SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: HUMAN RESOURCES AND LABOUR RELATIONS (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Job Overview

Alexandra Hospital (Metro Health Services) is looking for a Senior Administrative Officer to oversee Human Resources and Labour Relations. The role requires a 3-year National Diploma or Degree, experience in HR administration, labour relations, and the PERSAL system, plus supervisory experience and a valid driver's licence. Responsibilities include administering grievances and disciplinary cases, advising management, supervising staff, ensuring compliance with HR policies and audit reports, and managing PERSAL statistics. Candidates must possess strong MS Office and communication skills.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Appropriate 3-year National Diploma or Degree
• Appropriate experience in Human Resource Administration/Labour and PERSAL
• Appropriate supervisory experience
• Valid Driver's license
• Knowledge and implementation of Labor Relations standards and prescripts
• Understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to Labor Relations
• Sound practice, knowledge and experience of the PERSAL system
• Knowledge of the Public Service Act and resolution, various OSD's, Human Resource Policies, Resolutions and Agreements
• Ability to ensure compliance in the application of human resource policies and practices
• Ability to analyze data to compile management reports, detailing relevant trend analysis
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Willingness to perform overtime when required

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Render sound labour relations practices at institutional level
• Administer grievance and disciplinary cases and maintain a database to generate monthly reports for labour relations
• Render a service to the Institutional Management and Labour Committee (IMLC)
• Consult and advise management and Line management on all labour relations policies, procedures and interventions
• Manage and supervise the general staff office including the development of Human Resource Officials on all aspects (SPMS, Discipline, training of staff)
• Adhere and correct application to all transversal personnel practices, policies and procedures, including all employment practices
• Ensure Human Resource compliance and rectification of Auditor-General reports, Internal Auditors reports, as well as Human Resource Management compliance reports
• Render a support and advisory service with regards to Personnel Administration and Human Resource Management as well as monitoring compliance to Human Resources policies
• Ensure compliance with human resource practices, policies, resolutions and collective agreements
• Responsible for HR related statistics and the effective usage of PERSAL system

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