Job Description

Senior Assistant Registrar, Human Resources (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities

Plans and facilitates recruitment, performance management, employee relations, disciplinary procedures, terminations, employee reward, compensation and benefits system, ensuring that these comply with the university’s policies.

Recommends and executes human resources policies, procedures, initiatives and systems that comply with the university’s strategic plan and the legislative requirements.

Develop tools to ensure legal obligations relating to human resources are maintained and updated timeously.

Conducts instruction for staff members about administrative and human resources procedures and resolves and answers human resources related issues.

Ensures proper staffing plan is in place and job descriptions for current or new positions are updated and recorded appropriately.

Maintains an up to date and efficient human resources information and record keeping system and prepares reports as may be required by the Registrar.

Manages human resources audits and liaises with auditors.

Supervises and coaches human resources staff.

Provides data input for processing of employee salaries and benefits.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience

Five (5) Ordinary Level passes including English Language.

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management/ Psychology/ Industrial Relations/ Sociology.

Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management / Psychology/ Industrial Relations/ Sociology.

An IPMZ Diploma will be an added advantage.

At least three (3) years’ experience at an administrative level.

Working knowledge of the Labour Act and related statutes and regulations.

Skills and attributes

Good organisational skills, time management, problem solving and decision making aptitude.

Good communication, interpersonal skills and ability to form working relationships with people at all levels.

High level of ethics and reliability; and commitment to confidentiality.

Flexible and creative approach; keen to take initiative where appropriate.

Good computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

Knowledge of university systems of operation.

Hands on knowledge of payroll systems.

How to Apply

Conditions of Service
Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits are offered. The information on salary and other
benefits will be made available to the short-listed candidates.
Applications
Soft copies in a single continuous PDF file of each of the following: application letter, certified
copies of educational and professional certificates, national identity card, birth certificate and
curriculum vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth,
qualifications and previous employment and experience, present salary, date of availability,
telephone number, email address, names and addresses of three referees including email
addresses should be sent to [email protected] or hand delivered to:
The Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Section
Gwanda State University
Epoch Mine Campus
P O Box 30
Filabusi
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 20 September 2024. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.