The National University of Lesotho invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following post:
ADMINISTRATION
Post No. O455: Senior Assistant Registrar - Human Resources (Re-advertisement)
Key Performance Areas:
- Provides a recruitment and selection service to meet the institution’s staffing needs.
- Ensures that staffing requests are processed in a timely manner in line with University policies.
- Ensures validity of documents submitted by applicants for vacant posts.
- Administers employment contracts to newly employed staff and oversees the renewal of contracts process.
- Manages, supervises and appraises the staff of the Human Resources Office
- Prepares agenda and distributes agenda papers for The Academic Staff Appointments Committee (ASAC) and Non-Academic Staff Appointments Committee (NASAC) to all members and invitees in accordance with the University policies.
- Takes minutes of ASAC and NASAC and issues them in accordance with the prevailing University policy.
- Takes appropriate action and/or informs the relevant parties of the action to be taken following decisions of ASAC and NASAC.
- Acts as the first line point of reference for staff grievances within the Human Resource Office.
- Advises and interprets employment statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Assists in implementing an effective performance management process.
- Liaises with other units of the University, where necessary, to facilitate good work performance.
- Oversees regular updating of the personnel information sub-system on the ITS.
- Ensures maintenance of accurate staff records, files, reports including maintaining data integrity.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources and completes assignments within specified deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field. Possession of a post-graduate qualification in Human Resources Management or related field will be an added advantage.
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
- 5 years of professional experience in Human Resource Management functions, two of which must be at the supervisory position.
- Knowledge of the applicable labour laws
- Good managerial and coaching skills
- Excellent supervisory, organizational and training skills
- Ability to plan and prioritize work
- Demonstrated ability to delegate
- Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills
- ExcellentInterpersonal skills
- Mustbe a team player
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to multi-task
- Computer Literacy is a requirement
Contract Duration:
The appointment for the post shall be for a contract period of 2 years.
Remuneration:
The University offers salaries and other benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Information Required from Candidates:
Applicants are to address the stated qualifications and provide other information to assist the University to determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CV’s (including telephone, telefax and e-mail) plus certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts and three typed references. One of which must be from the current or previous employer. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants should inform their referees to submit their references directly to the address below, before the stipulated closing date. References addressed “ TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN ” will not be considered as references. Application letters and references should bear signatures of the applicants and the referees respectively and must be addressed to: Director - Human Resources,
National University of Lesotho,
P.O. Roma 180, Lesotho
or emailed to dhr@nul.ls
Closing date for receiving full applications for the positions above is 26 th June, 2014.
DISCLAIMER: If you do not receive any response within three months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful.
