other admin duties as requested by the HOD. The following will be required of the successful applicant: ·         Be in possession of a Matric certificate (or equivalent thereof) and relevant tertiary            qualification in Human Resources. ·         VIP HR Premier Certificate (advantageous). ·         At least two years relevant working experience in a Human Resources environment. ·         Good administrative skills including Microsoft Office computer literacy. ·         Highly organized and attentive to detail. ·         Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. ·         Able to effectively manage time and prioritise duties. ·         Be patient, tactful, diplomatic and approachable, and able to deal with people who are           stressed or upset. ·         An interest in conservation and the environment would be an advantage.   If you have the correct requirements and would like to apply for this position, submit your Curriculum Vitae and a motivating letter to the Personnel Officer by either:   E-mail:                         Hand delivery to:           Personnel Officer, The South African Association of Marine                                    Biological Research, 1 King Shaka Avenue, Point, Durban, .   THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 16 JANUARY . If you have not heard from us by 30 January please consider your application unsuccessful.